Pharmacy Tech II- PRN

Jackson Hospital; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, AL seeks a Pharmacy Technician II to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, both sterile and non-sterile. The role includes entering orders, handling narcotics, restocking dispensing devices, and maintaining accurate medication inventory under pharmacist supervision.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, Alabama Pharmacy Technician Registration, and National Technician Certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college courses desirable.
• Alabama Pharmacy Technician Registration required.
• National Technician Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing medications (sterile and non-sterile) and distributing medications.
• Enter medication orders into the pharmacy computer system.
• Issue narcotics and restock automated dispensing devices, surgery, floor stock areas, crash carts and fire med kits.
• Process patient charges and credits.
• Maintain the drug inventory.

Skills

Ratio & proportions calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician Registration (Alabama)

National Technician Certification

Tools

UD Packaging Machine

Automated Dispensing Equipment

Laminar Flow IV Hoods

Job description

Pharmacy Technician II assists pharmacists in preparing (sterile and non-sterile) and distributing medications, entering medication orders into the pharmacy computer system, issuing narcotics, restocking automated dispensing devices, surgery, floor stock areas, crash carts and fire medic kits, processing patient charges and credits and maintaining the drug inventory. They work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

1. Education: High school diploma or equivalent. College courses desirable, but not required.

1. Experience: 2-3 years of pharmacy technician experience or 1 year experience as a Pharmacy Technician I after receiving additional training.
2. Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Pharmacy Technician Registration through the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy, National Technician Certification required.
3. Equipment/Tools/Work Aids: Computer, Reference Books, Calculators, Telephone, Vertical and Horizontal Laminar Flow IV Hoods, Medication Carts, UD Packaging Machine, Automated Dispensing Equipment, TPN Compounder.
4. Specialized Skills: Ability to calculate ratio and proportion equations.
5. Physical Requirements: Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g. use of a computer keyboard). May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs), including boxes, equipment, unit-dose cassettes and IV solutions. Stooping and kneeling (e.g. to pick up items from the floor, to remove/replace items on lower shelves and to file documents in lower file drawers). Sitting, walking, or standing for a long period of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary. Normal range of hearing and vision to perform work and communicate effectively: Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job.