Pharmacy Tech II- PRN

Jackson Hospital and Clinic; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Hospital and Clinic is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to assist pharmacists in preparing sterile and non-sterile medications, entering orders into the pharmacy computer system, restocking devices and managing inventory, under supervision.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to regulations, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospital setting; prior pharmacy experience and Alabama tech certification are preferred, with training provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college courses desirable but not required.
• 2-3 years of pharmacy technician experience or 1 year as Pharmacy Technician I with additional training.
• Alabama State Board of Pharmacy registration and National Technician Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing sterile and non-sterile medications.
• Enter medication orders into the pharmacy computer system.
• Restock automated dispensing devices and manage inventory.

Skills

Ratio and Proportion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Alabama State Board of Pharmacy Registration

National Technician Certification

Tools

Automated Dispensing Equipment

UD Packaging Machine

Laminar Flow IV Hoods

Medication Carts

Calculators

Computer

Job description

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. College courses desirable, but not required.
• Experience: 2-3 years of pharmacy technician experience or 1 year experience as a Pharmacy Technician I after receiving additional training.
• Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Pharmacy Technician Registration through the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy, National Technician Certification required.
• 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.
• Specialized Skills: Ability to calculate ratio and proportion equations.
• 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.

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.