Pharmacy Tech Non certified - Highlands Pharmacy - FT - 1st Shift

Huntsville Hospital Health System; Scottsboro (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntsville Hospital Health System in Scottsboro is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to in-patients and out-patients. Responsibilities include processing patient drug orders, preparing medication forms, and managing supplies.

Applicants need a High School Diploma or GED, and must obtain Alabama Board of Pharmacy licensing and PTCB certification within 6 months. Key skills include strong communication, mathematical abilities, and proficiency with computers.

Qualifications

• Education required: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Candidate must be licensed by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy and certified by the PTCB within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with pharmaceutical care for in-patients and out-patients.
• Process patient drug orders and prepare sterile and non-sterile products.
• Order and care for supplies and equipment.
• Train trainees and manage patient drug transfers.

Skills

Proficiency in written and verbal communications

Mathematical calculations

Typing 40 words per minute

Computer literate

Ability to establish effective working relationships

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

Overview

This position is responsible for the accurate assistance of pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to both in-patients and out-patients. Computer entry and processing of patient drug orders; sterile and non-sterile preparations of liquids and solid dosage forms; care and ordering of supplies and equipment; training of trainees; processing of admittance, discharge and transfer of patient drugs; performing miscellaneous related tasks.

Qualifications

Education required: High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

License, certification and/or registration: The Alabama Board of Pharmacy must license the candidate, which is contingent upon becoming certified by the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within 6 months of employment

Additional skills/abilities:

• Desirable characteristics include a proficiency in written and verbal communications, mathematical calculations, typing of not less than 40 words per minute, computer literate, possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with the public; and an ability to perform within time frame without loss of accuracy
• Must be able to follow directions and to perform work according to department standards when no directions are given