Pharmacy Technician

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in drug distribution, inventory control, and clerical tasks. The role requires NH licensure and a current BCLS certification within 30 days of hire, with preference for 3 years of CPhT experience.

The technician will assist with orders, prepare unit-dose medications, manage automated cabinets, and help ensure compliance with regulatory standards in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with 3 years of experience preferred.
• Good clerical including computer skills, organizational, basic mathematical and reading skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations.
• Current BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists pharmacists with drug distribution and control tasks and to comply with standards.
• Receives orders, drug distribution, ordering and returns.
• Monitor inventories and assist with drug distribution.
• Deliver medications and supplies to hospital areas; manage automated cabinets.
• Order medications and supplies; verify receipts and invoices; contact vendors.
• Maintain drug records; keep preparation and storage areas clean and organized.
• Prepare/compound/admix packages (sterile and non-sterile) and unit dose meds.
• Assist with maintenance of automated drug distribution system and reports.
• Support quality control, policy development, and staff orientation.

Education

NH State Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

POSITION STANDARDS

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with 3 years of experience preferred.
• Good clerical (including computer skills), organizational, basic mathematical and reading skills.
• Ability to flexibly work in a fast paced environment with accuracy.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations.
• Licensed as Pharmacy Technician by the State of New Hampshire.
• Age of Patients Treated: Patients of all ages.
• Current BCLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
  • Physical Activity:
  • Able to lift, carry or move heavy objects, push heavy carts. Able to stand for lengthy periods. Able to ambulate throughout department and hospital.
  • Upper Extremity:
  • Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:

PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY

Position Objective

• Assists pharmacists with drug distribution and control tasks. Assists pharmacists to comply with regulatory and accrediting agency standards. Assists in performing clerical functions as necessary.

Performance Expectation

• Functions and performs duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
• Performs the operational activities in the pharmacy including receiving orders, drug distribution, ordering and returns.
• Monitors pharmacy and automated dispensing cabinet inventories and assists with drug distribution
  • delivers medications and supplies to hospital areas
  • loads, unloads, refills automated drug distribution cabinets.
  • monitors inventory levels and initiates ordering so as to maintain adequate drug inventory levels and avoid out of stock situations
  • assures medications are stored appropriately and temperatures are monitored
  • monitors drug expiration dating and removes/replaces any outdated or unusable medications for processing through waste stream or reverse distributor
• Orders medications and supplies from wholesaler and through Dartmouth-Hitchcock System resources and manufacturers through use of purchase orders for pharmacy and APD clinics.
• Receives and unpacks orders, verifies items received against packing slips and/or invoices, places items into stock and contacts vendors for invoicing/supply problems.
• Maintains files of pharmacy drug records.
• Maintains clean and orderly drug preparation/dispensing/storage areas.
• Inspects pharmacy and medication areas for outdated medications, etc. as per departmental inspection standards.
• Prepares/compounds/admixes/packages sterile (USP 797) and non-sterile (USP 795) drug products and unit dose medications.
• Assists in maintaining automated drug distribution system, including:
  • assigning or adjusting drug min/max levels
  • printing, reviewing or acting upon reports or alerts
  • troubleshooting system or equipment problems
  • other system maintenance tasks that may arise
• Assists in quality control and project development, planning and implementation as requested or assigned.
• Assists in the review, development and revisions of policies and procedures.
• Assist with orientation and training of pharmacy department staff.
• Contributes to the short and long term departmental planning and strategy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Pharmacist or Pharmacy Manager.

Min: $18.25
Max: $26.96