PHARMACY TECHNICIAN-FULL TIME

Meadville Medical Center; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadville Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support IV admixture and drug preparation under the supervision of the pharmacist at LS or GS pharmacy. This role involves placing wholesaler orders to ensure stock replacement and assisting with daily pharmacy operations.

The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee-License, and ideally a certified technician.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee-License is required.
• Pharmacy Technician certification is preferred and required within 1 year of hire.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, aseptic technique, and drug distribution is required.
• Familiarization with pharmacy stock and distribution procedures.
• Dosage calculations and reading prescriptions.
• Experience with IV admixture is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in IV admixture and drug preparation.
• Place wholesaler orders for stock replacement.
• Support pharmacy management duties under pharmacist supervision.
• Work at LS or GS pharmacy as needed.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

IV admixture experience

Dosage calculations

Drug names & nomenclature

Reading prescriptions

Communication skills

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee-License

Pharmacy Technician certification (preferred)

Job description

• JOB SUMMARY
  • To assist the pharmacist in the preparation of IV admixtures and other drugs, place wholesaler orders for stock replacement, and fulfill other duties necessary for the management of the pharmacy under the direction and supervision of the pharmacist at either the LS or GS pharmacy as needed.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
  • Requires a high school education or equivalent.
  • A Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Technician Trainee-License is required.
  • A Pharmacy Technician certification is preferred. Pharmacy technician certification is required 1 year from hire date.
  • Knowledge and ability to perform basic mathematics is required.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, aseptic technique, principles of drug distribution and good communication skills will also be required for retention.
  • Familiarization with pharmacy stock and distribution procedures.
  • Drug nomenclature.
  • Dosage calculations.
  • Commonly used drugs names.
  • Uses of medications and the ability to read a prescription.
  • Experience in IV admixture including use of syringes.

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