PHARMACY TECHNICIAN-FULL TIME EVENING

Meadville Medical Center; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Meadville Medical Center in Meadville, PA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing IV admixtures and other drugs, and to handle stock orders and related duties under supervision.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid Pharmacy Technician license or trainee license, with certification preferred and required within one year of hire. IV admixture experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school education or equivalent.
• A Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Technician Trainee-License is required.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification is preferred and required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in preparing IV admixtures and other drugs.
• Place wholesaler orders for stock replacement.
• Fulfill duties necessary for pharmacy management under supervision at LS or GS pharmacy as needed.

Skills

Medical terminology

Aseptic technique

Drug distribution

Communication skills

Stock procedures

Dosage calculations

Drug nomenclature

Prescription interpretation

IV admixture

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee License

Pharmacy Technician Certification (preferred, within 1 year)

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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