PHARMACY TECHNICIAN-PER DIEM

MMC #1; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Street Hospital in Meadville, PA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist with IV admixtures and drug preparation. You will place wholesaler stock orders and perform duties to support pharmacy operations under the pharmacist's supervision.

Ideal candidates will have a Pharmacy Technician license or trainee license, with certification preferred and required within 1 year of hire. Strong math, communication, and familiarization with drug distribution are important.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee-License required.
• Certification preferred; certification required within 1 year of hire.
• Knowledge of basic mathematics.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, aseptic technique and drug distribution.
• Familiarization with pharmacy stock and distribution procedures.
• Drug nomenclature and dosage calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret prescriptions.
• Experience in IV admixture including syringes.

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.

Skills

Pharmacy math

Communication skills

Prescription reading

Drug nomenclature

Aseptic technique

IV admixture

Education

High School

Job description

LIBERTY STREET HOSPITAL
MEADVILLE, PA 16335, USA

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.

Preferred

Enthusiastic

: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Dedicated

: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Education

High School or better.

Experience

pharmacy technician experience highly recommended

Licenses & Certifications

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