PHARMACY TECHNICIAN-PER DIEM

Meadville Medical Center; Meadville (Crawford County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in preparing IV admixtures and managing pharmacy duties. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and a Pharmacy Technician License or Trainee-License.

Preferred qualifications include pharmacy technician certification within a year of hire and familiarity with dosage calculations and drug nomenclature.

Qualifications

• Requires a Pharmacy Technician License or Pharmacy Technician Trainee-License.
• Pharmacy technician certification is required within 1 year from hire date.
• Experience in IV admixture including use of syringes.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in preparation of IV admixtures.
• Place wholesaler orders for stock replacement.
• Fulfill other pharmacy management duties.

Skills

Basic mathematics

Communication skills

Knowledge of medical terminology

Aseptic technique

Dosage calculations

Education

High school education or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician License

Pharmacy Technician certification

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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