RESPONSIBILITIES I. JOB SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, performs technical functions in the inpatient pharmacy, including but not limited to, filling routine orders, pre-packing medications, managing floor stock and preparing medications for automated dispensing. • May be trained to compound sterile products or manage controlled medications. • Performs duties in accordance with departmental and Medical Center policies and procedures. II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Essential: standing, walking, stooping/bending, finger dexterity, seeing, hearing, speaking; lifting usual weight up to 40 pounds for 5 feet, pushing/pulling up to 50 pounds for 200 feet, carrying up to 40 pounds for 200 feet. • Frequent: climbing stairs, walking on uneven ground, reaching above/at/below shoulder, repetitive arm/hand motions, static gripping of an object for prolonged period, frequent gripping of an object. • Occasional: sitting, kneeling, crawling, squatting, twisting body. • Operates various office/pharmaceutical equipment such as typewriter, computer, copier, telephones, calculator, cash register, dispensing machines, drug packaging machine, TPN mixing machine, pneumatic tube system, fax machine, etc. III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: • Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions. • Some exposure to cold temperature from freezer. • Exposure to noise/vibration from air conditioner, and office/pharmacy equipment. • Exposure to body fluids, chemicals, some contact with patients with communicable diseases. • May be required to work with hazardous drugs, depending upon area of assignment. • Work environment is fast paced, congested and may be stressful. IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A. EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE: • High school diploma or equivalent. • Certificate of completion from a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) recognized or American Society of Health-System Pharmacy (ASHP) accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program; or three (3) months of work experience as a Pharmacy Technician may be substituted for the education requirement. B. EXPERIENCE: • Hospital technician training and work experience preferred. • Experience to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills. • Proficiency in computers and word processing applications, i.e. Microsoft Word. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet