Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary Provides distributive pharmacy services, assistance, and support for the registered pharmacist. # Job Responsibilities Processes prescriptions and requests for refills from patients. Orders and maintains inventory. May communicate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients in person or via telephone as needed. Inputs privileged health information into computer system. May refill and maintain automated dispensing system. May perform IV fluid activities and IV admixture functions including IV chemotherapy. May perform service technician functions including operating rooms by distributing and maintaining room trays and anesthesia boxes. May perform narcotic technician functions. May perform medication reconciliation May perform meds-to-beds Qualifications High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred No experience required Pharmacy Tech

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National HealthCareer Association (NHA) required within 6 months of employment in this position AND CPhT-Adv

• Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Board of Pharmacy Technician Specialties (BPTS) preferred Skills and Attributes Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Physical Demands Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Sitting: Occasionally Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally Climbing: Occasionally Bending/Stooping: Frequently Kneeling: Occasionally Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally Reaching: Frequently Talking: Frequently Hearing: Frequently Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently Running: Rarely Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently Owensboro Health Core Commitments INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers. RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community. TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future. INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health. SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do. EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Job Summary

Provides distributive pharmacy services, assistance, and support for the registered pharmacist.

Job Responsibilities

• Processes prescriptions and requests for refills from patients.

• Orders and maintains inventory.

• May communicate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients in person or via telephone as needed.

• Inputs privileged health information into computer system.

• May refill and maintain automated dispensing system.

• May perform IV fluid activities and IV admixture functions including IV chemotherapy.

• May perform service technician functions including operating rooms by distributing and maintaining room trays and anesthesia boxes.

• May perform narcotic technician functions.

• May perform medication reconciliation

• May perform meds-to-beds

Qualifications

• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred

• No experience required

• Pharmacy Tech

• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND

• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National HealthCareer Association (NHA) required within 6 months of employment in this position AND
• CPhT-Adv

• Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Board of Pharmacy Technician Specialties (BPTS) preferred

Skills and Attributes

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.

• Works under minimal supervision.

• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Physical Demands

• Standing: Frequently

• Walking: Frequently

• Sitting: Occasionally

• Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely

• Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely

• Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely

• Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely

• Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely

• Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely

• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently

• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally

• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally

• Climbing: Occasionally

• Bending/Stooping: Frequently

• Kneeling: Occasionally

• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally

• Reaching: Frequently

• Talking: Frequently

• Hearing: Frequently

• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely

• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently

• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently

• Running: Rarely

• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently

• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently

• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently

• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.

RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.

TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.

INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.

SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.

EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.