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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
EXAM NUMBER J5504H
FILING DATES October 15, 2009 until needs are met
SALARY $2,617.45 - $3,420.09 MONTHLY
POSITION INFORMATION: Positions allocable to this class work under the administrative supervision of a Pharmacy Supervisor/Chief and under the technical supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Technicians perform a variety of pharmacy duties requiring a working knowledge of specialized pharmacy subject matter, practices, and support functions related to their particular service setting. Pharmacy Technicians work within established technical standards and guidelines with all work checked by a Pharmacist.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assists the pharmacist to dispense medications by removing drug or drugs from stock; counting, pouring, or mixing pharmaceuticals; placing the product into a container; and affixing the label(s) to the container.
- Processes incoming prescriptions and physician drug orders by checking patient identification and completing prescription charges where necessary.
- Reads prescriber's medication chart orders; selects the medication(s); places the medication in appropriate patient medication drawer; and presents completed medication order to the Pharmacist for review.
- Reads the prescription or physician drug orders to determine the drug's name, strength, dosage form, quantity, and/or other special instructions written by the provider.
- Enters patient and prescription data into the Pharmacy computer system to generate labels and collates completed labels with corresponding prescriptions for filling.
- Initiates and maintains inpatient information records showing each medication name, dosage form, date, and method of administration ordered for patient.
- Receives and processes orders for parenteral solutions, preparing such solutions following set protocols and procedures; determines and measures amounts of drug(s) and solution(s) required; labels finished products.
- Provides routine information to patients regarding prescriptions, refills, referrals, and procedural questions as directed by the Pharmacist.
- Performs packaging, manipulative, repetitive, or other non-discretionary prescription filing or related tasks while under the direct supervision and control of a Pharmacist.
- Assists the pharmacy supervisor/staff in the training of pharmacy technician trainees and other support staff as needed. Prepares and mixes various chemotherapeutic agents and related drugs following proper aseptic techniques and procedures.
- Replenishes the drugs in automated dispensing systems in addition to general maintenance, minor repairs and troubleshooting of the system when necessary.
- Delivers filled medication orders to the wards as directed; exchanges medication drawer/bins; requisitions and shelves replenishment stock and checks for outdated, deteriorated or contaminated drugs, overstock, and proper storage of pharmaceutical products requiring frequent bending, lifting, reaching, and carrying/moving drugs, such as intravenous solutions and medication cassettes weighing up to 35 pounds.
- Maintains periodic inventory of an assigned area of pharmacy stock; assists in inventory control procedures, audits, and reconciliations as required; assists in conducting pharmacy ward or clinic inspections.
- Uses a computer to receive pharmaceutical orders electronically; to verify orders received, and to complete transactions and receive data.
- Must possess a current California driver's license due to the need to travel to different pharmacy locations.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS:
Certification as a Pharmacy Technician by the California State Board of Pharmacy.* -AND- certification as a Pharmacy Technician issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).**
Physical Class: 3 - Moderate: Includes standing or walking most of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching; includes working on irregular surfaces, occasionally lifting objects weighting over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds.
Licenses: A valid California Class
Qualifications
Special Requirement Information:
*Applicants must provide a copy of their certificate issued by the California State Board of Pharmacy at the time of filing.
**Applicants must provide a copy of their certificate issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board at the time of filing.
***License Information: Successful applicants for this position will be required to obtain a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles and presented at the time of appointment. License must not be suspended, restricted or revoked.
AN APPLICANT WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE PAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED. APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE INFORMATION ON SECTION 11 OF THE STANDARD COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION,
Salary & Benefits
SALARY $2,617.45 - $3,420.09 MONTHLY
Special Instructions
Exam # J5504H
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