Part-Time Pharmacy Technician I / II / III

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Part-Time Pharmacy Technician I / II / III

Job Code:

2026:OTZ-048

Location:

Kotzebue, Alaska

Program:

Pharmacy

FT/PT Status:

Part Time

Job Responsibilities:

Maniilaq Association

11/21

Title:

Pharmacy Technician I

Range:

12 + 8 steps

Program:

Pharmacy

Status:

Non-Exempt

Housing

Priority:

None

Covered:

Yes

POSITION

SUMMARY

Assists pharmacists with inventory and inspections,

including maintaining records of such.

Receives and processes orders, packages drugs. Maintains pharmacy spaces

in orderly manner.

PRINCIPAL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction and supervision of a licensed Registered Pharmacist:

Pharmacy Technician I / II

:

On a regularly

scheduled basis inspects all locations where drugs are stored.

Check all items for current dating and

replenishes drugs and supplies to par levels.

Maintain records of all inspections.

Receives, prioritizes,

packages and mails village clinic drug and pharmacy supply orders.

Communicates with village health aides

for clarification or problems with orders.

Performs a variety of

drug packaging and labeling dates.

Communicates with

physicians, nurses, and other personnel regarding drug availability and

dosage forms.

Performs regular

inventories and prepares drug and supply orders.

Receives, unpacks, and stores drug

supplies.

Rotates inventory to

insure current dating.

Removes

outdated drugs and packages them for return.

Maintains pharmacy and

drug storage areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Cleans utensils, glassware, counters and

sinks as needed.

Maintains storage

shelves in an orderly manner.

Reviews physician

orders for intravenous solution additives.

Calculates and prepares additive drugs, materials and labels

required for admixtures.

Assists in the bulk as

assigned.

As experienced is

obtained, must be able to identify correct auxiliary labels for each

medication.

Perform and/or assume

other job or work related duties as assigned.

Pharmacy Technician III

:

On a regularly

scheduled basis inspects all locations where drugs are stored.

Check all items for current dating and

replenishes drugs and supplies to par levels.

Maintain records of all inspections.

Receives, prioritizes,

packages and mails village clinic drug and pharmacy supply orders.

Communicates with village health aides

for clarification or problems with orders.

Performs a variety of

drug packaging and labeling dates.

Communicates with

physicians, nurses, and other personnel regarding drug availability and

dosage forms.

Performs regular

inventories and prepares drug and supply orders.

Receives, unpacks, and stores drug

supplies.

Rotates inventory to

insure current dating.

Removes

outdated drugs and packages them for return.

Maintains pharmacy and

drug storage areas in a clean and orderly manner.

Cleans utensils, glassware, counters and

sinks as needed.

Maintains storage

shelves in an orderly manner.

Reviews physician

orders for intravenous solution additives.

Calculates and prepares additive drugs, materials and labels

required for admixtures.

Assists in the bulk as

assigned.

As experienced is

obtained, must be able to identify correct auxiliary labels for each

medication.

Represent/assist the

pharmacy department in Quality Management functions.

Helps fill individual

prescriptions with knowledge of correct auxiliary labels for each

indication.

Attend job related

training or education programs as required.

Will provide on-call

back up support in rotation to assist licensed registered pharmacist

during codes, disaster or as deemed necessary by licensed registered

pharmacist.

Perform and/or assume

other job or work related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

MINIMUM

REQUIREMENTS

Pharmacy Technician I

:

High

school diploma or equivalent.

College

level course work in chemistry to medical related disciplines preferred.

Must be in process of obtaining a pharmacy

technician license from the State of Alaska.

Must be able to successfully pass the State of Alaska background check

for licensing requirement. Ability to make accurate measurements and

conversions from the English Metric measurement systems. Ability to communicate

effectively with a variety of healthcare professionals.

Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs., stand

for prolong periods of time.

Need to be

familiar with the use of computers.

Pharmacy Technician II

:

High

school graduate or equivalent.

College

level course work in chemistry to medical related disciplines preferred.

Obtain a pharmacy technician license from the

State of Alaska before beginning work.

Ability to make accurate measurements and conversions from the English

Metric measurement systems.

Experience

in a clinical setting and familiar with medical terminology is required.

Willingness to attend job related training

and education programs.

Ability to

communicate effectively with a variety of healthcare professionals.

Must be willing to be on call in times of

declared disasters.

Familiar with JCAHO

requirements and documentation in patient files.

Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs., stand

for prolong periods of time. Must be able to successfully pass the State of

Alaska background check for licensing requirement. Must be familiar with RPMS or

equivalent used in the department

Must

have 6 months previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician I. Must be familiar

with the current drug wholesale order system or equivalent.

Alaska Pharmacy Technician License required.

Pharmacy Technician III

:

High

school diploma or equivalent. Must obtain a Pharmacy Technician License from

the State of Alaska before beginning work. Pharmacy Technician Board

Certification required. College level course work in chemistry to medical

related disciplines preferred. Ability to make accurate measurements and

conversions from the English Metric measurement systems. Experience in a

clinical setting and familiar with medical terminology is required. Willingness

to attend job related training and education programs. Ability to communicate

effectively with a variety of healthcare professionals. Must be willing to be

on call in times of declared disasters. Familiar with JCAHO requirements and

documentation in patient files. Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs., stand

for prolong periods of time. Must be familiar with RPMS or equivalent used in

the department. Must be able to use the current drug wholesale order system or

equivalent. Must be able to successfully pass the State of Alaska background

check for licensing requirement.

Other Job Information (if applicable):

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are

intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by

people assigned to this job.

They are

not intended to be considered an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties

and skills required of personnel in this job, and the employer reserves the

right to revise or change this description.

This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of

employment.

To perform this job

successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the

above essential duties and meet physical demands.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to meet those conditions.