Education: High school diploma or equivalent. College courses desirable, but not
required.
Experience: 2-3 years of pharmacy technician experience preferred, but not required.
Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations: Pharmacy Technician Registration through the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy, State Technician Certification is required. National Certification is preferred.
Equipment/Tools/Work Aids: Computer, Reference Books, Calculators, Telephone, Medication Carts, UD Packaging Machine, and Automated Dispensing Equipment.
Physical Requirements: Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g. use of a computer keyboard). May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs), including boxes, equipment, unit-dose cassettes and IV solutions. Stooping and kneeling (e.g. to pick up items from the floor to remove/replace items on lower shelves and to file documents in lower file drawers). Sitting, walking, or standing for a long period of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary. Normal range of hearing and vision to perform work and communicate effectively. Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job.
Requirements:
The Pharmacy Technician works with the Pharmacist-In-Charge in the preparation and distribution of medications. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactory. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.