What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Raleigh General Hospital?
Provides distributive pharmacy services and support for the registered pharmacist, including medication preparation, dispensing support, inventory control, and related clerical tasks. Reports to the Director or Manager of Department.
Essential Functions- Refills and maintains automated dispensing systems.
- Fills medication carts daily.
- Prepares orders and maintains pharmacy inventory.
- Repackages bulk medications as needed.
- Compounds sterile and hazardous products per established procedures.
- Maintains drug inventory, including purchases, returns, restocking, stock rotation, backorders, recalls, shortages, and loan/borrow processes.
- Participates in performance improvement and required education.
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Patient Populations Served: Neonate, Infant, Early Childhood, Late Childhood, Adolescent, Young Adult, Middle Adult, Older Adult. Protected Health Information Accessed: Demographic, Clinical, Insurance, Financial, Complete Medical Record. Exposure: Occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens may be present. Physical Requirements (typical): Frequent standing, walking, sitting, keyboard entry, reaching, and repetitive hand/arm movements; occasional kneeling and squatting; light to moderate non-patient lifting/pushing/pulling as needed. Regular exposure to biological materials; occasional chemical exposure.
Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesEducation: High School diploma preferred. Licensure/Certifications: Registered with the state Board of Pharmacy; PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician. Skills: Critical thinking and decisive judgment; able to work with minimal supervision in stressful environments. Ability to quickly learn and navigate multiple clinical software systems. Effective English communication (read, write, speak, and understand). Ability to successfully complete the Skills Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire.
