What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Pharmacy Technician position at warrior pharmacy?
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Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Certified Pharmacy Technician, where you'll play a vital role in supporting pharmacy operations across diverse settings, including hospital, community, and specialized care environments. Your expertise will ensure accurate medication dispensing, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to advance your pharmacy career while making a meaningful difference in patient care. As a key member of our pharmacy team, you'll collaborate with pharmacists and healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional service and uphold the highest standards of pharmaceutical practice.
Duties
- Prepare and dispense medications accurately using pharmacy software systems, ensuring adherence to all state and federal pharmacy laws.
- Perform pharmaceutical calculations for medication dosages, IV infusions, and compounding procedures with precision.
- Assist in sterile IV admixture procedures, aseptic techniques, and sterile compounding to ensure safe preparation of medications.
- Manage medication inventory, including ordering, stock management, and maintaining proper storage conditions in compliance with pharmaceutical regulations.
- Enter patient data meticulously into pharmacy information systems while maintaining strict patient confidentiality at all times.
- Support patient service activities by answering medication-related questions, providing medication counseling under supervision, and ensuring timely medication delivery.
- Ensure pharmaceutical regulatory compliance by adhering to drug regulation standards and hospital or community pharmacy protocols.
- Assist in medication administration processes for hospital patients and support clinical pharmacy initiatives such as pharmacological reviews and medical terminology documentation.
- Maintain accurate records of medication preparation, dispensing activities, and inventory logs for audit purposes.
- Support the pharmacy team with data entry tasks related to patient intake, medication reconciliation, and drug regulation documentation.
Experience
- Prior experience working as a pharmacy technician in LTC (Long-Term Care), critical care units, or hospital settings is highly preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of clinical pharmacy practices including IV infusion preparation, aseptic techniques, and sterile compounding procedures.
- Experience with pharmacy software systems used in hospital or community pharmacies is essential.
- Familiarity with pharmaceutical calculations, drug regulation standards, medical terminology, and state healthcare regulations is required.
- Proven ability to handle high-volume medication dispensing environments while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong customer service skills with a focus on patient care and effective communication within healthcare teams.
- Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from an accredited organization is mandatory; additional certifications such as Basic Life Support (BLS) are advantageous.
Join us to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering safe, efficient, and compassionate pharmaceutical care!
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Continuing education credits
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person