INTRODUCTION

Under the supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician is primarily responsible for providing a full range of technical support duties in the pharmacy.

Major Duties/Essential Functions

• Prepares prescriptions by counting the exact number of dosages to be dispensed.
• Prepares unit dose medications.
• Prepares watch-take medications.
• Refers doctor’s calls and customer medical questions to the Pharmacist.
• Implements inventory control, procedures and ordering stock within regulatory guidelines under the direction of the Pharmacist.
• Performs regular checks for expired medications.
• Delivers medications to the inmates.
• Provides technical assistance to the Pharmacy.
• Maintains database for data integrity and adherence to user standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Current D.C. Pharmacy Technician License.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of experience as Pharmacy Technician In hospital, outpatient or retail pharmacy.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Technical Computer skills, including working knowledge with relational databases.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical and pharmacy practices through class or OJT.
• Knowledge of Federal and DC Government regulations and guidelines pertaining to pharmacy.