Pharmacy Technician I
Core
Assists licensed pharmacist in the preparation, distribution, and management of medications for patients in a retail pharmacy setting.
Role type
Pharmacy Technician I
Builds
Dispensed medications, patient records, and inventory control for the retail pharmacy.
Domain
Healthcare / Retail Pharmacy
Required skills
Medication preparation and labeling, sterile IV admixture, nonsterile compounding, inventory control, data entry, immunization administration, hazardous drug handling, motor vehicle operation
Preferred skills
Formal technician training program, previous pharmacy experience, Associate degree in healthcare or business
Technologies
Pharmacy management systems, computer data entry systems
Responsibilities
Accurately select, prepare, and label medications including hazardous and controlled substances; perform sterile IV admixture and nonsterile compounding; manage inventory and outdate checking; screen phone calls and route appropriately; obtain patient demographics and verify insurance; operate a motor vehicle to deliver medications; assist in training other pharmacy staff.
Seniority
Entry-level, individual contributor