Pharmacy Assistant Jobs

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Assistant performs pharmacy functions under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Duties include but are not limited to: Pharmacist support including answering phones and processing medication demands, filling patient specific medication, Cleanroom/ IV support including compliance with USP Chapter 797 and 800 procedures, filling and maintaining the Pyxis MedStations, filling floor stock orders, filling and replacement of emergency kits, medication packaging, inventory management, performing various computer functions relating to billing, printing labels and reports and maintaining regulatory standards

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:

Education & Experience Requirements

• Certified Pharmacy Technician certificate (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board PTCB).
• High school diploma/equivalency
• Maintain the continuing education requirements established by the certifying board

Core Competencies

• Communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English.
• Exhibit team work and adaptability during staffing changes.
• Ability to act in a professional capacity and serve as a role model.
• Retains composure under stress.

Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment

• Must frequently perform difficult manipulative, arm–hand steadiness and hand–eye coordination skills;
• Must be physically able to move, remove and transport heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
• Must be physically able to ambulate or be stationary for extended periods of time.