Prepare and package chemotherapy medicationsrequiring special handling in accordance with safety measures
Aid in filling, processing, and dispensing medications
Re-package and label medications
Adhere to safety practices in order to ensure quality care for patients
Help maintain the drug inventory through inventory control practices
Triage requests and prioritize them
Check for expiration dates on medications on a regular basis
Qualifications
Current Pharmacy Technician registration / certification
Pharmacy technician licencsure in the state you are working in
Basic mathematics skills including adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing in all units of measure
Effective computer and keyboarding skills
Working knowledge of pharmacy information systems
Strong communication skills, both written and oral
Strong prioritization skills and an ability to make decisions independently and effectively
Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices.