PAY GRADE: 013
CLASS TITLE:PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is work reporting to and assisting a licensed pharmacist in the preparation and distribution of pharmaceuticals in an institution, county health department or other state pharmacy.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Prepares supply of medication for assigned unit(s) and supplies these areas.
- Assists the pharmacist in processing physician's medication orders and maintains patient records and master medication profiles.
- Selects and assembles medication, strength, quantity and labeling for review and dispensing.
- Transports completed medication orders to patient living facilities.
- Requests prescription authorization from prescribing physicians.
- Assists the pharmacist or intern in the preparation and processing of prescriptions or pharmacy repack orders.
- Organizes and maintains accurate patient drug profiles, histories, prescription files, health department files and records.
- Performs data entry of prescriptions or physicians orders into a computer system generating prescription labels.
- Organizes and maintains pharmacy log books, issues documents and drug receipts.
- Prepares medication requisition orders for bulk medication, prepacks and labels unit dose medication and readies for distribution.
- Maintains a clean, safe and sanitary condition in the pharmacy.
- Maintains an organized system for medication shelves, cabinets and counters.
- Orders and/or stocks medications and medical supplies.
- Assists in inventory control, ensures that stock medication is rotated according to expiration dates and that medication is pulled from the shelves before expiring.
- Ensures there is an adequate supply of medication in the pharmacy to fill unit needs.
- Performs other related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Knowledge of the standards and terminology used in the practice of pharmacy.
- Ability to inventory supplies.
- Ability to maintain records.
- Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare reports.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work responsibilities.
- Ability to prepare purchase requisitions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A high school diploma or its equivalent, or completion of a vocational, military or community college pharmacy technician program or licensed practical nursing program and one year of experience as a pharmacy technician, or two years of experience in providing nursing or direct patient care service of a medical nature in a county health department, hospital or institution, clinic, convalescent home or other medical setting.
- College coursework in pharmacy, nursing or other medical related field can substitute at the rate of 30 semester hours or 45 quarter hours for the required work experience.
EFFECTIVE:
7/21/1997
HISTORY: