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9650
PHARMACY ASSISTANT
Nature of Work
Under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist,
performs work at the entry level by assisting a pharmacist in a
dispensing pharmacy at a state facility. Often has direct
contact with patients. Work is subject to immediate review by
the pharmacist. Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Fills patients medication orders under the supervision of the
pharmacist; maintains related records.
Types medication labels and attaches as appropriate.
Labels, packages, codes and prices medications.
Maintains patient medication profiles; makes adjustments when
requested.
Inspects departmental areas for outdated medications and
replaces as necessary.
Pre-packages medications in unit dose packages (under the
supervision of the pharmacist); maintains related records.
May deliver medications to patient care units; assists in
filling drug carts for units.
Assists in inspection and inventory of pharmacy stock.
Attends facility-sponsored Pharmacy Technician in-service
training program as required.
Completes related reports; performs related clerical work.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of basic medical terminology and abbreviations,
particularly those related to drugs and medications.
Knowledge of drug names, uses, trademarks, and synonyms.
Knowledge of federal and state laws, rules and regulations
regarding the administration of drugs.
Ability to properly formulate, package, label and deliver
medications as required.
Ability to successfully complete the required training
within the six months of employment.
Ability to observe pharmacy protocol and medication
distribution system guidelines in carrying out duties.
Ability to use metric pharmaceutical weighing and measuring
devices for preparing and dispensing medications.
Ability to maintain a medication inventory system.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from a standard high school or
equivalent.
Experience:
Three years of full-time or equivalent part
time paid experience as a pharmacy technician or assistant.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: Must successfully complete the required
training program within six (6) months of employment as
evidenced by certification of competency in the required
knowledge, skills and abilities.
Established: 7/16/92
Effective:
8/16/92