Location: Washington,DC, USA
INTRODUCTION
JOB Location : DC Dept. Of Corrections
Under the supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician is primarily responsible for providing a full range of technical support duties in the pharmacy.
MAJOR DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Prepares prescriptions by counting the exact number of dosages to be dispensed.
* Prepares unit dose medications.
* Prepares watch-take medications.
* Refers doctor's calls and customer medical questions to the Pharmacist.
* Implements inventory control, procedures and ordering stock within regulatory guidelines under the direction of the Pharmacist.
* Performs regular checks for expired medications.
* Delivers medications to the inmates.
* Provides technical assistance to the Pharmacy.
* Maintains database for data integrity and adherence to user standards.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Current D.C. Pharmacy Technician License.
* High school diploma or GED.
* Six (6) months of experience as Pharmacy Technician In hospital, outpatient or retail pharmacy.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
* Technical Computer skills, including working knowledge with relational databases.
* Knowledge of pharmaceutical and pharmacy practices through class or OJT.
* Knowledge of Federal and DC Government regulations and guidelines pertaining to pharmacy.