Pharmacy Technician

JOB DESCRIPTION

- Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules. Must-read computer-generated screens to find indicated merchandise on labeled shelves, verify size and strength. Perform basic mathematical reasoning to either count or calculate appropriate number of units needed to fill prescriptions. - Replenish medication in automated dispensing cells to full capacity; opening large quantities of bottles and cases of product. Use of handheld scanner unit to scan barcodes of product, entering expiration and lot information into computer application. Maintains high level of focus to avoid cross contamination and performs quality assurance check for expired and/or damaged product. - Prepare cold chain and specialty prescriptions following special requirements for handling and packing. - Assists with packing and shipping of prescriptions. Understands and abides by federal and state HIPAA laws as well as pharmacy standard procedures to ensure patient safety and privacy.

Required Skills & Experience

• Must have an active WA state Pharmacy Technician license • PTCB Certification • Able to lift and carry 20-25 pounds