Pharmacy Technician
Location: Sioux City Iowa
Description: ValuMed Pharmacy is looking of Pharmacy Technician right now, this job will be placed in Iowa. Further informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions.
An excellent opportunity to work in a long term care pharmacy. 1 FT position available. Experienced owners will provide a dynamic non-retail environment with no nights or holidays. Retail or Hospital experience welcome. We offer a highly competitive wage structure. Must be a certified pharmacy technician in the state of Iowa or eligible to become certified. See job description below. Please e-mail or fax confidential resume to (712) 224-4043.
Summary:
Assists with drug preparation, dispensing, and data entry under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist and in accordance with state pharmacy regulations.
Qual! ifications:
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.Licenses/Certification: State of Iowa certified technician or ELIGIBLE TO BECOME CERTIFIED.
Experience: Long-term care experience preferred but not required.
Essential Functions:
- Assists the Pharmacist in filling prescription items, as permitted by the State Board of Pharmacy.
- Types prescription information to produce labels.
- Labels products appropriately, including cautionary or auxiliary labels.
- Takes inventory, places orders, checks in drugs and supplies, stocks shelves and removes out-of-date items from the inventory.
- Inputs patient data and medication orders into a computer system.
- Prepares medications including emulsions, liquids, powders and ointments.
- Packages medications for dispensing and for delivery.
- Sanitizes IV room, equipment and hood.
- Communicates with nursing center personnel and other customers in a pleasant and professional manner.
- Processes returned medicatio! ns from the facility for credit or destruction.
- Performs other tasks assigned.
- Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company's policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to operate personal computers and/or computer terminals.
- Skilled in performing detailed work.
- Ability to recognize and identify patient medications.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to ValuMed Pharmacy.
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This job starts available on: Fri, 21 Feb 2014 16:10:35 GMT