Pharmacy Technician Outpatient Pharmacy / Full-Time

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Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:  High School diploma or equivalent is required.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:  Must register as a non-certified technician with the NM Board of Pharmacy and obtain national pharmacy technician certification licensure within 1 year from date of hire.

SKILLS:

• Effective verbal and interpersonal skills are required
• Basic computer skills are required
• Familiarity with medical terminology, basic math and reading comprehension skills are preferred.

EXPERIENCE:  Hospital experience is preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to:   Pharmacy Director/Manager

ENVIRONMENT:

• Bloodborne pathogen B

Occasional exposure in daily duties.  Little expected risk, but may be exposed unexpectedly to potential infectious materials.  Exposure may be superficial and limited to a small amount of fluid.  Close quarters in a busy environment.  Low risk for infectious disease.  Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, allergenic drug products and needle sticks. Moderate exposure to video display terminals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to move throughout the hospital at a rapid pace for the entire shift.  Hearing must be sufficient to answer telephones and eyesight must be sufficient to read requisitions.  Hand-eye coordination must be sufficient to perform aseptic technique.  Must be able to raise a moderate load (less than 50 lbs.) using sound body mechanics alone or with assistance.