Job Description

** SUMMARY:**

Under close supervision, assists the Staff Pharmacist in performing routine technical duties such as compounding, distribution, inventory control and storage of pharmaceutical items. Patients served include Neonate thru Adult-Geriatric.

_ SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:_ This position has no supervisory responsibility.

_ CONDITIONS:_ The new hire or transfer employee will remain within this job category for a probationary period of six months. With a satisfactory criteria based performance evaluation, the employee will advance to a regular status employee. If the evaluation is not satisfactory, the employee will be terminated.

Qualifications

_ EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:_

• The candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months hospital or general pharmacy experience preferred.

_ **SKILLS & ABILITIES: **_

• Ability to read, interpret and transcribe data required.
• The ability to ensure the confidentiality and rights of all patient and departmental documents is required.

_ LANGUAGE SKILLS:_ The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with patients, physicians, health system officials, other health system personnel and the general public is essential.

_ MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:_ Ability to perform mathematical calculations when preparing medication dosages required.

_ REASONING ABILITY:_ Ability to prioritize work responsibilities required.

_ CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS:_ Certified as a Pharmacy Technician for Pharmacy Technician II only.

_ PHYSICAL DEMANDS:_ Works in a clean, well-lighted environment with fluctuating temperatures. Requires lifting and carrying equipment and supplies weighing up to 35 lbs. approximately 35% of the time; requires pushing and pulling equipment and supplies weighing up to 75 lbs. approximately 35% of the time. Requires walking and standing approximately 70% of the time; requires sitting approximately 30% of the time; occasional ascending/descending stairs. Requires frequent bending and reaching. Requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate equipment and dispense medications. Potential for exposure to blood and/or body substances and hazardous materials requiring observance of Standard Precautions and safe handling practices.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $20.47-$28.64
• Other Compensation (if applicable): n/a
• Review the 2024-2025 UMMS Benefits Guide