Job Information
Queen's Health System TEMP Pharmacy Technician II - West Pharmacy (Temporary, Full-Time, 40, Varied Shifts) in Ewa Beach, Hawaii
RESPONSIBILITIES
I. JOB SUMMARY:
• Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, performs technical functions in the inpatient pharmacy, including but not limited to, filling routine orders, pre-packing medications, managing floor stock and preparing medications for automated dispensing.
• May be trained to compound sterile products or manage controlled medications.
• Performs duties in accordance with departmental and Medical Center policies and procedures.
II. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
A. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Finger dexterity. Seeing. Hearing. Speaking.
B. MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:
• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional: Lift floor to waist between 36-50 lbs. Lift waist to shoulder between 36-50 lbs. Lift waist to overhead between 11-20 lbs. Carry between 36-50 lbs. Push and Pull between 36-50 lbs.
• Frequent: N/A
• Constant: N/A
C. NON-MANUAL MATERIAL HANDLING:
• Infrequent: N/A
• Occasional: Sit. Kneel. Twist. Crawl. Squat.
• Frequent: Stoop/Bend. Climb: Stairs/Ladder. Reach: shoulder level. Reach: above head. Gripping.
• Constant: Stand. Walk.
III. TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
• Not substantially subjected to adverse environmental conditions.
• Some exposure to cold temperature from freezer.
• Exposure to noise/vibration from air conditioner, and office/pharmacy equipment.
• Exposure to body fluids, chemicals, some contact with patients with communicable diseases.
• May be required to work with hazardous drugs, depending upon area of assignment.
• Work environment is fast paced, congested and may be stressful.
IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A. EDUCATION:
• High School diploma or equivalent.
B. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:
• Current Hawaii State certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Certificate of completion from a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) recognized or American Society of Health-System Pharmacy (ASHP) accredited Pharmacy Technician Training Program; or three (3) months of work experience as a Pharmacy Technician may be substituted for the education requirement.
C. EXPERIENCE:
• Hospital technician training and work experience preferred.
• Experience to demonstrate effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in computers and word processing applications, i.e. Microsoft Word.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet