Pharmacy Technician

About the Position: Located in the Pharmacy Department within the Beaufort Naval Hospital at Beaufort, SC. Performs a variety of technical support functions in a pharmacy and applies the following knowledges to perform work: pharmaceutical nomenclature; formulas; strengths; dosage forms of drugs; weights and measures. Applies a wide variety of procedures required in repackaging, bulk compounding, setting up prescriptions for final check by pharmacist, etc.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• Performs a variety of complex technical functions to interpret, order, receive, store, and dispense pharmaceuticals from routine to complex controlled substances.
• Uses computer system for data collections and monitoring.
• Manage individualized medication profiles, prescription fill data, provide medical information, and identify potential drug interactions and substitutions or generic drug replacement.
• Processes medication orders by using computerized order entry in and extraction of pertinent drug data from patient charts and/or through patient interview.
• Interprets the appropriate information and data to identify patient requirements relative to their specific needs.
• Answers routine questions concerning proper use, dosage, administration, drug interaction, and side effects of medications.
• Performs technical functions with computer-based systems and software.
• Required to transcribe prescriptions into the current pharmacy computer system, processes prescriptions with the current pharmacy automation and robotics.
• Operates work area in an efficient and effective manner in terms of quality and quantity of services provided.
• Maintains an adequate supply of non-expired medication and ensures general cleanliness of the work area.
• Clarifies questionable orders with ordering medical provider for instances such as requests for an unknown medication or illegible/ unclear orders and/ or may recommend acceptable substitutes.
• Serves as a representative of the Pharmacy, often independently, by answering a wide range of inquiries from doctors, nurses, and other staff.
• Verifies the availability of specific items, e.g., drugs in stock, new drugs on order, and dosage forms available in the pharmacy.