- Salary
- $21 – $24/hr
- Location
- Brattleboro, VT
- Department
- IT
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician II
Job Code: 169
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department Name: Pharmacy
Location: Brattleboro, Vermont
JOB SUMMARY:
Assists pharmacists in the procurement, preparation, dispensing and monitoring of prescribed medications, drugs, and other pharmaceuticals according to professional and regulatory standards and practices.
DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE:
The pharmacy is responsible for the purchasing, storage, preparation, distribution and control of all drugs used in the hospital. In addition, pharmacists, assisted by pharmacy technicians, are responsible for providing pharmaceutical care to patients by assuring safe and effective drug therapy.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: High school graduate or equivalent; competent math skills; typing, filing, manual dexterity.
Experience: 3-4 years Healthcare Pharmacy Tech experience preferred. Working knowledge of drug names and computer skills required. Prior experience with Pyxis (or a similar automatic dispensing cabinet and MAK (computerized medication administration) desired.
Licensure/Certification: Registered by the State of Vermont and PTCB Certification
Mental Efforts: Requires manual dexterity.
Requires proficiency in use of office equipment, computer, telephone, copier, telefax.
Requires use of Laminar flow hood, biological safety cabinet and barrio isolator.
Requires corrected vision to normal range.
Requires working under stressful conditions.
Requires some exposure to hazardous products.
Environment & Working Conditions: Possible risk for exposure to cytotoxic drugs.
OSHA CATEGORY
- OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities.
- Standing - Up to 1/3
- Walking - Up to 1/3
- Sitting - 2/3 or more
- Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
- Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
- Pushing/Pulling - None
- Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
- Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
- Tasting or smelling - None
This position requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted.
- Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
- Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
- Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3
- Up to 100 pounds - None
- More than 100 pounds - None
This position has special vision requirements.
- Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
- Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
- Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
WORK ENVIORNMENT
- This position requires exposure to the following environmental conditions.
- Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
- Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
- Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
- Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
- Outdoor weather conditions - None
- Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
- Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
- Risk of electrical shock - None
- Work with explosives - None
- Risk of radiation - None
- Vibration - None
- The typical noise level for the environment is:
- Very Quiet
- Quiet
- Moderate Noise
- Loud Noise
- Hearing
- Ability to hear calls
- Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others
EEO/ADA Statement
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and strictly prohibits any type of harassment or discrimination in regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, disability status, national origin, genetics, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, gender expression, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, and/or local laws.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of Brattleboro Memorial Hospital to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Human Resources.
Compensation Disclosure in Accordance with Vermont Act 155
In compliance with Vermont Act 155, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital provides the compensation range for this position in good faith. The listed range represents the pay scale reasonably expected for a successful candidate based on factors such as relevant experience, education, internal equity, and market competitiveness. Final compensation will be determined during the hiring process.
