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Pharmacy Technician Duties and Responsibilities

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Purpose of Classification:

Performs physical activities related to the preparation and distribution of prescription medications under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is a specialized classification and not part of a series.

Examples of Duties:

  • Counts out or pours medication using closely prescribed guidelines.
     
  • Enters new prescription or refill information into computer; enters new prescription orders.
     
  • Affixes labels for prescription medication.
     
  • Accepts written authorized requests for new and refilled prescriptions, medication, and prescription orders.
     
  • Enters all orders into inventory computer system.
     
  • Prepackages drugs in accordance with State of Arizona pharmacy regulations.
     
  • Accepts verbal refill authorizations from an authorized medical practitioner or the authorized agent of that practitioner.
     
  • Files authorized prescription orders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the principles and techniques of the subject discipline.
     
  • Knowledge of prescription interpretation.
     
  • Skill in application of attention to detail.
     
  • Skill in both verbal and written instructions, and communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

Certification from an approved Pharmacy Technician Program; OR, Two years' pharmacy technology experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.

 

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