Job Details

RESPONSIBILITIES

I. JOB SUMMARY:

• Under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, fills medication orders, prepares IVs and performs technical and clerical duties in Pharmacy.

• All duties and activities performed in accordance with established The Queen's Health Systems (QHS) system-wide, Queen's North Hawaii Community Hospital (QNHCH) specific, and/or department specific policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.

• All duties and activities are performed under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

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 6-10 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.

• Subjected to noise/vibration from air handling systems, printers, telephones, etc.

• 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 including chemotherapy.

IV. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A. EDUCATION:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

B. CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

• Current Hawaii State certificate of registration as a Pharmacy Technician.

• Current Pharmacy Technician certification preferred.

C. EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum six (6) months experience as a pharmacy technician.

• Experience to demonstrate:

o Knowledge of sterile compounding and pharmaceutical packaging.

o Ability to perform pharmacy calculations involving ratio/proportion, IV flow rate calculations, and dosage calculations including daily doses, and days' supply calculations. Must be able to mathematically convert fractions, decimals, percentages and mixed numbers.

o Ability to operate a calculator.

o Ability to answer telephone and inquiries.

o Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and other software highly desirable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Vet