Definition
Distinguishing Characteristics
Typical Work
Compounds and prepares medications from physician orders for oral, intravenous, suppository and topical administration;
Prepares prescriptions from physician orders;
Checks the work of other pharmacy technicians after receiving certification as a technician checker;
Assists in training of pharmacy assistants, interns, and students;
Performs documentation functions in designated areas of the pharmacy;
Assists in the preparation and documentation of the process improvement program;
Performs charging and/or billing functions;
Performs the duties of Pharmacy Technician 1;
Performs tasks related to drug acquisition and delivery such as maintaining assigned medication stations and investigating and monitoring resolution of discrepancies;
Maintains oversight of an automated pharmaceutical distribution system including system integrity and database transactions;
Assists in monitoring clinical trials of investigational drugs including perpetual inventory logs, storage and maintenance of supplies, and accountability and auditing of study materials;
Legal Requirement(s)
Desirable Qualifications
Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Technician 1
OR
Class Specification History
General revision. Revises title (formerly Pharmacy Technician II), class code (formerly 6041), typical work, minimum qualifications; effective July 1, 2007.