Pharmacy Aide / Full Time

Unpacks, sorts, and counts pharmaceutical supplies for storage or distribution (excluding narcotics and controlled substances), following specific instructions and standard procedures. Checks incoming shipments for breakages or shortages. Restocks storage areas and replenishes stock items on shelves. Removes outdated drugs, and under direction of a pharmacist, either destroys them following established procedures, or packages the drug supplies for shipment to the drug manufacturer or distributor for exchange or credit. Assists pharmacists in filling and preparing drug orders. Affixes information labels on medication containers. Maintains and cleans equipment used in the pharmacy. Prepares, maintains, and enters data into electronic systems for the purposes of inventory control and the maintenance of pharmacy records. Visually monitors inventory levels and notifies a pharmacist when inventory levels appear low. Brings unusual medication requests made by clinicians to the attention of the pharmacist. Generates various pharmacy computer reports, including drug exception, drug utilization, and patient/ward medication reports. Must be in title and eligible for transfer/reassignment or reachable on the current Civil Service list or Either: 1. one year of experience assisting with the filling of medical prescriptions under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist. Or 2. a current Pharmacy Technician Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB); Or 3. a certificate or diploma from a pharmacy technician training program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists