Pharmacy Technician Job Description - Essential Responsibilities, Qualifications, and Physical Demands

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Pharmacy Technician Job Description defines the role of a pharmacy technician in processing patient medication orders, maintaining clean and organized inventory, requisitioning supplies, and completing departmental paperwork. It details essential functions such as order entry with pharmacist verification, charge processing, stock and inventory control, recordkeeping, monthly drug supply inspection, and support for pyxis filling, quality control, equipment maintenance, and daily operations. It specifies education, registration eligibility requirements, certification, preferred experience, skill expectations, and physical/cognitive demands including lifting, standing, walking, and operational performance under interruptions.

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Status Active PolicyStat ID 15526113 Origination Last Approved Effective Last Revised Next Review 04/2024 04/2024 04/2024 04/2024 04/2025 Owner Department Applicability Beth Trees: CNO Pharmacy Mitchell County Regional Health Center Pharmacy Technician Job Description I. JOB SUMMARY The pharmacy technician assists in the processing of patient medication orders, maintains the department's inventory in a clean and orderly condition, requisitions supplies, processes the departmental paperwork and relays messages. II. ORGANIZATION SUMMARY A. Reports to: Pharmacist, CNO B. Supervises: None C. Key Working Relationships: pharmacist, nurses, transcriptionists, purchasing, staff, other PHO staff, patients/families, public. D. Primary Customer Groups: Staff in patient care areas, clinics, patients/families, public. E. Age of Patients Served: | | Neonatal | | Adolescent | | Geriatric | | Not Applicable | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Pediatric | | Adult | X | All Ages | | | III. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS A. final verification by the pharmacist. B. Can input orders into the computer. Must be verified by the pharmacist. C. Processes charges for patients, clinics, nursing units, etc. in a timely manner. D. Fills stock orders. E. Maintains records and reports and performs other clerical duties as assigned. F. Inspects the hospitals stocked drug supplies on a monthly basis according to standard policies and procedures. G. Inventory control duties which include: acquisition of IV solutions and office supplies from purchasing; ordering items from the wholesaler or other companies; monitoring inventory for outdates; assisting with the annual departmental inventory; reconciling and billing of patients; and billing of pharmacy supplies sent to other departments on a monthly basis. H. Retrieves documents and OR medications used, after verification from the pharmacist. I. Assists with pyxis filling J. Assists with the daily operations of the pharmacy. K. Assists with quality control and maintenance of equipment. L. Assists with departmental cleaning. M. Performs other duties as requested by the pharmacist. N. Maintains positive behaviors and attitudes toward patients, visitors, customers and coworkers. O. Supports and abides by all health center departmental and safety policies and procedures. P. Acts in a professional manner reflecting the mission, philosophy and values of Mitchell County Regional Health Center. Q. Regular and reliable attendance is expected. IV. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS A. Attends departmental/PHO in-services and meetings as required or requested. B. Assists in CQI activities and process improvements V. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS A. Education: 1. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. 2. Must be a registered pharmacy technician or be eligible for registration in the State of Iowa. This must be completed within 90 days of employment. 3. Certified Pharmacy Technician required. B. Experience: 1. Previous hospital pharmacy experience preferred. C. Special Skills & Aptitudes: 1. Tact, diplomacy, accuracy, dependability and typing. 2. Proficient in mathematical skills. 3. Knowledge of pharmaceutical names and dosages. 4. Acceptable accuracy in performing tasks of verbal and written communication, keyboard operation and computer skills, as well as interpretation and use of numerical and graphic materials. 5. Able to recognize personal learning needs and follow appropriate channels to gain new knowledge. 6. Must have basic computer skills. VI. ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS A. Operates well under heavy workload and under frequent interruptions. B. Must have sufficient balance and climbing ability to place items on high and low shelving. C. Ability to do considerable standing and walking. D. Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds and push, exchange and stock carts a maximum of 60

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What are the core responsibilities of the pharmacy technician in this job description?

The pharmacy technician assists with processing patient medication orders, maintaining orderly inventory, requisitioning supplies, completing departmental paperwork, and relaying messages. It also includes charge processing, recordkeeping, inventory control, and supporting daily pharmacy operations.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with registration as a pharmacy technician or eligibility for Iowa registration completed within 90 days. Certified Pharmacy Technician is required, and previous hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.

What physical and cognitive requirements must the pharmacy technician meet?

The role requires operating under heavy workload and frequent interruptions, the ability to stand and walk extensively, balance and climbing ability for shelving, and lifting at least 25 pounds with pushing/exchanging/stocking carts up to 60 pounds. It also requires memorization of information and frequent cognitive focus during interruptions.

Sep 13, 2026

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