GENERAL SUMMARY:

Works under the supervision of a pharmacist to process orders for medications that require special handling, preparation and/or accountability. The technician has and maintains expertise and skill in the safe handling and use of medications which require special handling, preparation and/or accountability.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Under the supervision of the pharmacist, prepares and pre-packages chemotherapy medications and/or other medications requiring special handling, preparation or accountability.

· Reads and transcribes prescription orders and prepares prescription labels for medication dispensed.

· Maintains appropriate records of medications dispensed.

· Prepares preliminary drug therapy monitoring forms for use by pharmacists in assessing drug treatment.

· Restocks the drug dispensing areas and maintains the cleanliness and aseptic con...