RESPONSIBILITIESI. 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/AC. 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
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Pharmacy Technician (Big Island, Call-In)