Under the direction of a staff pharmacist and/or pharmacy leadership team, follow established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine support tasks that are integral to the operation of the pharmacy department. Tasks include, but are not limited to, preparing and distributing unit-dose medications, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders, while maintaining the safe handling and integrity of medications. Tasks may also include responsibilities of technical training and participation in departmental projects. Staffing assignments will include roles throughout the central pharmacy and designated specialized pharmacy areas. Does this position require Patient Care? No. Essential Functions-Perform all required pharmaceutical dosage calculations necessary to prepare extemporaneous dosage forms as applicable under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. -Adhere to safety requirements for handling non-hazardous medications in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements. -May prepare compounded sterile products using principles of aseptic technique, distribute and transport controlled substances under the appropriate state of control, or maintain code cart inventory. Responsibilities are unit-specific. -Responsible for assisting with the training of Pharmacy Technician Trainees. -Familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices. Qualifications. Education. High School Diploma or Equivalent required. Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No. Licenses and Credentials. Pharmacy Technician [State License] - required. Pharmacy Technician Certification [C - Ph. T] - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred. Experience. Previous hospital-related experience, formal training, or certification from a pharmacy technician training program is desired 1-2 years required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Perform intermediate mathematical calculations associated with preparing non-sterile, extemporaneously manufactured pharmaceutical products and other medication doses.- Follow all applicable state and federal controlled substance regulations.- Continuously improve skills necessary for area-specific technology, including, but not limited to, robotics, automation, software, equipment, and information systems.- Read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions to prepare medications accurately in a sterile environment.