JOB DUTIES

Carry, stock, count, assemble and distribute containers of medicine around the pharmacy.

Count and fill different forms of medicine in preparation for a pharmacist to verify and approve.

Type, print, or generate labels from the computer.

Maintain records which are related to the practice of pharmacy.

Must be aware of the limits of pharmacy intern authority and understand that only the pharmacist may accept or transcribe oral or telephoned medication prescriptions.

Must understand pharmacy law pertaining to pharmacy intern duties requiring that an intern may not enter or be in the pharmacy if a licensed pharmacist is not also present, perform any act within the practice of pharmacy that involves discretion or independent professional judgment; or perform a duty until the intern has been trained and the duty has been specified in orientation or policy.

Maintain pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed medications and supplies, placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt and removing outdated drugs.

Correctly measure drug doses using syringes or graduates.

Accurately account for money transactions when opening, running, and closing the register.

Answers phone call with a thorough understanding when to defer clinical questions to a pharmacist, including transcribing or transfers of prescriptions.

Must be registered by the Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy intern under section 3(e) of the act (63 P. S. § 390-3(e)) and § 27.26 (relating to pharmacy internship).

Must comply with all requirements of the practice of Pharmacy according to Chapter 27 of the State Board of Pharmacy.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Requires a high school education or equivalent.

Must be registered by the Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy intern under section 3(e) of the act (63 P. S. § 390-3(e)) and § 27.26 (relating to pharmacy internship).

Knowledge and ability to perform basic mathematics is required.

Knowledge of medical terminology, aseptic technique, principles of drug distribution and good communication skills will also be required for retention.

Familiarization with pharmacy stock and distribution procedures.

Drug nomenclature.

Dosage calculations.

Commonly used drugs names.

Uses of medications and the ability to read a prescription.