Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Announcement type: Open to the public.

Nature of Work
This is moderately complex sub-professional work in a pharmacy. Employees in this class perform moderately complex technical work independently on an ongoing basis and perform the full range of sub-professional duties in the operation of a pharmacy under closer supervision.

Illustrative Examples of Work
Fills inpatient/outpatient prescriptions under direction of a pharmacist; explains instructions on use of drugs and medications given on prescription of labels to patients. Weighs and mixes pharmaceutical preparations under direction of a pharmacist; prepacks liquid medications; labels drugs, chemicals and pharmaceutical preparations. Washes and sterilizes bottles, beakers and other glassware, according to prescribed methods. Computes charges for narcotics and pharmaceuticals dispensed from pharmacy. Fills floor stock requisitions for the various wards. Dusts and cleans shelves, counters, and other work areas to maintain cleanliness and neatness. Maintains records and prepares reports. Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Knowledge of pharmacy practices and techniques. Ability to operate and maintain pharmaceutical apparatus, instruments and equipment. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to make arithmetic computations. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to work effectively with employees and the public. Ability to maintain records and prepare reports. Ability to type at a prescribed rate of speed may be required.

Minimum Experience and Training
A) Two (2) years of experience as a pharmacy aide or equivalent work in a pharmacy and graduation from high school.

Minimum Education
All new employment in the service of the government of Guam shall have, as a reasonable measure of job performance, minimum requirement of a high school diploma or a successful completion of General Education Development (GED) test or any equivalent of a general education high school program, apprenticeship program or successful completion of a certification program, from a recognized, accredited or certified vocational technical institution, in a specialized field required for the job, pursuant to Public Law 29-113.

Necessary Special Qualifications
A) Must possess current registration as a Pharmacy Technician by the Guam Board of Examiners for Pharmacy or any U.S. State Board Certification for Pharmacy Technician.