2406-Pharmacy Helper

Job description

CLASS TITLE: PHARMACY HELPER CODE:2406

CHARACTERISTIC OF THE CLASS:

Under immediate supervision, performs a number of simple, routine non-Professional tasks in an institution pharmacy in connection with the filling of drug orders; and performs related duties as required.

Requires normal responsibility for: following established methods and procedures; achieving moderate economies and/or preventing moderate losses through the careful handling and safeguarding of pharmacy equipment, materials and supplies; making limited personal contacts with patients and other members of the staff; keeping simple records. Work involves occasional exposure to health and accident hazards and disagreeable elements.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

1. Prepares various simple solutions such as Mouthwashes, salt solutions, and others; fills bottle containers and places in stock.

2. Fills small containers of non-prescription drugs from bulk containers.

3. Washes bottles, jugs and other containers.

4. Unpacks cases and other containers of non-prescription drugs and stores same.

5. Fills drug orders for many non-prescription items carried in a pharmacy, from written or oral orders.

6. Picks up empty metal drug boxes; delivers filled containers to those ordering drugs and pharmacy materials and supplies.

7. Keeps the pharmacy in clean and orderly condition.

8. May perform the duties of a porter or messenger; and performs related and miscellaneous tasks as required or directed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Training and Experience: Requires completion of high school, supplemented by one year of experience in performing the duties of a porter, shipping and/or receiving clerk, stock boy or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Requires general working knowledge of stockroom duties and procedures.

Requires ability to: follow oral and written instructions and directions; get along well wit others; stoop, reach lift and carry.

PROMOTIVE LINES:

To: Senior Pharmacy Helper

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From: Original entrance examination.

Porter

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