The Pharmacy Attendant is responsible for performing technical supportive assistance within the pharmacy to include: assistance in the outpatient and inpatient drug distribution system; assisting in the ordering and supply functions; preparation and maintenance of appropriate records, reports and files.

• Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy or his designee performs the following duties:
• Performs routine clerical duties such as answers telephone, take messages, distribute mail, operate office machines such as typewriter, CRT, adding machine, copying machine, microfiche and fax machine.
• Prepares, maintains, and retrieves departmental reports and correspondence to include: drug information requests, prescriptions, records of issuance for scheduled drugs, syringes, needles, tax-free alcohol, etc.
• Types all of the following as required: letters, memos, reports, forms, requisitions, bills, prescription labels and product labels.
• Performs distribution and billing functions in the unit dose drug system and the outpatient pharmacy, in an accurate, prompt and efficient manner.
• Performs routine ordering and supply functions including maintaining appropriate records and keeping abreast of current purchasing information concerning contract items, additions/deletions from formulary, etc.
• Effectively and courteously communicates with nurses, pharmacists, other technicians, facility personnel and patients concerning patient's pharmaceutical care needs. 
• Enters information on new physician and/or new prescription data into terminal.
• Maintains a neat, clean, orderly and well-stocked work area in the unit dose, intravenous admixture, floor stock and outpatient pharmacy areas.
• Participates in pharmacy continuous quality improvement program, inspections of patient care units and other quality programs as assigned.
• Uses and is proficient in the operation of the pharmacy computer system.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.