The Pharmacy Specialist is primarily responsible for preparing, controlling and issuing pharmaceutical products and supervising pharmacy activities.
68Q1O - Skill Level One
Pharmacy Specialist: Prepare, control and issue pharmaceutical products. Prescription handling and dispensing: Under close supervision, Manually or using a computerized system: receives, interprets, compounds, manufactures, fills, labels, issues and files prescription, bulk drug, sterile product and/or unit dose orders. Evaluate orders to verify dosage, dosage regimen and quantity to be dispensed. Check for completeness and correctness and for common interactions, incompatibilities and availability. Refers questionable orders or questions on basic formulation to supervisor for clarification. Reduces or enlarges formulas, as required. Calculates and annotates proper dosage. Evaluates completed orders to ensure integrity of final product. Provide information regarding availability, strength and composition of medications to physicians or pharmacists. Verifies patient eligibility for receipt of medication. Provide instructions to patients regarding medication consumption and side effects. Perform quality control checks on medications. Issue medication to patients, wards, clinics and other using agencies. Supply, administration and maintenance: Assigns and records prescription numbers. Delivers unit dose, sterile products, bulk drug and controlled drug orders. Prepares prescription labels and affixes auxiliary labels. Maintain signature cards and prescription files. Prepares and maintains files of controlled substances stock cards, records and work units. Maintains master formula record, batch sheet and patient medication record. Maintain pharmacy reference files and publication library. Prepares and files pharmaceutical reports. Prepare requisitions for and receives, packs, unpacks, stores, safeguards and accounts for inventories. Controls and issue pharmaceutical and pharmacy supplies. Inspects, calibrates, operates and performs preventive maintenance on common pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment. Cleans and disinfects pharmacy equipment and work areas. Packs, unpacks, loads and unloads equipment and assists in setting up unit equipment.
68Q2O - Skill Level Two
Pharmacy Sergeant: Prepare, control and issue pharmaceutical products. Prescription handling and dispensing: Under close supervision, Manually or using a computerized system: receives, interprets, compounds, manufactures, fills, labels, issues and files prescription, bulk drug, sterile product and/or unit dose orders. Evaluate orders to verify dosage, dosage regimen and quantity to be dispensed. Check for completeness and correctness and for common interactions, incompatibilities and availability. Refers questionable orders or questions on basic formulation to supervisor for clarification. Reduces or enlarges formulas, as required. Calculates and annotates proper dosage. Evaluates completed orders to ensure integrity of final product. Provide information regarding availability, strength and composition of medications to physicians or pharmacists. Verifies patient eligibility for receipt of medication. Provide instructions to patients regarding medication consumption and side effects. Perform quality control checks on medications. Issue medication to patients, wards, clinics and other using agencies. Supply, administration and maintenance: Assigns and records prescription numbers. Delivers unit dose, sterile products, bulk drug and controlled drug orders. Prepares prescription labels and affixes auxiliary labels. Maintain signature cards and prescription files. Prepares and maintains files of controlled substances stock cards, records and work units. Maintains master formula record, batch sheet and patient medication record. Maintain pharmacy reference files and publication library. Prepares and files pharmaceutical reports. Prepare requisitions for and receives, packs, unpacks, stores, safeguards and accounts for inventories. Controls and issue pharmaceutical and pharmacy supplies. Inspects, calibrates, operates and performs preventive maintenance on common pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging equipment. Cleans and disinfects pharmacy equipment and work areas. Packs, unpacks, loads and unloads equipment and assists in setting up unit equipment. Prepares, controls and issues pharmaceutical products to include chemotherapeutics. Evaluate sterile products and orders to include calculations, identification of drug interactions and drug compatibilities. Maintain pharmacy system database.
68Q3O - Skill Level Three
Pharmacy Sergeant: Assists with or supervises pharmacy operations. Prescription handling and dispensing: Refers questionable drug orders or questions on basic formulation to appropriate professional for clarification. Prepare master formula cards and drug control ledgers. Reviews and updates compounding formula reference file. Supervise requisitioning of standard and nonstandard supplies. Establishes and maintains stock levels. Researches and interprets pharmaceutical supply catalogs. Dispose of unserviceable and outdated pharmaceuticals. Organizes work schedules, assigns duties and instructs subordinates in work techniques, procedures and evaluates pharmacy operations. Establishes work priorities and distributes work load. Inspect pharmacy area to ensure orderly, clean and safe environment. Supervise operational maintenance program of pharmacy equipment. Prepares and conducts training programs. Evaluates personnel performance, counsels personnel and prepares evaluation reports. Prepares and updates pharmacy Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
68Q4O - Skill Level Four
Pharmacy NCO: Supervise pharmacy operations. Performs duties shown in preceding level of skill. Ensure compliance with quality control methods and procedures. Assist in compiling information for Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Meetings. Assist in revision and update of hospital formulary or drug list. Reviews work schedules. Establishes, reviews, evaluates and makes necessary revisions to training programs. Ensure compliance with Army and Federal rules, laws and regulations relative to pharmacy operations. Directs and supervises supply inventories. Reviews established stock levels to ensure compliance with command guidance. Reviews requisitions for standard and nonstandard items and emergency medications. Reviews, consolidates and prepares technical, personnel and administrative reports. Assists pharmacist in personnel matters. Prepare manpower survey reports. Coordinate pharmacy and personnel matters pertaining to pharmacy with other elements of medical treatment facility. Review operations to ensure compliance with Joint Commission Accreditation Hospital Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
68Q5O - Skill Level Five
Senior Pharmacy NCO: Supervises pharmacy activities within the Army Medical Department (AMEDD). Perform duties shown in preceding level of skill. Assist in establishment and operation of formal training programs for specialized areas. Ensure compliance with quality control standards for doctrinal material in formal training programs. Compile information for Pharmacy and Therapeutic Committee Meeting.
Operations Sergeant: The Operations Sergeant assists in organizing, and coordinating the company/battalion/brigade and supporting unit’s operations. He is the noncommissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) of the operations in the absence of the Executive/Operations Officer. The Operations Sergeant advises the Company/Battalion/Brigade Commander on the current and future employment of the unit. He maintains the current operational status of the unit. He organizes, deploys and supervises the field Tactical Operations Center (TOC).
First Sergeant: The First Sergeant is the senior NCO in companies, batteries and troops. The position of first sergeant is similar to that of the CSM in importance, responsibility and prestige. As far back as the Revolutionary War period, first sergeants have enforced discipline, fostered loyalty and commitment in their soldiers, maintained duty rosters and made morning reports to their company commanders. Since today’s first sergeants maintain daily contact with and are responsible for training and ensuring the health and welfare of all of the unit’s soldiers and families, this position requires extraordinary leadership and professional competence. First sergeants hold formations, instruct platoon sergeants and assist the commander in daily unit operations. Though first sergeants supervise routine administrative duties their principle duty is training soldiers. The CSM, first sergeant and other key NCOs, must understand the organization’s collective mission essential tasks during METL-based training. Through NCO development programs, performance counseling and other guidance, first sergeants are the Army’s most important mentors in developing subordinate NCOs.
Operations Sergeant: The Operations Sergeant assists in organizing, and coordinating the company/battalion/brigade and supporting unit’s operations. He is the noncommissioned officer in charge (NCOIC) of the operations in the absence of the Executive/Operations Officer. The Operations Sergeant advises the Company/Battalion/Brigade Commander on the current and future employment of the unit. He maintains the current operational status of the unit. He organizes, deploys and supervises the field Tactical Operations Center (TOC).
First Sergeant: The First Sergeant is the senior NCO in companies, batteries and troops. The position of first sergeant is similar to that of the CSM in importance, responsibility and prestige. As far back as the Revolutionary War period, first sergeants have enforced discipline, fostered loyalty and commitment in their soldiers, maintained duty rosters and made morning reports to their company commanders. Since today’s first sergeants maintain daily contact with and are responsible for training and ensuring the health and welfare of all of the unit’s soldiers and families, this position requires extraordinary leadership and professional competence. First sergeants hold formations, instruct platoon sergeants and assist the commander in daily unit operations. Though first sergeants supervise routine administrative duties their principle duty is training soldiers. The CSM, first sergeant and other key NCOs, must understand the organization’s collective mission essential tasks during METL-based training. Through NCO development programs, performance counseling and other guidance, first sergeants are the Army’s most important mentors in developing subordinate NCOs.
School Information
School: 081 School Location: FT SAM HOUSTON, TX
Course Title: PHARMACY SPECIALIST
312-68Q10 Phase: Course Length: 19 Weeks 0.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
PULHES 222221 Required
Must meet height weight std IAW AR 600-9 YES Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Physical Demand Rating MODERATELY HEAVY - LIFT OCCASIONAL 80 LB, FREQUENT 40 LB Required
Career Management Field 68 - MEDICAL Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Active Army (AA) SGT and below, National Guard (NG) and Reserve Component (RC) SSG and below (see Special Information) First term Soldiers cannot apply for reclassification until the end of their first term of service. The service remaining requirement for in-service AA Soldiers upon completion of this course IAW AR 614-200, Chap 4, Table 4-1. Time in service (TIS) remaining requirement for RC is governed by NGR 351-1 (3 years) or AR 135-200 (2 years). Height and weight must be IAW AR 600-9. Soldiers must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency, ST score of 92 and a minimum physical profile of 222221. No history of alcoholism, drug addiction, or indiscriminate use of habit-forming or dangerous drugs. Good color vision and hand-eye dexterity, and a final "C" average in high school or college level algebra and chemistry within five years of enrollment. The physical demands rating for this MOS is moderately heavy. Enlisted women who are pregnant must be processed IAW AR 635-200. Prior to the departure from home station, Soldiers are required to reenlist or extend in
order to fulfill the (TIS) remaining requirement upon completion of the course. When reporting for training, and it is determined that Soldiers do not meet the TIS remaining requirements, they will not be accepted into the course they requested unless they reenlist or extend to meet the requirements. The physical profile serials (PULHES) applies to initial entry Soldiers only, and is not to be used as a prerequisite for Soldiers reclassifying into this MOS. A minimum score of 105 in aptitude area ST in Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 Jan 02. A minimum score of 97 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 Jan 02 and score of 91 on or after 1 July 2004. The physical profile serials (PULHES) applies to initial entry Soldiers only, and is not to be used as a prerequisite for Soldiers reclassifying MOS.
SECURITY: None
Course Scope:
Entry level pharmacy technician training provides a working knowledge of drugs, their sources, preparation, uses, incompatibilities, and doses; pharmaceutical symbols and terms; drug storage and control procedures; dispensing procedures; interpretation of sterile product orders; use of necessary equipment, supplies, and references. Subjects include pharmacy administration, pharmaceutical calculations, chemistry, therapeutics, pharmacology, characteristics and design of an aseptic work environment, hospital pharmacy practices, quality control principles and procedures, pharmaceutical and sterile products preparation. Training is supervised by a pharmacy officer (AOC 67E) or Medical Corps Officer. The course
also includes introductory and reinforcement defense training in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE), to respond to terrrorist threat or attack. Conduct rigorous and relevant training on twenty-six Warrior Ethos tasks and integrate tactical and technical skills through nine warrior drills as part of the Army-wide AIT sustainment training for warrior skills to ensure survivability in the contemporary operating environment. Students will be awarded the 68Q MOS, upon sucessful completion of course.
Special Information:
Reserve Component soldiers will arrive at Fort Sam Houston with the following items MPRJ 201 file, Medical Record, Dental Record and complete basic clothing issue, to include running shoes. Active Army utilize DA Form 4187 and include DA Form 2A, DA Form 2-1, and letters of recommendation from the chain of command evaluating the soldier's potential and ability to
complete the course to CDR, PERSCOM TAPC-EPT-F, 2461 Eisenhower Ave. Alexandria, VA. 22331-0400. National Guard and Army Reserve SSGs' will receive a certificate of completion for attending this course, additional skill level 30 training is required to be awarded the MOS. REQUEST FOR WAIVER MUST BE SUMBITTED TO: CDR, AMEDD Center & School, AMEDD Personnel Proponent Directorate, ATTN: MCCS-DE, 2427 Hood Street, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-7584.
Course is 19 weeks in duration. Note: This course is accredited by the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists.
NOTE: HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED WHEN REPORTING TO THE AMEDDC&S, SO
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF REQUIRED COURSES CAN BE VERIFIED.
Course Title: PHARMACY SPECIALIST
312-68Q10 Phase: Course Length: 19 Weeks 0.0 Days
Verifiable Prerequisites
PULHES 222221 Required
Must meet height weight std IAW AR 600-9 YES Required
Normal Red/Green (RG) Perception YES Required
Physical Demand Rating MODERATELY HEAVY - LIFT OCCASIONAL 80 LB, FREQUENT 40 LB Required
Career Management Field 68 - MEDICAL Required
Prerequisite Courses
There are no Prerequisite Courses.
Text Prerequisites
Active Army (AA) SGT and below, National Guard (NG) and Reserve Component (RC) SSG and below (see Special Information) First term Soldiers cannot apply for reclassification until the end of their first term of service. The service remaining requirement for in-service AA Soldiers upon completion of this course IAW AR 614-200, Chap 4, Table 4-1. Time in service (TIS) remaining requirement for RC is governed by NGR 351-1 (3 years) or AR 135-200 (2 years). Height and weight must be IAW AR 600-9. Soldiers must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency, ST score of 92 and a minimum physical profile of 222221. No history of alcoholism, drug addiction, or indiscriminate use of habit-forming or dangerous drugs. Good color vision and hand-eye dexterity, and a final "C" average in high school or college level algebra and chemistry within five years of enrollment. The physical demands rating for this MOS is moderately heavy. Enlisted women who are pregnant must be processed IAW AR 635-200. Prior to the departure from home station, Soldiers are required to reenlist or extend in
order to fulfill the (TIS) remaining requirement upon completion of the course. When reporting for training, and it is determined that Soldiers do not meet the TIS remaining requirements, they will not be accepted into the course they requested unless they reenlist or extend to meet the requirements. The physical profile serials (PULHES) applies to initial entry Soldiers only, and is not to be used as a prerequisite for Soldiers reclassifying into this MOS. A minimum score of 105 in aptitude area ST in Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) tests administered prior to 2 Jan 02. A minimum score of 97 in aptitude area ST on ASVAB tests administered on and after 2 Jan 02 and score of 91 on or after 1 July 2004. The physical profile serials (PULHES) applies to initial entry Soldiers only, and is not to be used as a prerequisite for Soldiers reclassifying MOS.
SECURITY: None
Course Scope:
Entry level pharmacy technician training provides a working knowledge of drugs, their sources, preparation, uses, incompatibilities, and doses; pharmaceutical symbols and terms; drug storage and control procedures; dispensing procedures; interpretation of sterile product orders; use of necessary equipment, supplies, and references. Subjects include pharmacy administration, pharmaceutical calculations, chemistry, therapeutics, pharmacology, characteristics and design of an aseptic work environment, hospital pharmacy practices, quality control principles and procedures, pharmaceutical and sterile products preparation. Training is supervised by a pharmacy officer (AOC 67E) or Medical Corps Officer. The course
also includes introductory and reinforcement defense training in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives (CBRNE), to respond to terrrorist threat or attack. Conduct rigorous and relevant training on twenty-six Warrior Ethos tasks and integrate tactical and technical skills through nine warrior drills as part of the Army-wide AIT sustainment training for warrior skills to ensure survivability in the contemporary operating environment. Students will be awarded the 68Q MOS, upon sucessful completion of course.
Special Information:
Reserve Component soldiers will arrive at Fort Sam Houston with the following items MPRJ 201 file, Medical Record, Dental Record and complete basic clothing issue, to include running shoes. Active Army utilize DA Form 4187 and include DA Form 2A, DA Form 2-1, and letters of recommendation from the chain of command evaluating the soldier's potential and ability to
complete the course to CDR, PERSCOM TAPC-EPT-F, 2461 Eisenhower Ave. Alexandria, VA. 22331-0400. National Guard and Army Reserve SSGs' will receive a certificate of completion for attending this course, additional skill level 30 training is required to be awarded the MOS. REQUEST FOR WAIVER MUST BE SUMBITTED TO: CDR, AMEDD Center & School, AMEDD Personnel Proponent Directorate, ATTN: MCCS-DE, 2427 Hood Street, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234-7584.
Course is 19 weeks in duration. Note: This course is accredited by the American Society of Health Systems Pharmacists.
NOTE: HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED WHEN REPORTING TO THE AMEDDC&S, SO
SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF REQUIRED COURSES CAN BE VERIFIED.
