Overview:
Performs technical, clerical, and distributive pharmacy functions under the direction of a licensed pharmacist.
Responsibilities:
Patient Care * Performs basic calculations for compounding and order processing with accuracy.
- Communicates with patient care units to ensure efficient drug distribution.
- Aseptically prepares total parenteral nutrition solutions, injectable chemotherapy, antibiotics, and other medications for injectable therapy.
- Performs bulk compounding and repackaging activities in accordance with generally accepted pharmacy guidelines. (USP795, Local, State and Federal rules and regulations).
- Delivers medications to patient care units and processes returns.
- Processes floor stock including automated distribution and stock carts.
- Fills unit dose carts or Pyxis for patient medication distribution.
- Provides general assistance and support to pharmacist staff including filling orders and preparing labels.
- Restocks pre-hospital care boxes and other kits.
Compliance/Safety * Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
- Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Practices in a safe and cost effective manner.
- Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.
- Ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
- Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.
- Completes assigned station checks thoroughly each month and as needed.
- Demonstrates initiative to maintain and enhance knowledge and skills required for unit.
Administrative
- Answering phones. Checking and responding to emails each shift.
- Assures ADT (Admission, Discharge and Transfer) notification handling.
- Processes patient charges and credits.
- Distributes controlled substances appropriately.
- Processes, receives, and correctly distributes wholesale orders to inventory.
- Assists new technicians with their orientation and training.
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED- Required Certification & Licensures
Licensed with State Board of Pharmacy- Required
Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board- Required
Experience
Experience
3 months to 1 year- Preferred
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