Pharmacy Technician (406)

JOB SUMMARY: Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

This will be an evening shift with a seven days on then seven days off schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS:

JOB SPECIFIC CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Medications

• Pharmacology

• Sterile Compounding

• Pharmaceutical Calculations

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned.

• Collects patient home medications per hospital process and enters into EMAR.

• Fills physician orders, medication surgical kits, medication carts, and stock requisitions accurately.

• Replenishes medications in emergency drug containers and floor stock areas accurately.

• Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques.

• Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule.

• Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies in appropriate locations.

• Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.

• Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications.

• Restocks medication and IV dispensing areas accurately within specified time periods.

• Repackages bulk medications in unit-dose packages safely and accurately per established procedures using appropriate techniques.

• Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds. Enters medication orders into pharmacy computer system accurately.

• Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately.

• Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required.

• Answers the telephone, identifying self and department; directs calls to appropriate personnel. Answers requests and makes stat deliveries to patient care and ancillary areas when requested.

• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.

• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately; files documentation in appropriate locations.

• Demonstrates good oral and written communication.

• Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized; keeps pharmacy equipment clean.

• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly; identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications.

EXPECTED BEHAVIORS:

• Maintains current technician certification, attends pharmacy staff meetings, participates in orientation, education, and training programs; reviews literature and other materials as assigned and completes all competence/skills assessment requirements.

• Is punctual and dependable; reports to work as scheduled; absenteeism and tardiness are within policy guidelines.

• Maintains a neat, professional, and well-groomed appearance; observes pharmacy dress code; wears identification badge at all times.

• Performs work within specified time frames; adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload and/or work schedule.

• Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors, and staff members; demonstrates good oral and written communication.

• Works cooperatively with all staff members; voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate persons in a positive manner.

• Demonstrates sound judgment consistent with training/academic background.

• Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, visitor, and employee information; complies with HIPAA Privacy Rule standards.

• Fosters a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members; assists coworkers in tasks, as time permits.

• Adheres to health-system policies and procedures; complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, medication-use safety, security, fire safety, and infection control; complies with all applicable federal/ state/local laws, rules, and regulations; performs all duties under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.

• Performance demonstrates efforts to improve patient satisfaction, lower costs, improve quality, and promote safety.

• Understands and meets customers' needs and expectations; the patient and family members always come first.

• Demonstrates the ability to address problems in a group setting using tools and techniques for identification and resolution of problems.

• Demonstrates the values and behaviors of the organization.