Sih-Pharmacy Tech-Pd

Description:

Positions Location: Ionia, MI

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

Compounds and dispenses medications accurately and according to established operations. Processes information and prepares retail prescriptions. The certified technician will assist the Pharmacists with various other related duties

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Answers the telephone, receiving and relaying messages as needed.

• Receives new and refill prescription orders and processes them in a timely manner.

• Collects information needed to fill prescriptions and records information used in filling prescriptions.

• Must abide by federal, state and local laws to collect and prepare patient information.

• Enters data into computer considering patient safety and confidentiality

• Keeps all prescription forms after prescriptions are dispensed.

• Assists pharmacist in safe preparation and delivery of IV's and medications.

• Follows pharmacist instructions and directives in performing daily duties.

• Verifies all orders with the Pharmacist on duty and informs the Pharmacist of any medications that do not seem in line with the patient's condition or previous medications.

• Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

• Assists pharmacist in preparing prescriptions by counting, packaging, pouring medications and labeling containers

• Orders medication from wholesaler or manufacturer; also orders ancillary pharmacy supplies

• Communicates with pharmacist regarding all prescriber and patient questions and medication warnings or interactions.

• Receives, prices, and stocks all orders from wholesalers and manufacturer. Updates drug prices as needed.

• Organizes outdated or overstocked medications to ship back to manufacturers for credit.

• Helps maintain various daily logs according to JCAHO guidelines.

• Checks crash carts, restocks Pyxis machines, and distributes medications to nursing units.

• Mixes IV additive solutions and chemotherapy as required using aseptic technique.

• Compounding of Non-Sterile medications up to and including Moderate Compounding as defined by USP<795> & Sterile Medications up to and including Medium Risk as defined by USP<797>, including Hazardous Drugs.

• Compounding caregivers adhere to the prescription or medical order for the strength, quality and purity of compounding preparations. Compounded products are packaged, labeled and dispensed according to current laws & regulations.

Job Requirements

General Requirements • Certified as a Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) • State of Michigan Pharmacy Technician License Work Experience Experience as a Pharmacy Technician, preferred. Education High School Diploma or GED. Specialized Knowledge and Skills • Excellent oral & written communication skills • Excellent time management skills • Strong departmental team player • Strong interpersonal skills • Must be able to work well under pressure

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Location: Sparrow Ionia Hospital

Activation Date: Friday, June 14, 2024

Expiration Date: Saturday, September 27, 2025

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