Pharmacy Auditor

To assist in overseeing the daily operations of the ADM, reports, audits and database management.

Responsibilities

Responsibility A: Assists in the operations for the Pharmacy Automated Dispensing Machines (Omnicell) 

• Oversees adequate par levels of non-controlled substance medications are maintained in the ADMs as documented through Par vs. Usage reports and as evidenced by lack of inventory complaints from nursing and/or pharmacy areas 

• Works with Pharmacy Computer Support and BioMed to follow up on technical or mechanical issues involving Omnicells 

• Provides support for the inventory specialist during annual inventory (non-controlled substance medications) 

• Create new Omnicell configuration for non-controlled substances medications. Work with the Inventory Specialist (Controlled Substance/Omnicell) to coordinate the addition of new Omnicell

 Responsibility B: Ensure Controlled Substance Compliance

 • Performs routine controlled substance audits of pharmacy areas, including, but not limited to, daily destock transactions, controlled substances Omnicell discrepancy audits, Secure vault audits, Destock – Restock matching audits of controlled substances vault 

• Performs any Nursing Omnicell audits as assigned 

Responsibility C: Documentation and Report 

• Provides Medication Override Report (detail and summary) 

• Provides monthly Medication Area Inspection Report 

• Provides special request reports by the administrative team within the department guidelines 

• Provides the area managers weekly controlled substance Omnicell cycle count reports of nursing and pharmacy areas 

• Ensure the accuracy of Nursing Omnicell inventory list 

• Completes all applicable QC checklists. 

Responsibility D: Education 

• Participates in the education of pharmacy students and new employee as documented by signature on the objectives and competencies form 

• Participates in the training of non-pharmacy personnel as documented by the completion of the Record of Attendance Form 

• Understands legal limitation of technicians when performing duties and refers situations requiring professional judgment to manager

 Responsibility E: Communication 

• Informs manager in a timely manner regarding any compliant issues 

• Answers the email, phone and pages within department standards. Limits personal phone calls so as to not interfere with patient care or operations 

• Communicates and treats all co-workers with respect and courtesy, avoiding loud and disruptive conversation, and/or remarks indicating disrespect 

• Communicates with co-workers when leaving the area and returns within stated time frame Responsibility F: Performs other essential functions. 

• Maintains patient confidentiality as documented by lack of complaints and observation of Manager • Takes no longer than a 45-minute meal beak

 • Completes mandatory health, safety, and training/in-service requirements by deadline 

• Performs additional duties as assigned within specified deadlines 

• Participates in Fiscal Services staffing to maintain competences • Demonstrates initiative when opportunities are presented as evidenced by successful completion of projects 

• Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals. 

• Good math, reading and communication skills. Incumbent must be able to operate equipment used in the preparation of sterile products

Qualifications

• RPHT-TX - Registered Pharmacy Technician from the State Board of Pharmacy required, OR
• PHAR INT - Pharmacy Intern
• CPHT certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred
• 2 years pharmacy technician experience preferred