Pharmacy Technician

Overview

Special Instructions

Responsibilities

• With the use of an automated dispensing system printout, fills each automated dispensing machine with an appropriate supply of medications.

• Verifies the contents of automated dispensing system stock by checking stock filled by another technician (if approved by state pharmacy regulation).

• Fills patient medication orders with the correct medication from computer labels prior to each run.

• Fills (if applicable) and delivers controlled substance orders to nursing units and ancillary departments according to policy and procedure.

• Delivers checked medications to the nursing units.

• Refills automated dispensing system machines to prescribed par levels.

• Reports unusual occurrences to the pharmacists.

• Restocks nursing units, operating room, recovery room and ancillary departments with a predetermined supply of floor stock medications and supplies.

• Maintains and restocks individual filling stations and work areas, including all satellites while contributing to the maintenance of a fixed, minimal level of pharmacy inventory.

• Reorders pharmacy supplies from the hospital warehouse.

• Bills/credits patient medications by use of the computer charging system or the remote charging system.

• Maintains pharmacy in a clean and organized fashion.

• Maintains a clean and sterile environment within the intravenous admixture area, including the clean room.

• Routinely washes with appropriate germicidal solutions all hoods, counters, carts and all other equipment that will be used within the work area.

• Responsible for safe and careful handling of chemotherapeutic medications (if applicable).

• Responsible for the proper disposal of all materials used in the preparation of chemotherapy and IV additive medications.

• Generates reports and labels to compile and arrange a work list for the preparation of an adequate number of IV admixtures to cover a 24-hour period.

• Assembles materials for the preparation of the daily supply of IVs including medication labels, medications, solutions, syringes, needles, administration sets and other equipment necessary.

• Labels predetermined supply of IV bags and syringes with the computer-generated patient name and drug/dose label.

• Ensures that all IVs are properly labeled with the information deemed necessary by the Intravenous Admixture Guidelines.

• Checks finished solutions for clarity and particulate matter and places IVs in proper storage area after the final check by the pharmacist.

• Prepares bulk manufactured IV syringes as per par levels.

• Maintains workload records and statistics as required.

• Routinely checks expiration dates of medication in the Pharmacy Department and on the nursing units.

• Rotates and recycles stock when needed.

• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards.

• Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.

• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.

• Engages customers and patients to provide quality customer service.

• Utilizes pharmacy information system to correctly enter patient and drug information, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring medications.

• Assists pharmacist in maintaining workflow and scheduling.

• Responsible and accountable for registering sales on cash register, collecting payment and reconciling payments.

• Works with physicians, nurses, and pharmacists to secure a prior authorization.

• Performs non-sterile compounding and recordkeeping.

• Updates patient records including allergies, demographics, health, and insurance information.

• Prepares prescriptions for shipping to patients.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma required.

Experience

• Up to one (1) year of experience preferred.

• Six (6) to twelve (12) months of pharmacy experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Proficient math and computer skills.

• Knowledge regarding medication use, common disease states, and patient care workflow.

• No history of alcoholism, drug addiction or indiscriminate use of habit-forming or dangerous drugs.

• No felony/criminal record.

Licenses & Certifications

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification required upon hire.

• Registration with the Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician required upon hire (Kentucky and West Virginia) or Pharmacy Technician Trainee (West Virginia only).