Pharmacy Technician
JOB SUMMARY
- Performs a wide variety of technical and clerical duties for the hospital wide drug distribution system and intravenous admixture program, including : Maintaining confidential records;
- preparing intravenous medication including but not limited to chemotherapeutic preparations, while abiding by clean room regulations (USP 797);
repackaging of unit-dose medications, performing monthly ward inspections, and rotating at off-site SAH-owned pharmacies on a regular basis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
- Medication orders are filled accurately.
- Code carts and code trays are filled and ready for checking.
- Repackaging of medications is done correctly and procedure is followed.
- Medications are written on the re-order list when inventory is low.
- Items on the To Do list are completed without waiting to be assigned.
- Ward inspection assignment is completed monthly
- Phone calls are triaged and managed whenever possible. If the call requires a pharmacist the call is given to the appropriate person.
- IVs are prepared when needed for delivery; preparation does not delay delivery.
- Titrate rounds are done and titrating IV meds are prepared and delivered prior to the time required.
- IV lists are reconciled each morning and any discrepancies are clarified.
- IV and Chemo orders are filled accurately.
- IV and Chemo orders are manufactured in accordance with good sterile product preparation technique.
- IV room is restocked on an ongoing basis so that supplies are readily available.
- Proper garb regulations are adhered to.
- Temperature and hood cleaning logs are completed
- IV room cleaning is done and documented
- Chemotherapy procedures are followed including technique, garb and checking process.
- ParX is always used for refills and loads of medications
- Pyxis refills are accurate.
- Medication expiration dates are checked and updated in the Pyxis
- Floorstock is checked and filled on schedule days.
- Pyxis alerts are looked at and action taken in a timely manner. Pyxis FST is called if needed.
- Proper procedure are followed in the handling of controlled substances
- Questions are clarified with the Pharmacist.
- Medication errors are brought to the attention of the Pharmacist for clarification
- Any question regarding a physician order which the technician feels is inappropriate is brought to the Pharmacist for clarification
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / LICENSURE / TECHNICAL / OTHER
- Minimum Education Requirements : High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum Work Experience : Six to twelve months pharmacy experience preferred
- Equipment / Software / Certification : Technician certification preferred. MA Technician Registration Required.
30+ days ago