Description
Compound, prepare, and package pharmaceuticals as specified in a medication order or prescription under the supervision of a pharmacist.
They are not permitted to counsel patients.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Receive and review prescriptions or refill requests. Select appropriate medication i.e. right drug, strength, formulation.
Identify discrepancies and communicate with a pharmacist to clarify.
- Accurately perform pharmaceutical and chemical calculations to prepare medications.
- Utilize pharmacy equipment to accurately weigh, measure, and pack medications.
- Fill and deliver controlled substances according to department policies and procedures.
- Prepare, package, and label pharmaceuticals according to regulations and pharmacy policies / procedures.
- Compound medications and sterile or nonsterile pharmaceuticals in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Determine refill amount, pull, and stocks automated dispensing machines (ADC's).
- Identify and pull expired medications per pharmacy policy.
- Perform inventory of pharmacy medications and supplies to maintain adequate stock to dispense medications needed by patients.
- Complete documentation required by regulations and pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Maintain medication security at all times.
- Perform medroom inspections.
- Respond to routine inquiries from physicians, nurses and other staff within scope of practice.
- Identify, report, and help resolve system issues and / or other items in need of repair such as submitting a ticket or calling a vendor.
- Participate in departmental orientation, training and quality assurance programs.
- Participate in department and hospital educational programs to maintain skill and competency levels; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor.
- Perform pharmacy clerk and technician I functions as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least 18 years of age
- High School Diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma
- Current and active, unrestricted Pharmacy Technician License in Arizona
- Current and active Pharmacy technician certification (PTCB or EXCPT)
- One year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician, preferred
- BLS certification within 90 days of hire
Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity
SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual.
Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him / her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations.
In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.