Pharmacy Technician
Supplies for dispensing as directed by a licensed pharmacist. Follows security and storage requirements of all medications, including temperature monitoring.
Takes inventory and analyzes patient-care area medication supply; replaces outdated medications and depleted inventory; performs cycle counts.
- Independently performs inspections for medication outdates. Restocks and delivers medications to patient care areas or clinics, including automated dispensing machines;
- assists in resolving discrepancies. Prepares non-parenteral, nonhazardous, and hazardous medications for dispensing, including controlled substances;
delivers medications. Prepares parenteral medications for dispensing, including controlled substances and any specialty area (e.
g., chemotherapy); maintains required records for controlled substances. Independently prepares medications for dispensing through pharmacy software while verifying all lot and expiration numbers.
Follows the dispense prep / dispense check process in Epic when preparing medications. Maintains inventory and supplies in assigned pharmacy area, ensuring all inventory has a validated barcode process per established guidelines.
Performs charging and crediting of medication returns. Reports adverse drug events and medication variances using the hospital variance reporting program (QSRS).
Required Certifications : State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) Certification Certification from a nationally recognized board or body approved by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA)
Preferred Qualifications : Sterile compounding experience, especially with handling chemotherapy and / or IV preparations for the operating room.