POSITION SUMMARY:

Working under the day to day supervision of the pharmacists and Pharmacy Leadership, the technician is responsible for the proper handling of medications. This includes but is not limited to: receiving, distribution, management of expiration dates, management of inventory in Pyxis, storage, repackaging, compounding, filling orders, delivering, and stocking. The job requires excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.

Position: Pharmacy Technician I       

Department: Pharmacy

Schedule: Full Time

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works under the supervision of:

• Pharmacy Leadership

• Pharmacists

Ordering/ Receiving

• Assists with receiving order from wholesaler

• Scans in delivery

• Properly inventories/stickers delivery to ensure all items are received

• Confirms that each med is “scannable”. Involves pharmacist when appropriate

• Helps to maintain proper stock levels of drugs, supplies and solutions by Informing in writing, the need for an item when it is getting low

• Repackages medications from bulk to unit-dose when necessary

Compounding

• Performs calculations for dosing, unit conversions, admixture volumes

• Prepares clean room and sterile products area for daily use

• Follows clean room policies and procedures

• Prepares low and medium risk sterile and non-sterile compounds

• Complies with Universal precautions and uses Aseptic technique when compounding

Inventory Management

• Checks expiration dates in and outside the department

• Credits and debits patients in Meditech if meds reordered or returned

• Resolves missing medication issues

• Performs monthly floor inspections to ensure integrity of medications on the units and in patient care areas.

• Ensures all medications are properly labeled

• Properly disposes of medications, hazardous substances, sharps

• Properly identifies and returns  expired meds eligible for credit

• Assists in semi-annual inventory activities as needed

Fills Medication Orders

• Receives labels and orders, and is able to accurately select proper drug, dosage form and strength

• Accurately retrieves medications from ADC fill list

• Neatly organizes filled meds for checking.

• Accurately retrieves medications as requested at the window

• Properly refills trays and kits including but not limited to: Code Trays, STEMI kits, anaphylaxis kits, “tackle boxes” in preparation for pharmacist to check.

• Accurately fills OR Machines

Delivers medication

• Performs routine rounds to patient care areas and units in timely manner

• Delivers meds to proper location including but not limited to: ADC, Med Room or a nurse if requested.

• Updates machines with current date for drug

• Outdates meds in ADC at each delivery to machine

• Returns meds from the floors when need

Fills Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC)

• Under stands process of loading and unloading

• Fills ADC accurately by consistent use of scanner when required

• Loads meds in a neat precise manner without overfilling pocket

• Is able to trouble shoot minor equipment issues with ADC

• Is able to reboot equipment as needed

Communication

• Uses exceptional customer service skills/communication to resolve issues

• Answers phones and triages phone calls that need a pharmacists

• Communicates well with nursing and other staff outside of the pharmacy department

Professionalism

• Maintains a high degree of professionalism within and outside the department

• Maintains excellent working relationships with others

• Dresses professionally

• Maintains a neat, clean  and organized work area

•  Represents the Department of Pharmacy and acts as liaison if needed when outside the department

•  Complies with HIPAA policies

• Supports the training of new staff

•  Manages time effectively and prioritizes accordingly

Maintains Logs

• Responsible for the daily accurate documentation  of logs including but not limited to : refrigerators, hood cleaning, eye wash

• Reports any omissions or errors

Handle Controlled Substances

• Understands the importance of excellent record keeping, accuracy and handoffs when dealing with Controlled Substances.

• Immediately reports any concerns/discrepancies to pharmacist or supervisor

JOB REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

(Examples: Ability to work independently and take initiative; Good judgment and problem solving skills; Communication skills; Interpersonal and organizational skills; Level of confidentiality)

Knowledge and Skills

• Written and oral communication skills

• Basic math needed for compounding

• Ability to work in a team environment

•  Ability to problem solve

• Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients visitors and staff

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:

Education: Experience (Type & Length):

• Certification/Licensure:  Is responsible for maintaining licensure CPhT and State registration as required

• Is responsible for completing all educational modules including but not limited to:  Steward University

• Performs Gloved finger-tip and media fill test as required.