Pharmacy Technician

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Director Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician will fill routine orders for unit dose, prepare pre-packaged pharmaceuticals per demand and demonstrate proficiency in delivering care to assigned age-specific patient population.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Demonstrates ability to effectively work with Administration team and nursing staff.

•    Review and provide cost analysis for medications on pre-admission evaluations.

•    Ensures medications are available upon admission.

•    Follows procedures to order medications via the wholesaler / vendor to include, but not limited to: Ordering on-contract / least expensive; reconcile and sign invoice upon receipt.

•    Reads and interprets physician orders.

•    Manipulates pharmaceuticals in preparation for dispensing.

•    Exhibits appropriate usage of equipment necessary for compounding, preparing, labeling, and dispensing drugs.

•    Maintains Pyxis according to best practice to include, but not limited to: stocking appropriate quantities, checking expiration dates; rotating stock; loading medications; establishing par levels; checking return bin; resolving discrepancies.

•    Processes orders, prepares and monitors the use and administration of medication therapies in the hospital as required by applicable laws and regulations and in accordance with accepted standards of practice.

•    Maintains a clean, organized pharmacy at all times.

•    Counts, packages, and labels unit doses for inspection by pharmacist and fills routine orders for non-prescription pharmaceuticals. 

•    Assists pharmacist as directed including filling orders, preparing labels, and computer related work.

•    Assists with IV preparation and delivery.  Follows USP 797 / best practice guidelines.

•    Logs controlled drugs delivered to the pharmacy, puts away and rotates stock as needed.  Completes / signs DEA 222 form upon receipt.  Completes / signs all Pyxis reports to include, but not limited to: discrepancies; delivery, return, and refill.

•    Prepares and makes deliveries to patient units and ancillary departments.

•    Checks for bulk items in blue-bin or refrigerator for refill.

•    Removes medications from patient blue bins / refrigerator upon patient discharge.

•    Reconciles IV’s and medications not administered before printing IV batch.

•    Reconciles any medications not given via Refill list.

•    Maintains department records, reports, and files as required to include, but not limited to: temperature logs in Pharmacy and Nursing stations; IV hood cleaning; controlled substance use; discrepancy reports.

•    Presents ideas to improve services and efficiencies.

•    Prints and distributes daily Pyxis reports to appropriate departments / individuals.

•    Performs monthly medication area inspections.

•    Processes recall notices.

•    Complies with state regulations and national standards as they apply to pharmacy.

•    Communicates and collaborates with other clinical service departments to achieve cohesion and effectiveness.

•    Participates in monthly staff meetings to ensure appropriate information is reported and communicated.

•    Communicates operational concerns and needs to the Director Pharmacy, when necessary.

•    Ensures there are no “unknown” drug descriptions in Pyxis.

•    Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

•    High School or equivalent.

•    Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

EXPERIENCE:

•    Prefer 1 year of hospital experience.

•    IV Certified

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

•    Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPht) preferred.

•    Registered Pharmacy Technician in State of Texas

•    IV Certification.

•    Current AHA BLS/CPR certification