Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Description:

Performs technical duties related to drug distribution and dispensing as a member of the pharmaceutical team to improve the outcome and quality of patient care, under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

• Enters physician orders into the hospital computer system to update/edit patient profiles and charges.
• Assists patients, nurses, physicians, and others with medication order requests and pharmacy related needs.
• Monitors stock inventory levels and medication expiration dates for pharmacy areas and replenishes medications as needed. Conducts monthly/periodic inspections of patient care/department areas.
• Fills and replaces medications in the automated medication dispensing machines and transports to appropriate nursing unit(s).
• Prepares IV admixtures using aseptic techniques, including STATS, parenteral nutrition bags, and cytotoxic agents.
• Delivers and retrieves medications, including narcotics, and pharmacy supplies to/from patient care and satellite pharmacy areas.
• Compounds products in bulk, or per individual order, and prepares private stock orders and individual unit-of-use packaging, when not otherwise available.
• Completes and maintains controlled substance inventory log/records.
• Effectively performs all pharmacy technician duties in all pharmacy locations including the OR pharmacy.
• May assist the Lead Pharmacy Technician in orienting new Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician students.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of hospital pharmacy experience (with IV admixture) preferred.
• COVID-19 Vaccine required
• Must have DC License

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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