Pharmacy Technician

Unit NotesPharmacy Tech-The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting the pharmacist in the maintenance of pharmacy drug distribution system, with a focus on quality and accuracy, patient care, and customer service. This includes, but is not limited to packaging and delivering medications, assisting in inventory control, stocking supplies, and verifying stock in order to maintain inventory records. Under supervision of a pharmacist, and consistent with state, federal and local regulations, prepare medication orders for final check by pharmacist: Fills and delivers medication carts accurately and timely, Manages Pyxis Inventory,Ensures medications are delivered to patient care areas in a timely manner, Performs monthly nursing unit inspections for quality assurance and communicates any immediate problems to a supervisor for correction,Interacts with staff members and completes other duties as assigned by pharmacists or supervisor.

1. Fills and delivers medication cartsaccurately and timely (40%)Prints/Reprints fills lists, catch up reports, and labels asnecessaryMaintains returned medicationsIndentifies issues left in cartPerforms cart exchange per hospital policy to ensurenurses have access to their patients' medications
2. Manages Pyxis Inventory (20%) Accurately selects and loads medications, includingcontrolled substancesOrganizes according to ISMP saftey initiativesEvaluates medication use trends to maintainappropriate par levelsEnsures removal of expired/damaged products in atimely mannerResolves discrepencies and technical issues whenappropriate
3. Ensures medications are delivered topatient care areas in a timely manner (10%)Performs hourly deliveries per hospital polciy and asneededReturns and puts away unused medications from theunitsDisposes of pharmaceutical waste in appropriate wastecontainers
4. Assists in Department's inventorymanagement (10%)Maintains organization and inventory in pharmacystoreroomUtilizes order book to maintain inventory PAR levelsChecks deliveries against invoices and alertssupervisor of discrepenciesPerforms bar code checks on all items prior to stockingshelvesAssists with ordering as assigned
5. Performs monthly nursing unit inspections for quality assurance and communicates any immediate problems to a supervisor for correction(10%)Checks nursing units for expired or returnedmedications per hospital policyMonitors temperature logs for all refrigerators andwarmers containing medication
6. Prepares medications with oversight of pharmacist (10%)Correctly determines the number of doses to be sentAccurately prepares IV medications, including properexpiration datingFollows IV room regulations regarding garbing andcleaningRepackages unit dose medications using the PakEDGE software and repackaing equipment

Experience -Prior experience in a hospital pharmacy or another relevant healthcare environment prefferedExcellent communication and interpersonal skills to deliver exceptional customer service

Certs- Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification or Pharmacy Intern License prefferedParticipates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related tospecific areas of expertise.

Equipment - Pak-EDGE software and medical packaging, Barcoding, prioritization capabilities, and exceptionalcommunication and customer service skills.