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Job Description
" Assists the pharmacist in ensuring the appropriateness of all medication doses by correctly entering patient s diagnosis, weight, allergies, and body surface area in the computer. " Follows aseptic technique and infection control in the preparation of sterile products. Completes annual recertification and scores at least 90% on the aseptic technique/infection control skills and written exam as documented by a qualified observer. Insists other technicians and pharmacists practice aseptic technique and infection control. " Ensures the medications prepared are correct as verified by the pharmacist and as documented by a lack of dispensing errors. " Demonstrates competence at batch/medication/prescription order entry. " Works with Pharmacy Support Services personnel to maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies. Follows procedures established for stock replacement. Follows nonformulary procedures. " Obtains pharmacist initial/final checks and assigns dilution and expiration dating labels to medications according to department standards.
Shift #1: 11pm 7:30am (weekdays & weekends) Shift #2: 3pm-11:30pm (weekdays & weekends) Skills: " Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals. " Incumbent have math skills, reading skills and good communication skills. Incumbent must be able to operate equipment used in the preparation of sterile products. Education: Required- RPHT-TX - Reg Pharmacy Technician - TX State Board of Pharmacy Or PHAR INT - Pharmacy Intern State Board of Pharmacy Preferred- CPHT - Cert-Pharm. TECH Certification Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
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