This position provides technical support to pharmacists through preparation of unit doses, data entry, delivery of medications, and cartfill exchange. Functions as a liaison and a point of contact for various pharmacy operations and interdisciplinary team members. Facilitate and prioritizes time sensitive duties which may include but are not limited to delivery of urgent medications, pharmacy program support and operational procedures. Person working this shift is responsible for ensuring accountability and accuracy of standard operations procedures in these areas. Position works under direct supervision of a Pharmacist who is responsible for the safe and proper distribution and use of drugs in inpatients and outpatients who range in age from neonates, infants <1 year old, children and adolescents ages 1-18, adults ages 19-65, and the elderly age >65. Be able to perform duties as specified in Pharmacy Technician 1 Class specification as applicable to work unit.
Assist pharmacist through performance of the following technical support activities:
Prioritize labels from new orders to assure that product is delivered to label location at least one hour prior to label due time.
Organize and restock work areas during and prior to end of shift, and remove expired medication.
Round to nursing locations; deliver items and remove excess and discontinued oral dosage and injectable dosage units from patients’ bins and refrigerators and return to pharmacy for action.
Perform Unit Dose functions including:
System optimization, hardware maintenance, user support, reporting, file transmission and assistance in problem-solving pertaining to automation and technology.
Performs a detailed and thorough audit of controlled substances medications dispensed for a patient and reconciles against products documented as adminisered or returned to the pharmacy for wasting. Demonstrates the ability to strengthen accountability, identify suspected diversion, and responds to known or suspected diversion incidents to avoid serious patient care, legal, and compliance implications.
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Job Related Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without accommodation
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Job Related Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Environment, Physical Demands & Equipment Usage
Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals and noise. Understand the difference of non-hazardous and hazardous medications; safely handle hazardous medications per regulatory guidelines. Flexibility in scheduling of shift times. Accountability for accuracy associated with performance of the duties to this position.
Ability to stand/walk, push or pull delivery carts, bending and reaching for 6-8 continuous hours per day. Maintain automated dispensing cabinet movement and stock to accommodate patient needs. Ability to manipulate dosage form devices (i.e., syringes, unit dose packaging etc).
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