Pharmacy Technician - PRN

Procures and distributes medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignments according to established policies, procedures, and protocols

Accurately fills medication orders and follows labeling requirements of physician orders, first-dose and non-ADC medications.  Labeling follows departmental procedures.  Products are bar-coded according to departmental procedures.

Accurately prepackages medications following departmental procedures

Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule

Dispenses controlled substances accurately with proper documentation; counting discrepancies and suspected diversions are immediately brought to the attention of a pharmacist

Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures

Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations

Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.  Identified and replaces outdated and unusable drugs

Restocks pharmacy inventory 

Disposes of unusable returned medications follows departmental procedures 

Accurately replenishes floor stock medications: refill and floor stock requisitions, emergency kits and crash carts, surgical kits

Contributes to the effective operation of the department

Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds

Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately and in a timely manner to avoid any late corrections to patient's account

Generates reports and labels as required 

Organizes and prioritizes work assignments; appropriately responds to emergency STAT, Now, and routine requests

Makes STAT deliveries to patient care areas when requested

Answers the telephone within three rings, identifying themselves and the department.  Directs calls to appropriate personnel

Answers requests at the window

Keeps pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and well organized 

Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately.  Files documentation in appropriate locations

Demonstrates effective and appropriate oral and written communication 

Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department

Assists pharmacy in preparation of employee prescriptions

Be aware of the high-risk mediations in the pharmacy and the importance of their prompt and proper placement or replacement

Completes and documents all assigned medication storage inspections at least monthly; identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications; informs pharmacist of any drug related problems and their resolution status

Collects data, conducts quality monitors and inspections, and maintains logs, records and other documentation as assigned

Assures patient medications have been checked and released by a pharmacist prior to dispensing or delivery 

Maintains competence required for current position:  Full-time pharmacy technician - will be required to obtain certification

Attends and participates in staff meetings; obtains prior approval when unable to attend

Attends orientation, education and training programs.  Review literature and other materials pertinent to the practice of pharmacy 

Completes all competencies/skills assessments by established deadlines

Stays current with pharmacy communications