Pharmacy Tech Inpatient

Pharmacy Technician

The Technician delivers orders to nursing units, restocks automated dispensing cabinets, troubleshoots problems with automated dispensing cabinets, compounds non-sterile preparations via USP 795 requirements, compounds sterile products via aseptic technique according to USP 797 and 800 standards, and acts as a receptionist for the department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Responds to hospital staff requests for medication or information. Follows through to meet patient needs.

Answers questions presented by other pharmacy staff, nursing and physicians by researching in EPIC and/or other resources as appropriate.

Participates and/or contributes to Pharmacy and hospital improvement activities.

Performs simple pharmacy calculations and uses reference material efficiently.

Operates and utilizes all aspects of the pharmacy automation and software.

Troubleshoots problems with automated dispensing cabinets and assists in coordination of vendor technician resolution.

Performs all safety checks (barcode scans and visually inspects) during the checking process of first doses, cart fills, automated dispensing cabinet restocking, etc.

Completes biannual IV Room competency within designated timeframes.

Prepares compounded non-sterile products accurately and per pharmacy policy.

Prepares all compounded sterile products accurately with good aseptic technique. Maintains adequate volumes of prepared compounds and binaries as needed for patient care and per pharmacy policy.

Prepares hazardous medications according to hospital policy during both general dispensing and IV preparation via closed-system transfer device (CTSD).

Ensures that all excess supplies are put away and that the hoods are cleaned before leaving for the day and all USP 797 documentation is complete on a daily basis.

Participates in training of new technicians and pharmacists in an appropriate capacity based on experience.

Participates in department inspection initiatives throughout the organization to ensure medication is within date and stored within manufacturer regulated parameters.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature and professional organizations.

Additional duties upon certification: Assists the pharmacist with controlled substance driven tasks (restocks, patient specific, misc pharmacy tasks)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Work Experience

One year of pharmacy experience preferred but not required.

Certification/License

Will be required to register or apply for Pharmacy registration after interview prior to start date. Must become a Certified Pharmacy Technician within one year of employment.

Mental/Physical Requirements

Considerable mental concentration required completing duties. Standing and walking up stairs 75% of shift is required. Light lifting (25lbs) required. Ability to perform fine manipulation of small vials, syringes, and needles is required.

Working Conditions

Most of workday spent in Pharmacy, with frequent rounds to Patient Care Units. Considerable refrigerator/freezer, Automation, printer, telephone, and IV room noise. Exposure to differing pressure barriers when working in the IV Rooms as well as strong smelling chemicals used in cleaning IV Rooms.