Pharmacy Technician I

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician III provides support to pharmacists, clinical specialist , and managers in all aspects of providing pharmacy services. It is the Technician III that helps identify and improve pharmacy operations and serves as a leader in their area of expertise. The Technician III participates in quality improvement initiatives within the department. The Technician III has a history of qualitative consistency and productivity in multiple core areas and works with minimal supervision and guidance.

Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, prepares medications according to prescription or physician order.


A. Includes the following activities:

1. Unit Dose:-Includes filling, packaging, distributing, labeling and scanning medications. Weighs, measures and mixes ingredients, emulsions, liquids, powders, and ointments using proper equipment and technique. Ability to sign in, load and refill automated dispensing machines. Basic inventory of CII safe. ;Perform routine functions as well as trouble shooting on automated dispensing equipment. Ability to print and compare reports in CII safe.;

2. IV room-Using aseptic technique prepares and labels intravenous admixtures and other sterile products. Fills syringes, and reconstitutes small volume injectable pharmaceuticals for subsequent check and dispensing by a pharmacist.

3. ;*limited to staff that are trained in Outpatient RX area- Selects prescription items for customers. Rings the register and completes the Ohio State Board requirements with each sale.


B. ; In addition the Technician III must be trained in at least one specialty area

1. OR; Able to perform daily activities in the OR pharmacy. Activities include preparation and control of narcotic kits, preparation of antibiotics, irrigations and ophthalmic preps, and maintaining proper inventory.

2. Oncology; Able to perform daily activities in the Oncology Department. Activities include preparation and restocking of chemotherapeutic agents. Understands and complies with reconstitution standards.

3. Compounding of TPNs/CVVH: Able to enter the orders and operate the Baxa / Abacus system. Verifies all orders and issues with pharmacist

4. Buyer: Able to place order for medications thru wholesaler. Knowledge of inventory and needs of department. Aware of items that are special ordered. Ordering of narcotics.

Uses technology in the department.


A. This includes the following:


1. Patient information lookup in Epic


2. In-Basket RX messages in Epic for unit dose medications


3. Printing of labels in Epic and wasplabeler DP tracker


Delivery-Includes the transportation of medications from the pharmacy to areas outside the pharmacy. This includes medication cart delivery, IV run and unit dose run. Runs delivered at the correct "run time", and delivered to the correct area, refrigerator vs cart.


Assists the Pharmacist in daily activities.


Answers telephone, receiving and relaying messages as needed.


Assists in the orientation, teaching and guidance of other pharmacy supportive personnel. Shows leadership.


Assist in projects

Shows initiative for quality improvement

Re-orders drugs and supplies when stock is low or predetermined stock level indicated. Rotates stock, checks expiration dates and cleans assigned area.


Performs as a receptionist at the RX window. Distributing medications and orders for the correct department and patient. Fills out appropriate paperwork for distribution of medications, RX pads, and RX computer paper. ;Answers and directs phone calls, and assists with any issues.

Maintains a safe environment according to policy and procedure.


Maintains the department in a neat, clean and orderly manner.


Follows departmental and hospital safety policies and procedures.


Maintains equipment according to procedure

Prepares continuous quality improvement records as requested

As a representative of The Christ Hospital, promotes a positive image in all dealings with all other hospital employees and hospital guests.


Performs other duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Pharmacy, Assistant Director, Pharmacy Managers, and Pharmacists.


Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Please describe any specialized knowledge or skills, which are REQUIRED to perform the position duties. Do not personalize the job description, credentials, or knowledge and skills based on the current associate. List any special education required for this position.

EDUCATION:


High School Diploma or GED

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

At least eight years (16,640 hours) of experience as a Pharmacy Technician including ;at least five ;years at the Christ Hospital Pharmacy Department


REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Must meet all minimum qualifications for a Technician II

Performance appraisals documenting the following:

- A work history of qualitative consistency, productivity and appropriate interdependence.

- A work history of initiative, motivation, and flexibility

- A work history of above average quality, quantity, and knowledge of work

- A work history of above average attendance and reliability

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS:

The Person has passed an examination approved by the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy.

Person must maintain active Technician Certification from an approved Ohio State Board Pharmacy program.