Clinical Pharmacy Technician

Job TitleClinical Pharmacy TechnicianDutiesThe Clinical Pharmacy Technician will perform all duties under the direct supervision of the assigned Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. All clinical decision-making will be in accordance with the clinic protocol and will first be reviewed by the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. The Clinical Pharmacy Technician's responsibilities include:Reviews supply prior authorizations for pharmacy service. Collects all pertinent information reviewing chart. Will contact providers and/or patients to obtain proper information for review of prior authorization.Routinely obtains and reviews laboratory or medical information as assigned by the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist and reports all values beyond normal limits to the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist for review.Make clinical assessments, document all clinical activities, update problem list and update medication allergy information in the medical record.Interview patients to ascertain significant medical & medication history/reconciliation. Evaluate medication regimens for appropriateness, drug interactions, therapeutic duplications, noncompliance, and adverse drug events. Enter other appropriate diagnostic test/procedures for Clinical Pharmacy Specialist. Make recommendations to medical staff and refer patient to appropriate services as needed for patient care.Participates in team and committee meetings as assigned.Computer Data Entry/Management The Clinical Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for accurate and timely computer data entry. These duties may include:Enters accurate progress notes into the patient's medical record using computer templates and information obtained directly from the patient.Prioritizes operational and assigned clinical functions to provide the highest level of patient care.Reports all potential patient or pharmacy distributions problems and assists the Clinical Pharmacy Specialist in reporting adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and near misses.VaccinationsAdministers, prepares, documents, dispense and deliver vaccinations.Transports vaccinations and other supplies in a government vehicleLift boxes, supplies, etc.Assists with vaccine inventory management and ordering of necessary supplies for vaccinations.Assist staff with scheduling appointments.Provides reminder phone calls to patients.Restock pharmacy and clinic areas with necessary supplies for vaccine preparation and administration.Trains pharmacy staff on vaccine preparation.Instruct nursing staff on inventory management, aseptic technique, and vaccine preparation.Hospital DischargesPrepare discharge medications after prescription/order(s) are reviewed by a pharmacist for therapeutic propriety, reviews orders for technical accuracy and converts the order, if necessary, so that the item dispensed corresponds to the drug and dose ordered.Reads and interprets prescriptions, obtains proper medication or material in the proper strength and dosage form; determines proper amount and counts, pours, or measures the medications; affixes proper label; and records required data on Pharmacy's copy of prescription/order.After a final check by a pharmacist, dispenses and/or delivers medication in ambulatory care or discharge situations.Assists decentralized pharmacists and other members of the interdisciplinary health care team in ensuring safe and effective care transitions and patient satisfaction throughout the discharge process.Work Schedule: Usually Monday-Friday, the schedule is rotating evenings and weekends at the needs of the Service.Functional Statement #: 71171FRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized