Pharmacy Tech Outpatient

Pharmacy Tech I

Perform the duties of a Technician Pharmacy I as required. Perform a variety of pharmacy technician duties under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Inpatient to include tasks such as answering the pharmacy phones triaging medication requests delivering replenishments including controlled substances and patient specific medications. Outpatient to include tasks such as answering the pharmacy phone line learning and becoming efficient with the pharmacy management system by entering patient information allergies prescription information to include filling routine prescriptions orders prepackaging pharmaceuticals and other related duties. Pharmacy technician shall understand medical and pharmaceutical terminology symbols and abbreviations used in the practice of pharmacy. Ensure adherence to Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities:

• Data - Enter various data into computer and forms verify data make corrections and ensure accuracy
• Inventory - Order mediations from wholesaler and put order on pharmacy shelf when received. Load medications into robotics
• Maintenance - Assist with the implementation and maintenance of software and hardware associated with Pyxis RxRobot Optifill and other departmental systems
• Meetings - Attend and participate in professional group meetings stay abreast of new trends and innovations
• Pharmacy Practice - Assist in various technical activities associated with the preparation and distribution of medications such as filling routine prescription orders prepackaging pharmaceuticals and other related duties
• Pharmacy Practice - Have basic understanding of pharmacology and basic knowledge of appropriate pharmacy references
• Pharmacy Practice - Know medical and pharmaceutical terminology symbols and abbreviations used in the practice of pharmacy and components of a prescription
• Pharmacy Practice - Know trade and generic names for medications frequently dispensed by the pharmacy
• Pharmacy Practice - Understand federal and state laws and regulations that affect pharmacy practice specific regulations which address the use of supportive personnel and technicians
• Pharmacy Practice - Understand pharmaceutical calculations necessary for the preparation and dispensing of drug products manufacturing preparation packaging labeling and proper storage of drug products dosage forms and routes of administration
• Pharmacy Practice - Obtain National Pharmacy Technician Certification
• Records - Maintain logs to include narcotic inventory and other controlled substance records maintain records on prescriptions dispensed
• Inpt - Learn and become efficient with automated pharmacy systems (i.e.) DoseEdge Logistics Pharmacy Keeper Cerner and BD Pyxis Enterprise/Med station
• Inpt - Perform unit and/or in- house inspections and medication safety audits
• Inpt - Process refills with correct drug dose and dosage form. Review pharmacy label before placing on medication for pharmacist approval for new orders or when stock outs occur delivery of patient specific medications to include intravenous medications
• Outpt Cashier - Perform basic cashiering duties collect money for prescription and related purchases close and balance register
• Outpt - Fill medication with correct drug dose and dosage form. Review pharmacy label before placing on medication for pharmacist approval
• Outpt - Learn and become efficient with the pharmacy management system to enter patient information allergies medical conditions and patient insurance plans
• Outpt - Type prescription information to include drug name dosage and directions on how to take medication
• Outpt - Adjudicate claims to patients insurance plan/s manufacturer coupons and patient assistance programs
• Outpt - Monitor paid claims and troubleshoot all rejected claims to ensure proper plan reimbursement is received and the appropriate copay is presented to the patient
• Outpt - Weigh measure and mix ingredients compound and prepare medication emulsions suspensions liquids powders and ointments by using graduates balance mortar pestle and funnels
• Outpt - Obtain and document prior authorization from patient health plan before medication administration
• Outpt - Send message to provider to request a new prescription for patient
• Outpt - Receive patient prescription refill requests fax or call in completed prescription refills document prescription refill requests for provider approval
• Outpt - Perform return to stock for prescription not picked up within 7 days.
• Patient Safety 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies procedures and protocols
• Patient Safety 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Patient Safety 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Patient Safety 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• Patient Safety 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications:

Related Education and Experience may be substituted for one another on a year for year basis.

Education:

Essential: High School or GED Equivalent

Nonessential: Program Graduate

Education specialization: Nonessential

Experience:

Essential: No minimum experience required

Nonessential: Bilingual English/Keres Tewa Tiwa Towa Zuni or Navajo

Credentials:

Essential: Certified Pharmacy Technician in NM w/in 60 days

Physical Conditions: Heavy Work

Working conditions:

Essential: Sig Hazard: Chemicals Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE

Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required