Performs technical, clerical, and distributive pharmacy functions under the direction of a licensed pharmacist. |
Patient Care * Performs basic calculations for compounding and order processing with accuracy. * Communicates with patient care units to ensure efficient medication distribution. * Aseptically prepares total parenteral nutrition solutions, injectable chemotherapy, antibiotics, and other medications for injectable therapy if/when trained. * Performs bulk compounding and repackaging activities in accordance with generally accepted pharmacy guidelines. (USP795, USP 800, GS1 Supply Chain Standards, Local, State and Federal rules and regulations). * Delivers medications to patient care units and processes returns. * Processes floor stock including automated distribution and stock carts. * Fills unit dose carts or ADM for patient medication distribution. * Provides general assistance and support to pharmacist staff including filling orders, answering phones and preparing labels. * Restocks pre-hospital care boxes and other kits. |
Administrative * Answering and triaging phone calls appropriately. Reviews voicemail messages. Maintaining/checking emails to stay up to date with any changes or issues occurring. * Assures ADT (Admission, Discharge and Transfer) notification handling. * Processes patient charges and credits. * Distributes and processes controlled substances appropriately. * Processes, receives, and correctly distributes wholesale orders to inventory. * Assists new technicians with their orientation and training. * Maintains knowledge of downtime procedures. |
Compliance/Safety * Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner. * Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Practices in a safe and cost effective manner. * Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility. * Ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates. * Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame. * Completes assigned station checks thoroughly each month and as needed. * Demonstrates initiative to maintain and enhance knowledge and skills required for unit. * Demonstrates working knowledge of pharmacy law pertaining to the control, monitoring, and distribution of medications including controlled substances. |
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