Pharmacy Technician, Associate
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Filling:

• Demonstrate consistent ability to work in the Sterile Product area, preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs (e.g., chemotherapy) using proper aseptic technique.
• Assist in the preparation of oral and injectable medications, including intravenous admixtures and Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), ensuring correct patient administration at the appropriate time.

Distributing:

• Retrieve medications that have been discontinued and return them (including necessary credits) to the appropriate pharmacy area.
• Participate in the distribution of medication, including medication cassettes, emergency medication carts, and the delivery of controlled substances per department policy and state and federal requirements.
• Develop and maintain positive and productive service relationships during the medication distribution process.
• Demonstrate a high level of accuracy and skill in maintaining controlled substance records and managing the distribution process for controlled substances.

• Utilize computer skills to process and maintain all patient information and records.
• Maintain all patient information and records.
• Ensure the pharmacy computer system is up-to-date.
• Keep all pertinent documentation in order. This includes maintaining eye wash logs, refrigerator logs, perpetual inventory logs, and other necessary records.
• Audit and maintain accurate records for controlled substances.

General:

• Create and maintain a clean, organized, and adequately stocked work environment.
• Maintain and update automated medication stations, unit and department stock, emergency boxes, and crash carts.
• Provide and receive information (via telephone, person-to-person, or written) to hospital personnel, patients, and visitors.
• Procure and maintain adequate inventory levels on a daily basis in applicable areas, such as pharmacy medication stock rooms, automated medication carousels, and automated dispensing machines.
• Practice appropriate hand hygiene both in the pharmacy and in patient care units.
• Handle sales transactions using the cash register and follow proper cash handling policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all medications in all areas are safely and securely stored according to Department of Health, The Joint Commission, and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Assist in training pharmacy personnel and students.
• Comply with Federal and State laws (e.g., HIPAA), regulations (e.g., OSHA), and Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) contracting requirements (e.g., FWA and CMS).