Location: Boston,MA, USA
This role focuses onprovidingpharmacy related services in a hospital or retail setting.In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Pharmacy Services duties: Delivers pharmaceuticals. Includes professionals who are trained and sometimes licensed to dispense medicine/controlled substances.An organizational related support or service (administrative or clerical) role or a role that focuses on support of daily business activities (e.g., technical, clinical, non-clinical)operatingin a“hands on” environment.The majority oftime is spentinthe delivery of support services or activities, typically under supervision.Anexperienced levelrole that requires basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and may require vocational or technical education. Works under moderate supervision, problems are typically of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standardprocedures, andcommunicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.
Job Overview
Under the general supervision of a pharmacist, this role performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with department policies and procedures thatprovideoptimalpharmaceutical care.This roleis responsible forprovidingpharmacy services, including, but not limited to preparing pharmaceuticals, distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, compliance audits, financial transactions,providingcustomer service, andmaintainingpharmacy records.This role is also responsible forassistingwith ordering, receiving, and inspecting medication and supplies.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2.Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
3.Massachusetts Pharmacy TechnicianRegistration.
4. One (1) year of pharmacy-related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
1.Associate'sdegree.
2.Two (2) Years of pharmacy-related experience in a hospital setting.
Duties and Responsibilities:Theduties and responsibilities listedbeloware intended to describe the general nature of workandare not intended to be an all-inclusive list.Other dutiesand responsibilitiesmay be assigned.
1.Participatesin non-complex sterile and non–sterile medication preparation activities including: Preparing oral liquids and other extemporaneous dosage formulations following a master formulary sheets or label; Preparing sterile compounds following a recipe or production instructions.
2.Operatesadvanced, automated technology toassistin preparation and documentation of sterile products.
3.Picks medications for automated dispensing cabinet replenishment accurately and with reasonable speed.
4.Completes inventory management activities which include properly securing, storing, andmaintainingall required records.
5.Fills floor stock remote orders (i.e., Operating Room, Emergency Room, etc.) accurately (asdeterminedby pharmacist check).
6.Maintainsstoreroom areas assuring that supplies in short supply are ordered and that outdated medication is removed from stock immediately.Replenishes active stock from back-up stock as needed.
7.Restocks medications into automated dispensing cabinets inappropriate patientcare areas accurately andin a timely manner.
8.Manages emergency medication inventory in carts/kits, including ordering andmaintainingadequate supply, accurately restocking, organizing to ensure consistent placement and uniformity, documenting medications used for charge purposes, removal of expired/damage products, and performing regular checks on each unit.
9.Maintainsmedication rooms by ensuring allappropriate medicationsare stocked in patient specific bins in the automated dispensing cabinets and by removing expired and discontinued medications.
10.Empties return bins in the automated dispensing cabinets as part of the weekly schedule.
11.Utilizesthe unit-dose machine to package bulk medications and appropriatelycompoundsnon-sterile medications following standard formulas and procedures.
12.Performs assigned cycle counts of the carousel on a regular basis, maintaining adequate records of completion.
13.Takes accountability for medication management in their assigned patient care area.
14.Assists in keeping the Pharmacy neat and clean by caring for equipment and cleaning after compounding prescriptions, manufacturing bulk medications, unit dosing,etc.
15.Conduct temperature inspections of the refrigerator in the automated dispensing machine.
16.Performs financial transaction activities which may include: Preparing patient billing information; billing third party prescription benefits; Troubleshoots insurance issues; and selects and uses pharmacy pay codes, payers and plansappropriate toeach type of transaction.
17.Inspects assigned medication storage areas monthlymaintainingadequate records of inspection.All assigned areas must be inspected every month to meetstandard.
18.Greets andassistscustomers upon arrivaltothe pharmacy.Participates inpoint of salecash transactions. Engages in customer services activities.
19.Providescustomer or patientassistanceover the phone.Triage calls asappropriate.
20.All assigned work is completed accurately by the end of each shift and all necessary quality control paperwork is completed accurately and with reasonable speed.
21.Communicates effectively with nursing, physicians, and ancillary services to meet the needs of these departments andmaintainsa positive working relationship and image of the pharmacy department.
22.Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment.
Physical Requirements:
1. Ability to walk and stand 90% of the day and to occasionallylift upto 30lbs.
2. Frequent reaching andgrasping below,at, and above shoulder level.
3. Pushing and/or pushing non-motorized equipment (e.g.carts, IV rolling rack, and medication rolling racks, etc.) weighing 40 to 60lbs.
4. Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation tooperateprescription medications and computer keyboard.
5.Abilityto see medications, computer screen,and reports.
6. Reading automated dispensing reports regularly.
7. Works in an area with some discomfort due to dust, dirt, and temperature changes.
8. May be exposed to broken glass and some exposure to hazardous chemicals.
Skills&Abilities:
1.Ability to be organized and systematic.
2. Ability to communicate effectively.
3. Ability to perform work ina timelyand efficient manner.
4.Possessexcellent telephone etiquetteskills.
5.Knowledge of hazardous substance handling, complex sterile compounding techniques, and mathematical calculations.
6. Extensive knowledge of medications including:Brand and generic names, dosing forms, indications, formulary status and strengths.
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