Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Home Department: Pharmacy
Reports To: Pharmacy Director
Direct Reports: None
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Position Summary
The Pharmacy Tech is responsible for performing a variety of pharmacy related tasks under the supervision and direction of a licensed Pharmacist. Performs various clinical duties, fills prescriptions, prepares unit dose medications, and aids in inventory management, thereby acting as a valuable assistant to the Pharmacist and the Pharmacy department. Position requires a high level of customer service skills to establish and enhance positive relationships with patients, co-workers and others. Implements and abides by customer service standards and performs other related duties in a manner compliant with all state and federal laws and regulatory standards.
General Duties, Tasks and Responsibilities
- Assists the Pharmacist in providing medication, drug information, and pharmacy services.
- Uses aseptic technique when preparing IV admixtures; processes discontinued IVs per protocol, credits IV items appropriately; wears appropriate PPE in the IV room; routinely documents cleaning of IV hood; maintains integrity of IV room.
- Prepares reports; gathers and files completed narcotic sheets; enters orders into the computer; maintains patient charges and credits daily.
- Confers with Pharmacist on questions or irregularities regarding orders or stock orders; initials all dispensing worksheets, fill lists and prescriptions; ensures orders are checked by Pharmacist before sending to nursing units; prepares and sends daily orders. Prioritizes workload on urgency of need; utilizes guidelines for use for automated dispensing cabinets.
- Ensures the maintenance and proper operation of equipment and supplies; maintains security of controlled substances and disposal of hazardous waste per protocol.
- Monitors inventory to determine stock needed and ensures use of stock before expiration date; obtains medications from other local suppliers as required; organizes and assists in annual inventory; receives and properly stores incoming deliveries of medications and supplies; follows perpetual inventory guidelines in narcotic room and immediately informs Pharmacist of discrepancies; surveys care units, crash carts and medication cabinets for proper storage, outdates and monitoring of controlled substances.
- Segregates unusable medications; appropriately handles returned medications; fills & delivers cassettes, narcotics, cabinet stock and floor stock; packages and labels medications per protocol.
- Performs all aspects of the position in an environment that optimizes safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/healthcare errors; ensures hand-off communication of incomplete assignments to prevent interruption of continuity of care.
- Complies with all established safety procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.
- Participates in performance improvement activities
- Performs other duties as assigned
Education Requirements
- Professional Licensure/Certification Required
Certification/Licensure Requirements
- Current IL Pharmacy Tech License Required
- CPhT (certified pharmacy tech) Required within 1 year
Experience Requirements
- Education in all age groups ranging from newborn to the geriatric population minimum 1 year Preferred
- Pharmacy minimum 1 year Preferred
Computer Skills
- Strong computer skills with the ability to navigate EMR programs
Additional Skills
- Ability to work independently, prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
