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Job Summary
Under the direction of a pharmacist, a pharmacy technician performs pharmacy-related functions in compliance with departmental policies and procedures and participates as an active member of the pharmacy team to provide pharmaceutical care for patients.
In the acute care space, technicians within this job role operate basic automation, perform inventory fulfillment, and complete sterile compounding in non-hazardous settings. In the retail space, technicians within this job role comprise of those with a primary responsibility for filling and selling prescriptions.
Technicians that qualify for Pharmacy Technician II and Pharmacy Technician Advanced titling, but do not adequately fulfill work experience and/or certification requirements, also fit within the Pharmacy Technician I titling.
Accountabilities
- As applicable to area, accurately interprets and prepares medication orders by filling provider orders, medication kits / trays, automated dispensing cabinets, and floor stock requisitions. Accurately completes the cart fill and code tray refills. Handles all controlled substances in compliance with regulations and policies. Operates the cash register to accurately accept payments for pharmacy products and services rendered. 20%
- Accurately enters patient charges and credits as well. Demonstrates proficiency with work-related computer and automation skills through problem solving for automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management technology, label printers, unit dose packing machines, IV room automation, and other pharmacy-specific technologies.
- Contributes to an efficient work environment by answering the telephone in a timely manner, screening and prioritizing calls, answer requests at pharmacy window (as appropriate), adjusts priorities to accommodate changes in work demands. 20%
- Fills, labels and appropriately packages medications and pharmaceuticals. Correctly delivers medications to the appropriate patient care area or department, per established schedule and workflow in a timely manner. STAT medications are delivered when required. Routinely remove and evaluate medications remaining in delivery, return bins, and medication refrigerators. 20%
- As applicable, a dheres with regulatory guidelines for pharmacy compounding of sterile preparations, including appropriate documentation as outlined by compounding policies. 10%
- Contributes to an efficient pharmacy work environment by providing excellent customer service to include, but not limited to maintaining a clean and orderly work area, and being at work and prepared to start working at the beginning of each shift. 15%
- Completes assigned quality assurance work by assuring all logs and pending tasks for shift are completed. This may include, but is not limited to, expiration checks, regulatory documentation, temperature monitoring documentation, inventory checks, floor stock inspections, and equipment cleaning / preventative maintenance. 10%
- Actively participates in training of new personnel and mentorship of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns. 5%
Supervisory/Management Responsibility
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses
Knowledge, Skills or Abilities
- Thorough knowledge of medical and pharmacy terminology; possess good mathematical, computer, and aseptic technique skills. - Required
- Knowledge of SCBOP/DHEC/DEA rules/regulations. - Required
- Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with subordinates, peers, supervisors and others outside the department. - Required
- Problem solving abilities; able to work in team situations; handle urgent, stressful conditions. - Required
Required Knowledge & Skills
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
- Proficient computer skills (word processing, spreadsheets, database)
- Data entry
- Mathematical skills
Work Shift
Evening (United States of America)
Location
Richland
Facility
1510 Richland Hospital
Department
Pharmacy
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