Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Major Responsibilities

• Accurately selects, prepares, and labels medications for patients including hazardous drugs and controlled substances
• Aids in medication distribution tasks
• Screens phone calls and routes as needed using proper telephone and voicemail etiquette
• Aids in daily pharmacy procurement, inventory control, and outdate checking
• Completes and documents controlled substance removal, stocking, and wasting
• Performs nonsterile compounding following USP standards
• Performs sterile IV admixtures using proper aseptic technique
• Inspects assigned medication storage areas for compliance with policies
• Completes and documents medication admission histories, as applicable
• May participate in quality improvement initiatives
• May assist in training pharmacy technicians and extenders
• Abides by all organization policies and procedures and complies with all legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards
• Supports area leaders regarding goals and work assignments
• Obtains and records initial patient demographic and other required information
• Enters required information into the pharmacy system for record keeping, insurance verification, and label generation purposes
• Performs cashiering duties
• May assist in obtaining immunization certification and performing immunizations under supervision
• Operates an Advocate Health-owned motor vehicle to deliver medications and other essential medical supplies

Minimum Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Registration or licensure with state board of pharmacy per state of employment requirements
• Certification through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPhT) or National Healthcareer Association (ExCPT) within 18 months from start date, or sooner if in more stringent in state

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
• Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material
• Functional vision, touch and hearing required
• Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
• Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which appropriate PPE is utilized
• May be required to take necessary precautions to avoid needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises
• Fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
• Frequent travel between pharmacy locations may be required