Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II
Job Description
The Pharmacy Technician II assists the pharmacist with the preparation of medications for dispensing. The technician performs various technical and supportive tasks necessary to provide pharmacy services. The pharmacy technician II works under supervision of the pharmacist, and focuses on accurate medication preparation following established policy and procedures set forth by the Pharmacy Department.
This role meets the requirements of being a qualified pharmacy technician as established by the State Board of Pharmacy and holds a Certified Pharmacy Technician license from a State Board of Pharmacy accredited agency. The technician complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the state board of pharmacy, the drug enforcement administration, and the food and drug administration, along with other regulatory agencies.
Department Specific Job Details
Education: HSD/GED is required
Certifications: CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy is required.
Pharmacy Functions
Answers the phone promptly and directs caller to the appropriate person
Maintains integrity of pharmaceutical products throughout preparation
Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
Accurately prepares and distributes patient medications
Sorts, stocks and labels medications and monitors inventory
Assists in expired drug process and procedures
Participates in departmental quality improvement projects
Compliance
Works under supervision of the pharmacist following established policy and procedures set forth by the hospital and Pharmacy Department
Adheres to safety practices in order to ensure quality care for patients
Maintains biannual and annual competencies for USP guidelines
Shows familiarity with pharmacy practice settings, legal requirements and limitations, prescription information and calculations, drug identification and generic equivalents, drug manufacturing, packaging and labeling information, and proper drug handling and storage practices
Training
Encourages and motivates other pharmacy team members
Masters job duties and responsibilities and takes active part in training and quality improvement projects