Pharmacy Technician 1

Responsibilities

• Understand the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
• Interpret and understand medical abbreviations.
• Identify and differentiate different types of medication orders (Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, Now).
• Accurately interpret EPIC pharmacy labels.
• Ensure all medication-related work is reviewed by a pharmacist.
• Recognize and identify various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms, and routes of administration.
• Use available print and online references as appropriate.
• Accurately label all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.
• Troubleshoot Pyxis equipment (e.g., failed drawers, inventory, outdates, discrepancies).
• Utilize technology in the pharmacy including, but not limited to Carousels, DoseEdge, Simplifi, Pyxis, Prepackaging Systems.
• Prepare non-sterile compounding and packaging.
• Accurately draw up oral syringes, compound oral suspensions.
• Recognize regulations for repackaging medications and comply with all required labeling and documentation procedures.
• May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents and agents causing reproductive risks.
• Answer phones, assist callers with missing medication, respond to Pyxis stockouts, and respond to EPIC in-basket messages.
• Process patient charges (including narcotic charges), credits, and returns to stock any medication not used by patients.
• Exchange emergency carts and complete required documentation.
• Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
• Adhere to departmental and hospital policies and procedures and follow all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
• Know the laws and regulations related to controlled substances and handle them securely while completing all required documentation.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance processes.
• Actively participate in various departmental committees and educational activities as assigned.
• Understand and uphold regulatory requirements as stated by LABP, USP, TJC, CMS, and any other governing/accrediting body for OLOL.
• Use Microsoft Office products, fax, and copy machines and other office equipment as necessary.

Behavior and Leadership Responsibilities

• Interact professionally and appropriately with other healthcare professionals, OLOL team members, and external vendors or surveyors.
• Demonstrate ability to coach/train other technicians and pharmacy students.
• Demonstrate communication, professional knowledge, and technical skill, continuous learning, and exhibit a passion for the Mission, Vision, and Values according to the Department of Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder Expectations.