Pharmacy Technician 1 - Our Lady of the Angels

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 in a timely manner, 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.

About the Role

Under close supervision, fills routine orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals. The Pharmacy Technician counts, packages, and labels unit doses for inspection by pharmacist and fills routine orders for non-prescription pharmaceuticals.