Pharmacy Technician 1 PRN Premium

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 Carousels, DoseEdge, Simplifi, Pyxis, and Prepackaging Systems.
• Prepare non-sterile compounding and packaging, including drawing up oral syringes and compounding oral suspensions.
• Recognize regulations for repackaging medications and comply with all required labeling and documentation procedures.
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, including 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 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 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.

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent.
• Effective following of directions, analysis of problems, and interpretation of analytical data.
• Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service.
• Attention to detail for providing high-quality care and accurate medication preparation.
• Successful passing of the National Pharmacy Technician exam; State Pharmacy Certification.