Pharmacy Technician

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director Pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician will fill routine orders for unit dose, prepare pre-packaged pharmaceuticals per demand and demonstrate proficiency in delivering care to assigned age-specific patient population.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to effectively work with Administration team and nursing staff.
• Reviews and provides cost analysis for medications on pre-admission evaluations.
• Safeguards medications upon admission.
• Fulfills medication orders via the wholesaler/vendor, including ordering on contract and reconciling invoices.
• Reads and interprets physician orders.
• Manipulates pharmaceuticals for preparation and dispensing.
• Uses appropriate equipment for compounding, preparing, labeling, and dispensing drugs.
• Maintains Pyxis according to best practices, including stocking, checking expiration dates, rotating stock, loading medications, establishing par levels, checking return bin, and resolving discrepancies.
• Processes orders, prepares, and monitors medication therapies, adhering to laws and regulations.
• Maintains a clean, organized pharmacy at all times.
• Counts, packages, and labels unit doses for inspection by pharmacist and fills routine orders for non-prescription pharmaceuticals.
• Aids pharmacist as directed, including filling orders, preparing labels, and performing computer-related tasks.
• Assists with IV preparation and delivery, following USP 797 guidelines.
• Logs controlled drugs delivered to the pharmacy, puts away and rotates stock as needed.
• Completes and signs DEA 222 forms upon receipt, completes and signs Pyxis reports, and performs monthly medication area inspections.
• Communicates with other clinical service departments to enhance cohesion and effectiveness.
• Participates in staff meetings to report and communicate appropriate information.
• Communicates operational concerns and needs to the Director Pharmacy.
• Ensures there are no "unknown" drug descriptions in Pyxis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• High School or equivalent education.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.
• Prior hospital experience preferred.
• IV Certified.
• Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPht) preferred.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician in State of Texas.
• Current AHA BLS/CPR certification.