Pharmacy Technician (PRN)

General Purpose of Job

The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist routinely in the preparation, filling, and delivery of medications. Serves as a liaison to assist in the appropriate and timely delivery of information and pharmaceutical products to the customer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Maintains and prepares medications.
• Serves as a liaison to ensure accurate and timely medication delivery.
• Ensures medication doses are delivered within established departmental guidelines.
• Completes medication credits and restocks returned medications in a timely manner.
• Answers phone calls promptly and politely.
• Completes annual aseptic technique certification by skill validation with a qualified observer.
• Assists the Pharmacy Buyer to ensure the pharmacy is adequately stocked with needed medications and supplies.
• Restocks inpatient areas and IV room on a daily basis.
• Pre-packages unit dose items to maintain an ample supply of medications on hand at all times.
• Maintains a clean, neat, and organized work environment.
• Completes and documents daily and monthly Q/A checklists including refrigerator logs, hood cleaning, and expired medication checking.
• Identifies and removes expired medications in assigned areas monthly.
• Maintains accurate revenue capture and patient billing by correctly entering billing information into the computer.
• Maintains outpatient prescription files according to department policy and completes filing daily.
• Serves as a teacher and trainer for new pharmacists and technicians.
• Communicates with co-workers when leaving the work area.

Education and/or Experience

A high school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must possess a current and valid Drivers License. Pharmacy technicians must be registered with the State Board of Pharmacy.