SAH Pharmacy Technician I

Responsibilities

• Maintains confidential records
• Prepares intravenous medication while abiding by clean room regulations (USP 797)
• Repackages unit-dose medications
• Performs monthly ward inspections
• Rotates at off-site SAH-owned pharmacies on a regular basis
• Fills and prepares code carts and code trays for checking
• Repackages medications correctly and follows procedure
• Writes items on the re-order list when inventory is low
• Completes tasks on the To Do list without waiting to be assigned
• Completes ward inspection assignments monthly
• Triage and manage phone calls; refer to appropriate pharmacist if necessary
• Prepares IVs for delivery when needed; preparation does not delay delivery
• Titrates rounds and prepares and delivers titrating IV meds prior to required time
• Reconciles IV and chemo orders each morning and clarifies discrepancies
• Fills and manufactures IV and chemo orders according to good sterile product preparation technique
• Restocks IV room supplies on an ongoing basis
• Adheres to proper garb regulations
• Completes temperature and hood cleaning logs
• Cleans IV room and documents the process
• Fulfills chemotherapy procedures following techniques, garb, and checking processes
• Always uses ParX for refills and loads of medications
• Accurately fills Pyxis refills
• Checks and updates Pyxis medication expiration dates
• Looks at and takes action on Pyxis alerts in a timely manner
• Uses Pyxis FST if needed
• Follows proper procedures in handling controlled substances
• Clarifies questions with the Pharmacist
• Brought medication errors to the attention of the Pharmacist for clarification
• Clarifies physician orders inappropriate to the technician

Qualifications

• Six to twelve months pharmacy experience preferred
• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Techician certification preferred
• MA Technician Registration Required