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Pharmacy Technician *

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Location:
Ames, IA (map it!Map it! )
Employee Type:
Full-Time
Industry:
Healthcare - Health Services
Manages Others:
Not Specified
Job Type:
Science
Pharmaceutical
Health Care
Education:
High School
Experience:
At least 1 year(s)
Post Date:
10/30/2009
Contact Information
Ref ID:
88
Description Schedule:  Full-Time Rotating day/evening - includes every other weekend

Department:  Inpatient Pharmacy

Location:  Ames Facilities

Under general supervision, performs nonprofessional work assisting the pharmacist in routine duties of the pharmacy; performs some professional work under direct supervision of a pharmacist; performs related work as required.

Position Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Assist Pharmacist in reading, interpreting all medications ordered by a licensed practitioner. Screen all medication orders for required information including patient name, room number, time needed, allergies, bar code, etc.
  • Assist pharmacists in the preparation and delivery of medications to all patient care areas. This would include counting, packaging, and labeling of medications to be sent to the floor for routine orders and the exchange of patient medication bins.
  • Prepackages all medications into a bar-coded unit dose form which may include but not limited to tablets, capsules, indictable, and liquids. The technician will maintain appropriate records for this process.
  • Prepares and compounds all sterile large and small volume parenterals, total parenteral nutrition (TPN), and eqidurals according to strict aseptic technique in a clean air hood under the supervision of a pharmacist. Maintains appropriate records and chain of accountability in all sterile product preparation.
  • Assists pharmacists in all pharmacy functions with exception of narcotic drug dispersion, cancer chemotherapy and addition of additives to TPN preparations.
  • Prepares special solutions, syringes and other sterile products as requested by a Pharmacist throughout the shift. This may include the preparation of sterile batch compounds.
  • Adheres to all department policies with regard to cleaning the hoods, documenting refrigerator and freezer temperatures, restocking the IV room, and maintaining a sterile room environment.
  • Assists Pharmacist in the filling and distribution of floor stock narcotics and keeping required records of dispensation. This would include delivering to the nursing units twice dialy and anesthesia fanny packs each evening. Maintains all files of narcotic forms.
  • Adheres to department policies when preparing and delivering medications to the automated medication dispensing system (i.e. Omnicell).
  • Process/replenish all medications kits used within the organization which include MICS boxes, OB and Baby packs, GI boxes, emergency cart trays and other kits/boxes on an as needed basis.
  • Assist Pharmacist in performing monthly floor stock list.
  • Removes medication outdates from the shelves in a timely manner in accordance with policy and procedure.
  • Prepares purchase orders, places orders and receives incoming pharmaceuticals. Maintains minimum/maximum drug quantity levels, identifies and processes outdated medications per policy for credit. Purchases pharmaceuticals utilizing group or individual contract agreements and the associated computerized ordering systems; rotates stock. A technician will stand-in for the “Inventory Control Specialist” in his/her absence.
  • Operates calculator, computers, copier, electronic (bar code) order entry device and other equipment.
  • Performs clerical duties such as typing, filing and record keeping. Inputs patient charges or credits daily via computer for miscellaneous medications that are not performed through POC. Verifies selected charge items and makes adjustments where indicated. Assembles fiscal, statistical and related clerical data to prepare routine orders.
  • Instructs pharmacist externs as a team leader in selected units such as sterile IV technique, inventory control and Good Manufacturing Practices.
  • Assists in quality assurance programs such as floor stock inspections, outdated medication isolation, red cart inspection and departmental equipment cleaning/infection control.
  • Adheres to and maintains all department policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control procedures.
  • Other responsibilities include involvement in updating NetLearning, scheduling for the technicians, end of the month billing, and payroll (Kronos) functions.
  • Outpatient Pharmacy responsibilities will include ordering and restocking shelves, assist Pharmacist in entering the prescription, counting, and labeling the medication, prepare Title XIX billing, run patient specific reports, removes outdates, and maintains a clean work environment.
  • Performs other assigned duties.

    • Requirements High school diploma or GED with one year of non-professional pharmacy experience preferred. Must complete in-house technician training program in computer order entry and sterile product preparation. Knowledge of general clerical and business office procedures; knowledge of the operation of simple office machines; knowledge of the operation of the medical center pharmacy computer system; ability to understand oral and written instruction; ability to learn and complete routine duties in an accurate timely fashion; ability to prepackage medication and fill medication carts. Skill in performing routine non-professional pharmacy duties with accuracy and timeliness.

    License/Registration:

    Registered with Board of Pharmacy

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