To assist in overseeing the daily operations of the ADM, reports, audits and database management.
- RPHT-TX - Registered Pharmacy Technician from the State Board of Pharmacy required, OR
- PHAR INT - Pharmacy Intern
- CPHT certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred
- 2 years pharmacy technician experience preferred
Responsibility A: Assists in the operations for the Pharmacy Automated Dispensing Machines (Omnicell)
- Oversees adequate par levels of non-controlled substance medications are maintained in the ADMs as documented through Par vs. Usage reports and as evidenced by lack of inventory complaints from nursing and/or pharmacy areas
- Works with Pharmacy Computer Support and BioMed to follow up on technical or mechanical issues involving Omnicells
- Provides support for the inventory specialist during annual inventory (non-controlled substance medications)
- Create new Omnicell configuration for non-controlled substances medications. Work with the Inventory Specialist (Controlled Substance/Omnicell) to coordinate the addition of new Omnicell
Responsibility B: Ensure Controlled Substance Compliance
- Performs routine controlled substance audits of pharmacy areas, including, but not limited to, daily destock transactions, controlled substances Omnicell discrepancy audits, Secure vault audits, Destock - Restock matching audits of controlled substances vault
- Performs any Nursing Omnicell audits as assigned
Responsibility C: Documentation and Report
- Provides Medication Override Report (detail and summary)
- Provides monthly Medication Area Inspection Report
- Provides special request reports by the administrative team within the department guidelines
- Provides the area managers weekly controlled substance Omnicell cycle count reports of nursing and pharmacy areas
- Ensure the accuracy of Nursing Omnicell inventory list
- Completes all applicable QC checklists.
Responsibility D: Education
- Participates in the education of pharmacy students and new employee as documented by signature on the objectives and competencies form
- Participates in the training of non-pharmacy personnel as documented by the completion of the Record of Attendance Form
- Understands legal limitation of technicians when performing duties and refers situations requiring professional judgment to manager
Responsibility E: Communication
- Informs manager in a timely manner regarding any compliant issues
- Answers the email, phone and pages within department standards. Limits personal phone calls so as to not interfere with patient care or operations
- Communicates and treats all co-workers with respect and courtesy, avoiding loud and disruptive conversation, and/or remarks indicating disrespect
- Communicates with co-workers when leaving the area and returns within stated time frame Responsibility F: Performs other essential functions.
- Maintains patient confidentiality as documented by lack of complaints and observation of Manager • Takes no longer than a 45-minute meal beak
- Completes mandatory health, safety, and training/in-service requirements by deadline
- Performs additional duties as assigned within specified deadlines
- Participates in Fiscal Services staffing to maintain competences • Demonstrates initiative when opportunities are presented as evidenced by successful completion of projects
- Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals.
- Good math, reading and communication skills. Incumbent must be able to operate equipment used in the preparation of sterile products
Responsibility A: Assists in the operations for the Pharmacy Automated Dispensing Machines (Omnicell)
- Oversees adequate par levels of non-controlled substance medications are maintained in the ADMs as documented through Par vs. Usage reports and as evidenced by lack of inventory complaints from nursing and/or pharmacy areas
- Works with Pharmacy Computer Support and BioMed to follow up on technical or mechanical issues involving Omnicells
- Provides support for the inventory specialist during annual inventory (non-controlled substance medications)
- Create new Omnicell configuration for non-controlled substances medications. Work with the Inventory Specialist (Controlled Substance/Omnicell) to coordinate the addition of new Omnicell
Responsibility B: Ensure Controlled Substance Compliance
- Performs routine controlled substance audits of pharmacy areas, including, but not limited to, daily destock transactions, controlled substances Omnicell discrepancy audits, Secure vault audits, Destock - Restock matching audits of controlled substances vault
- Performs any Nursing Omnicell audits as assigned
Responsibility C: Documentation and Report
- Provides Medication Override Report (detail and summary)
- Provides monthly Medication Area Inspection Report
- Provides special request reports by the administrative team within the department guidelines
- Provides the area managers weekly controlled substance Omnicell cycle count reports of nursing and pharmacy areas
- Ensure the accuracy of Nursing Omnicell inventory list
- Completes all applicable QC checklists.
Responsibility D: Education
- Participates in the education of pharmacy students and new employee as documented by signature on the objectives and competencies form
- Participates in the training of non-pharmacy personnel as documented by the completion of the Record of Attendance Form
- Understands legal limitation of technicians when performing duties and refers situations requiring professional judgment to manager
Responsibility E: Communication
- Informs manager in a timely manner regarding any compliant issues
- Answers the email, phone and pages within department standards. Limits personal phone calls so as to not interfere with patient care or operations
- Communicates and treats all co-workers with respect and courtesy, avoiding loud and disruptive conversation, and/or remarks indicating disrespect
- Communicates with co-workers when leaving the area and returns within stated time frame Responsibility F: Performs other essential functions.
- Maintains patient confidentiality as documented by lack of complaints and observation of Manager • Takes no longer than a 45-minute meal beak
- Completes mandatory health, safety, and training/in-service requirements by deadline
- Performs additional duties as assigned within specified deadlines
- Participates in Fiscal Services staffing to maintain competences • Demonstrates initiative when opportunities are presented as evidenced by successful completion of projects
- Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals.
- Good math, reading and communication skills. Incumbent must be able to operate equipment used in the preparation of sterile products