Joint Base Andrews, MD30+ days ago
Receives and processes orders for controlled substances from prescriptions, wards, clinics, and pharmacy subsection;screens orders and prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness and conformity to laws and regulations;performs final pharmacy check and issues controlled substances to authorized areas, completes issue, and controls documents ensuring chain of custody is maintained;safeguards controlled substances according to regulations and pharmacy policies, reports all problems to the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC)/Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Section. Assists in conducting medication storage areas inspections/liaison visits;assists in educating hospital staff or other facility staff on the proper storage, access, and security of pharmaceuticals to include controlled drugs;reviews stock levels to ensue appropriate amount of pharmaceuticals are on hand to include critical care items;provides technical guidance to other pharmacy technicians and helps to resolve problems;sets up, operates, maintains, and assists in training other staff members on common and specialized instruments.