PHARMACY TECH NB

The Pharmacy Tech provides medications, sterile and non-sterile products to inpatients and some outpatients under supervision of pharmacists.POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES: (other duties may be assigned)1Fills new orders (stats and routine) accurately, efficiently and consistently.2Fills the 24-hr cassette cart accurately, efficiently and consistently with less than 5 errors on average.3Labels floorstock requests, crash carts, kits, etc. accurately, efficiently and consistently, assuring that patient charges are captured appropriately.4Assists Pharmacists the processing of all orders, determining the appropriateness of dispensing certain medications or floorstock requests and exercising good judgment in the use of pharmaceutical products, e.g. missing doses, formulary vs. nonformulary, adhering to policies and guidelines, costs considerations, etc.5Processes admission, discharge and transfer patient information accurately, efficiently and consistently.6Updates patient allergy, height, and weight information accurately, efficiently and consistently.7Delivers medications in an efficient and courteous manner, including stats, routines, 24-carts, crash carts, floorstock, etc.8Answers telephone calls promptly and courteously and refers to pharmacists.9Responds to pharmacy window promptly and courteously to help when the bell rings.10Runs, processes and files daily reports accurately, efficiently and consistently, e.g. wastage report, cart fill list, MARs, etc.11Inspects areas where medications are kept and ensures proper storage, expiration dates, etc. and maintains records of such inspections.12Demonstrates proper aseptic technique and hood cleaning procedures.13Prepares IV and TPN products accurately, efficiently and consistently with minimal wastage and appropriate labeling requirements.14Makes IV rounds in an effective and efficient manner, uses good judgement in changing or discontinuing IV products and makes appropriate changes to the patient IV profile.15Demonstrates proper aseptic technique, hood cleaning procedures, and protective garment use in the handling/preparation of chemotherapy agents.16Prepares chemotherapy products accurately, efficiently and consistently with minimal wastage and appropriate labeling requirements.17Know the policies and procedures for chemotherapy spill and exposure.18Pre-packs and labels items not available in unit dose accurately, efficiently and consistently, in the appropriate amounts before supply runs out.19Compounds and labels extemporaneous products using appropriate compounding technique, recipes, supplies, calculations, packaging and labeling requirements, etc.20Uses pre-packing and compounding tools and machines appropriately and maintains their cleanliness; always cleans ups after pre-packing or compounding products.21Refills, loads and unloads the Pyxis Medstation accurately, efficiently and consistently.22Handles narcotic discrepancies accurately, efficiently and consistently.23Demonstrates proper knowledge and skills in the operation of Pyxis as it relates to both nursing and pharmacy, e.g. narcotic handling and accountability, removing, returning and wasting medications, discrepancy resolution, refilling, loading/unloading, remote stock, drawer recovery, temporary patients, filing reports, etc24Demonstrates proficiency in using the Console to resolve problems, generate various reports, etc.25Uses good judgment and tends to emergency needs related to Pyxis, e.g. stock outs, nursing questions/complaints, drawer/machine failures, calling customer service etc. in an appropriate and efficient manner.26Maintains an adequate inventory levels and communicates with the buyer on routine and special procurement needs.27Ensures that medications are stored properly, rotates stock and checks for expiration dates.28Checks in the wholesale order accurately, efficiently and consistently, noting discrepancies and reporting them to the buyer.29Stocks up items in all areas (UD, IV, etc.) neatly and completely.30Maintains current knowledge of key programs related to quality issues.31Participates in and completes departmental quality assurance programs, QA/PI activities, task force, etc. as assigned.32Directs workflow and personnel in an effective and professional manner to maintain productivity; assists others when necessary.33Trains and supervises the activities of interns, students, volunteers and trainees to assure accurate and proficient completion of assigned tasks in an efficient and professional manner.34Communicates areas of concern to the Director of Pharmacy.35Discusses and contributes ideas and solutions for problems, issues or other developments pertaining to the operation of the pharmacy.36Ensures order and cleanliness in the pharmacy.EXPERIENCE:Two years hospital pharmacy experienceEDUCATION:Certification of technical schooling or training, California Pharmacy Technician LicenseGraduate from a technical schoolCERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE:California Pharmacy Technician License.OTHER SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE:Computer SkillsGood written and verbal communication skills

Created: 2025-10-04