Pharmacy Technician 2 - Flagstaff AZ
Pharmacy Technician 2 - Flagstaff AZ
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Job Description
Overview
Performs technical clerical and distributive pharmacy functions under the direction of a licensed pharmacist.
Responsibilities
Patient Care
* Performs basic calculations for compounding and order processing with accuracy.
* Communicates with patient care units to ensure efficient medication distribution.
* Aseptically prepares total parenteral nutrition solutions injectable chemotherapy antibiotics and other medications for injectable therapy if/when trained.
* Performs bulk compounding and repackaging activities in accordance with generally accepted pharmacy guidelines. (USP795 USP 800 GS1 Supply Chain Standards Local State and Federal rules and regulations).
* Delivers medications to patient care units and processes returns.
* Processes floor stock including automated distribution and stock carts.
* Fills unit dose carts or ADM for patient medication distribution.
* Provides general assistance and support to pharmacist staff including filling orders answering phones and preparing labels.
* Restocks prehospital care boxes and other kits.
Administrative
* Answering and triaging phone calls appropriately. Reviews voicemail messages. Maintaining/checking emails to stay up to date with any changes or issues occurring.
* Assures ADT (Admission Discharge and Transfer) notification handling.
* Processes patient charges and credits.
* Distributes and processes controlled substances appropriately.
* Processes receives and correctly distributes wholesale orders to inventory.
* Assists new technicians with their orientation and training.
* Maintains knowledge of downtime procedures.
Compliance/Safety
* Responsible for reporting any safety related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
* Adheres to regulatory and organizational standards affecting patient care and safety as well as all hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Practices in a safe and cost effective manner.
* Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employees area of responsibility.
* Ensures all certifications and/or licenses are uptodate and valid prior to expiration dates.
* Completes all company mandatory modules and required job specific training in the specified time frame.
* Completes assigned station checks thoroughly each month and as needed.
* Demonstrates initiative to maintain and enhance knowledge and skills required for unit.
* Demonstrates working knowledge of pharmacy law pertaining to the control monitoring and distribution of medications including controlled substances.
Qualifications
Education
High School Diploma or GED Required
Certification & Licensures
Licensed with AZ State Board of Pharmacy Required
Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Required
Experience
6 months to 1 year Preferred
Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Computers and other electronic devices are utilized across the organization and throughout each department. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers and competence in using computers and basic software programs.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
