Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I
About The Position
Performs pharmaceutical procedures for medication preparation and distribution to support safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medications and non-sterile nutritional products. Follows applicable standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection-control policies to maintain a safe medication area. Assists with medication and supply inventory management, including maintaining adequate stock levels, checking pricing accuracy, and completing required regulatory documentation. Uses judgment and developed clinical skills to provide timely pharmaceutical support to patients’ plans of care based on their diagnoses. Complies with local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety. May perform other specific tasks and/or orient other staff in the department. Employees may handle hazardous drugs as part of their work, including managing, storing, preparing, receiving, unpacking, transporting, disposing of, or administering drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by NIOSH, in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program, or meeting Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration.
- One of the listed credentials: Registered Pharmacy Technician (PHRMTECHR), Certified Pharmacy Technician (PHARMC), or Pharmacy Technician (TCH).
- Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations, and laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of different pharmacy practice settings, including controlled-substance delivery and procedures.
- Ability to identify and use pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols commonly used in medication prescribing, dispensing, and record keeping.
- Basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards, including NABP, TJC, Title XXII, DHS, DEA, FDA, and USP.
- Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments, follow standardized operating procedures and scientific methods, and meet deadlines.
- General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and related pharmaceutical technology, as applicable.
- Ability to perform basic inventory management duties and calculations and basic math needed for common dosage determination.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, compound, package, label, and dispense medications and non-sterile nutritional products.
- Repackage and compound nonsterile products.
- Follow standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection-control policies to maintain a safe medication area.
- Assist with medication and supply inventory management, maintain adequate stock levels, check pricing accuracy, and complete required regulatory documentation.
- Provide timely pharmaceutical support to patients’ plans of care based on their diagnoses.
- Follow applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.
- May perform other specific tasks and/or orient other staff in the department.
- May handle hazardous drugs in accordance with USP 800 guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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