Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II, Medication Reconciliation, Transitions of Care

About the position

Performs pharmaceutical procedures for medication preparation and distribution that ensures safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medication, nutritional products, and non-hazardous IV admixture and solutions. Adheres to all standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection control policies to maintain a safe and sterile medication area, clean rooms, and laminar flow hoods. Assists with medicine and supplies inventory management and control, including maintaining adequate stock levels, checking accuracy of pricing, and completing required regulatory documentation. Exercises sound judgment and has developed clinical skills to provide pharmaceutical support to the patient's plan of care based on the diagnosis in a timely manner. Adheres to all local/state/federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety. May also be responsible for performing other specific tasks and/or orienting other staff to the department. Able to serve as the primary trainer and competency administrator for new staff for inpatient pharmacy technician tasks. Perform functions such as patient medication history interviews and documentation in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) independent of performance in other pharmacy tasks. Independently research and resolve ADS Pyxis controlled substance discrepancies and complete resolution process with nursing/anesthesia/or other clinical users.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compound, package, label, and dispense medication and nutritional products.
• Maintain a safe and sterile medication area, clean rooms, and laminar flow hoods.
• Assist with inventory management and control of medicines and supplies.
• Exercise sound judgment to provide pharmaceutical support based on patient diagnosis.
• Adhere to local/state/federal regulations and ensure patient privacy.
• Train and orient new staff on inpatient pharmacy technician tasks.
• Conduct patient medication history interviews and document in EMR.
• Resolve controlled substance discrepancies independently.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician (PHRMTECHR) or Certified Pharmacy Technician (PHARMC) or Pharmacy Technician (PHARMT).
• 1 year of recent relevant experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and pharmaceutical calculations.
• Understanding of different Pharmacy practice settings and narcotic delivery procedures.
• Ability to identify and employ pharmaceutical and medical terms.
• Basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-developed time management and organizational skills.
• General knowledge of computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite and EHR.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with pharmacy buyer duties.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Union membership.