Pharmacy Auditor
About The Position
The Pharmacy Auditor assists in overseeing the daily operations of automated dispensing machines (ADMs), reports, audits, and database management. The role supports the operation and configuration of Omnicell systems, maintains medication inventory, conducts controlled-substance audits, and produces required reports. It also contributes to staff education, communication, patient confidentiality, and compliance with hospital and departmental standards for handling pharmaceuticals. The incumbent must have good math, reading, and communication skills and be able to operate equipment used in the preparation of sterile products. The position requires a Registered Pharmacy Technician credential from the State Board of Pharmacy or Pharmacy Intern status. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification and two years of pharmacy technician experience are preferred.
Requirements
- Registered Pharmacy Technician from the State Board of Pharmacy (RPHT-TX) or Pharmacy Intern (PHAR INT).
- Good math, reading, and communication skills.
- Ability to operate equipment used in the preparation of sterile products.
- Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for handling pharmaceuticals.
Nice To Haves
- Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (CPHT) certification preferred.
- Two years of pharmacy technician experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with operations for Pharmacy Automated Dispensing Machines (Omnicell).
- Monitor non-controlled medication par levels in ADMs using Par vs. Usage reports and inventory complaints.
- Work with Pharmacy Computer Support and BioMed to follow up on Omnicell technical or mechanical issues.
- Support the inventory specialist during annual inventory of non-controlled medications.
- Create new Omnicell configurations for non-controlled medications and coordinate additions with the Inventory Specialist (Controlled Substance/Omnicell).
- Conduct routine controlled-substance audits in pharmacy areas, including daily destock transactions, Omnicell discrepancy audits, secure vault audits, and destock-restock matching audits of controlled-substance vaults.
- Perform Nursing Omnicell audits as assigned.
- Provide detailed and summary Medication Override Reports, monthly Medication Area Inspection Reports, and special-request reports within departmental guidelines.
- Provide area managers with weekly controlled-substance Omnicell cycle-count reports for nursing and pharmacy areas.
- Ensure the accuracy of Nursing Omnicell inventory lists and complete applicable QC checklists.
- Participate in the education of pharmacy students and new employees, documenting participation on objectives and competencies forms.
- Participate in training non-pharmacy personnel and document attendance.
- Understand legal limitations on technician duties and refer matters requiring professional judgment to a manager.
- Inform the manager promptly about complaint issues; respond to email, phone calls, and pages within departmental standards; communicate respectfully with coworkers and communicate when leaving and returning to the work area.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and complete mandatory health, safety, and training/in-service requirements by their deadlines.
- Perform additional assigned duties within specified deadlines and participate in Fiscal Services staffing to maintain competencies.
- Demonstrate initiative by successfully completing projects when opportunities arise.
- Follow current hospital and departmental standards for handling pharmaceuticals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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