Pharmacy Tech 1

FMOLHS•Baton Rouge, LA

20h

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Pharmacy Technician fills routine orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals, counts, packages, and labels unit doses for pharmacist inspection, and fills routine orders for non-prescription pharmaceuticals. The role supports medication preparation, distribution, inventory, equipment, documentation, and customer service in accordance with departmental and hospital policies, safety and quality standards, and applicable regulatory requirements. The technician prepares non-sterile compounds and packages, handles controlled substances securely, and ensures medication-related work is reviewed by a pharmacist. The position may involve exposure to hazardous materials, including chemotherapeutic agents and agents that pose reproductive risks. The technician also interacts professionally with healthcare professionals, team members, vendors, and surveyors, and may coach or train other technicians and pharmacy students.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Current Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Technician Certificate.
Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems, and interpret analytical data.
Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on customer service.
Attention to detail to support high-quality care and accurate medication preparation.

Responsibilities

Understand pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
Interpret medical abbreviations and distinguish medication order types, including Scheduled, PRN, Once, STAT, and Now.
Accurately interpret EPIC pharmacy labels and ensure medication-related work is reviewed by a pharmacist.
Recognize medication classifications, names, dosage forms, and routes of administration, and use available print and online references as appropriate.
Label medication dosage forms appropriately, including required auxiliary labels for expiration and storage.
Troubleshoot Pyxis equipment issues, including failed drawers, inventory, outdates, and discrepancies.
Use pharmacy technology, including Carousels, DoseEdge, Simplifi, Pyxis, and prepackaging systems.
Prepare non-sterile compounds and packages, including accurately drawing up oral syringes and compounding oral suspensions.
Comply with regulations and required labeling and documentation procedures for medication repackaging, non-sterile compounding, and packaging.
Answer phones; assist callers with missing medications; respond promptly to Pyxis stockouts; and respond to EPIC in-basket messages.
Maintain inventory, storage, and supplies in assigned areas.
Process patient charges, including narcotic charges; credit and return unused medications to stock.
Exchange emergency carts and complete required documentation.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas.
Follow departmental and hospital policies, procedures, safety standards, quality assurance practices, and infection control standards.
Know and follow laws and regulations for controlled substances, including secure handling and required documentation.
Understand departmental quality assurance processes and participate in assigned committees and educational activities.
Uphold regulatory requirements stated by LABP, USP, TJC, CMS, and other governing or accrediting bodies for OLOL.
Use Microsoft Office products, fax and copy machines, and other office equipment as needed.
Interact professionally and appropriately with healthcare professionals, OLOL team members, external vendors, and surveyors.
Coach or train other technicians and pharmacy students.
Perform other duties as assigned.