Pharmacy Tech 1

FMOLHS•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Under close supervision, the Pharmacy Technician fills routine orders for unit doses and prepackaged pharmaceuticals. The technician counts, packages, and labels unit doses for pharmacist inspection and fills routine orders for non-prescription pharmaceuticals. The role also supports medication preparation, inventory, equipment, customer service, documentation, and compliance with departmental, hospital, and regulatory requirements. All medication-related work must be reviewed by a pharmacist.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Understand pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
Interpret medical abbreviations and distinguish medication orders, 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; use available print and online references as appropriate.
Label medication dosage forms appropriately, including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage when required.
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.
Follow regulations and required labeling and documentation procedures for non-sterile compounding and packaging.
Answer phones; assist callers with missing medication; respond promptly to Pyxis stockouts and EPIC in-basket messages.
Maintain inventory, storage, and supplies in assigned areas.
Process patient charges, including narcotic charges, efficiently and promptly; credit and return unused medications to stock.
Exchange emergency carts and complete required documentation.
Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas and follow departmental and hospital policies, safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.
Follow controlled-substance laws and regulations, handle controlled substances securely, and complete required documentation.
Understand departmental quality assurance processes and participate in assigned departmental committees and educational activities.
Uphold regulatory requirements of 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 and train other technicians and pharmacy students.
Demonstrate communication, professional knowledge, technical skill, continuous learning, and commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values according to Department of Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder Expectations.
Perform other duties as assigned.