Pharmacy Tech- PRN

EAGLEVILLE HOSPITAL•Eagleville, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech performs nonclinical functions related to delivering pharmaceuticals to patient care areas, working under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. The supervising pharmacist is fully aware of activities involved in preparing and dispensing medication, including maintaining appropriate records. This position reports to the Director of Pharmacy.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Knowledge of the use and dispensing of medications.
Knowledge and ability to read and comprehend physician’s orders relating to medications and treatments.
Repetitive use of hands and fingers, including use of a computer keyboard and labeling containers.
Normal hearing and vision to perform work and communicate.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Answer telephones.
Make rounds to nursing units to pick up orders.
Prepare individual medication cassettes for pharmacist verification.
Fill requisitions for floor stock indications for pharmacist verification.
Prepare billing for input by data processing.
Prepare and update patient profiles for hospitalized patients, including patient name, diagnosis, hospital number, age, sex, allergies, treating physicians, admission date, and other pertinent information.
Refer questionable orders to an intervention pharmacist for resolution.
Prepare pass medications for verification.
Prepare prescriptions for pharmacist verification.
Sign out controlled substances on proof-of-use sheets.
Place and transmit orders to the drug wholesaler.
Check in all medication orders.
Check monthly for outdated drugs on nursing units, in the after-hours drug cart, and in the Pharmacy.
Attend monthly pharmacy meetings and in-services.
Perform special projects and other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.