The Pharmacy Technician provides technical support to the pharmacy/healthcare professional(s) through medication preparation, delivery of medications and cart fill exchange. Performs technical duties in accordance with standard operating procedures.
Under direct supervision, procures, receives, prepares, packages, distributes and disposes of medications and pharmaceutical supplies.
Prepares unit dose, compound oral and intravenous medications.
Repackage medications in unit dosage forms.
Restock medications and other supplies in patient care areas or clinics.
Follows appropriate ordering procedures.
Ensures product verification by the appropriate pharmacy professional and facilitates the distribution of medications.
Responds to customers' needs by answering phone calls, receiving and distributing messages and triaging requests appropriately.
Conducts regular quality assurance inspections or audits focused on TJC and LBOP requirements.
Completes logs to include refrigerator and freezer temperature monitoring and required cleaning.
Participates in professional activities and organizations to maintain knowledge of current trends, practices and developments.
Completes all required training, competency assessments and attends educational in-services as appropriate.