Pharmacy Technician II
About The Position
Under the supervision of a pharmacist, and according to departmental policies, procedures and guidelines, the Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician will assist the healthcare team in obtaining an accurate medication history. This role involves restocking floor stock and automated dispensing machines, entering charges/credits, monitoring medication order reports, delivering medications in compliance with regulations, repackaging medications, and preparing IV medications. The technician will also maintain records, ensure cleanliness in sterile areas, and complete quality assurance tasks. Level-specific responsibilities include participating in inspections of medication storage areas, drug procurement and receiving, inventory management of automated dispensing systems, diversion prevention monitoring, and training new staff in various pharmacy operations, including sterile and non-sterile compounding.
Requirements
- 2-5 years experience
- High School Diploma/GED
- Registered Technician with State
- CPhT
- Sterile compounding experience
Nice To Haves
- CPhT-Adv
- Hospital pharmacy experience
Responsibilities
- Restocks floor stock/automated dispensing machines.
- Enters charges/credits against patient profile to ensure an accurate bill.
- Monitors medication order reports to assign medication to an automated dispensing machine.
- Delivers all medication in compliance with all DEA, DPH & State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
- Repackages bulk supplies of medications in unit of use packaging in accordance with all Federal USP <795> & USP<800> standards.
- Prepares and delivers IV medications in accordance with Federal USP <797> & USP <800> standards. Maintains records pertaining to IV admixtures, maintains cleanliness in sterile areas, and completes QA.
- Checks for expired medications within the pharmacy & automated dispensing cabinets. Ensures that all expired/damaged medications are disposed of in accordance with RCRA, OSHA & NIOSH regulations.
- Participates in the inspection of medication storage areas to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
- Participates in drug procurement and receiving.
- Participates in automated dispensing systems inventory management.
- Participates in diversion prevention monitoring.
- Responsible for training new staff in Central Pharmacy Operations. Tasks include but are not limited to: (1) Automated Dispensing Cabinet responsibilities, (2) Medication monitoring reports, (3) Restocking, and (4) Expiration Date Checking
- Responsible for training new staff in extemporaneous non-sterile compounding and repackaging of medications in accordance to all USP guidelines
- Responsible for training new staff in all Sterile Products areas. Training includes clean room operations, documentation/QA, and all areas of compounding including, but not limited to: (1) Low/Medium Risk compounding, (2) High Risk compounding, (3) TPN, (4) Neonatal, (5) Hazardous and chemotherapeutic
Benefits
- Vaccinated against influenza (flu)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
