Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Potomac Healthcare Solutions • Bethesda, MD

13d • Onsite

About The Position

WRMC Bethesda, MD

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) years as a Pharmacy Technician post-graduation.
• Must be a graduate of a Pharmacy Technician program accredited by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP) such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or have successfully completed a formal (i.e. technical or hospital-based program) pharmacy technician training program.
• Valid, unrestricted, license, as Pharmacy Technician in at least one state, territory or commonwealth of the U.S.
• Must have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Must be a US Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages, compounds and labels pharmaceutical products, processes physician medication orders, prescriptions and bulk drug orders, evaluates physician orders for duplication(s), usual dose(s), and formulary status; provides for initial clinical screen.
• Maintains automated and manual records in accordance with Pharmacy Service SOP.
• Enters and retrieves patient specific information and reports from pharmacy-oriented mainframe computer systems; assists with drug utilization review studies as mandated by JCAH.
• Prepares sterile products for critically ill patients in intensive care units.
• Prepares specialized, "complex" parenteral medications for use in open heart surgery (cardioplegia and coronary artery bypass solutions), pancreas preservation solution, dialysis, transplant surgery, and neonatal dextrose and electrolyte solutions.
• Prepares medications for and maintains records on investigational drug protocols in support of the research mission at WRAMC.
• Reviews physician TPN orders for proper final microdiluent concentrations.
• Prepares TPN formula cards from physician orders.
• Programs microprocessor-driven total parental nutrition (TPN) compounding equipment.
• Programs and maintains automated fluid transfer pumps.
• Provides instruction to other pharmacy technicians concerning proper preparation of sterile products.
• Evaluates newly assigned personnel for technical proficiency in preparation of sterile products.
• Provides comprehensive drug information regarding the stability of extemporaneously compounded oral and parental medications, usual doses of common medications, drug availability formulary status, strength and/or concentration, and customary packaging.
• Participates in research necessary to develop new preparations, e.g., compatibility studies and dosage form evaluations.
• Insures that pharmacy supplies are properly maintained.
• Provides the final check on outpatient prescriptions that have been filled by other technicians prior to dispensing by the pharmacist.
• Interpret physicians’ order and perform necessary steps to input, fill and dispense prescriptions within the parameters established by the Pharmacy Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Review and prepare orders for intravenous additive solutions, utilizing sterile technique and in accordance with infection control procedures.
• Assemble drugs and supplies for distribution to the Primary Care Center (PCC).
• Answer routine questions concerning proper administration and use of medications, drug interactions and incompatibilities, availability of drugs, and unit of use.
• Convey necessary information to the hospital staff and/or patients to ensure correct use.
• Maintain adequate levels of working stock, ensuring that all supplies are properly stored, and advise supply personnel of any shortages of medications or supplies.
• Check drug supplies to ensure that medications are in date and properly maintained.
• Maintain the required records and accountability documents reflecting the issuance and receipt of narcotic and controlled substances.
• Implement all departmental policies and procedures and participate in quality assurance activities.
• Assist pharmacists in providing guidance and training for pharmacy technician’s students and inexperienced technicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree