Pharmacy Technician

Oneida Health•Oneida, NY

About The Position

This role involves stocking a variety of pharmacy supply items, assisting the Pharmacist in filling orders, and performing minor clerical duties. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Director, with related work as required. The Pharmacy Technician provides pharmaceutical services that include drug packaging and labeling, distribution, inventory control, quality control, and documentation in accordance with policies, procedures, and regulations. The role assists pharmacists in preparing, administering, and documenting medications and treatments; prepares and delivers admixture services for chemotherapeutic and biotherapeutic agents, other intravenous medications, and IV solutions; and performs common pharmaceutical dosage calculations. The technician also completes inventory and environment-management computer and clerical work and develops working knowledge of drug identification, dosages, administration routes, dosage forms, and storage requirements. The position manages medication, equipment, and material inventory through procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution; evaluates par levels and supply availability; monitors expiration dates; performs physical inventory of pharmacy shelves and Pyxis medication stations; and removes outdated or damaged drugs. The technician follows state and federal drug laws, organizational policies, and regulations governing sterile compounding. Responsibilities include implementing USP standards for nonsterile compounding, sterile compounding, and hazardous-drug handling, and following USP, OSHA, infection-control, and regulatory guidelines for preparation areas, cleaning, hood recertification, and refrigeration-temperature monitoring. The role protects the confidentiality of patient health information and maintains certification and required continuing education to meet facility and regulatory accreditation and licensure requirements.

Requirements

Graduation from high school, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
National Certification.
New York State Pharmacy Technician certification.

Responsibilities

Stock pharmacy supply items and assist the Pharmacist in filling orders.
Provide pharmaceutical services including drug packaging and labeling, distribution, inventory control, quality control, and documentation.
Assist pharmacists in preparing, administering, and documenting medications and treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Prepare and deliver admixture services for chemotherapeutic and biotherapeutic agents, other intravenous medications, and IV solutions.
Perform pharmaceutical calculations for common dosage determination.
Complete clerical and computer-entry work related to inventory and environment management.
Manage procurement, storage, preparation, and distribution of medications, equipment, and materials to maintain adequate supplies and support cost-saving inventory control.
Determine and regularly evaluate par levels and monitor drug expiration dates.
Perform regular physical inventory of pharmacy items on shelves and in Pyxis medication stations.
Remove outdated or damaged drugs from pharmacy inventory.
Comply with state and federal drug laws, organizational policies, and regulations governing sterile compounding.
Implement applicable USP standards and follow USP, OSHA, infection-control, and regulatory guidelines for preparation areas, cleaning, hood recertification, and refrigeration-temperature monitoring.
Protect the confidentiality of patient health information.
Maintain certification and complete mandated continuing education.