Pharmacy Technician- IP Pharmacy

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

52d

About The Position

Works under the supervision of the pharmacists and the Pharmacy Manager. The Pharmacy Technician's primary job function is to assist the Pharmacist in the preparation and distribution of medications, inventory, and stock replacement. Assures the appropriate billing for SOMC patient and staff. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required
Enrolled in, completion of a board approved Pharmacy Technician training program or National Certification required
Successful completion of National Qualification test required
State of Ohio Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration required
Pharmacy Technician training program or national certification required.

Responsibilities

Fills floor stock from stock requisitions/inventory reconciliation/and computer-generated pick lists.
Fill the inpatient carts by a Pharmacy Info System generated fill list report for pharmacist check-off.
Profiles physician orders in computer system for pharmacist review.
Reconciles I.V.'s, and/or critical care drips on the floor and makes necessary adjustments on time and rate.
Has knowledge of all drugs used in Surgery (brand/generic names), strength of drugs, and charge mechanism for patient billing.
Ability to recognize narcotic discrepancies and perform audits as necessary.
Restocks anesthesia carts in OR suites in a timely and efficient manner.
Delivers medications to nursing units/hospital departments; Accomplishes hourly medication runs to nursing units/hospital departments.
Enters patient charges/credits into computer profile system.
Checks incoming orders of medications and pharmacy supplies against purchase requisitions for accuracy and completeness.
Provides prompt, efficient, and courteous service to pharmacy window and telephone inquiries; takes messages when necessary or directs inquiry to the appropriate person.
Communicates with Purchasing Agent regarding stock levels and items needed to assure adequate inventory. Assures stock rotation and placement of items in appropriate storage areas.
Responsible for general cleanliness of work area/department.
Prepares I.V. solutions, hyperalimentations, doses of medications for dispensing for pharmacist, and/or small volume parenterals using proper sterile techniques.
Engage in the compounding of any drug.
Package or label any drug.