Pharmacy Technician Full Time Day/Evening Variable - Steward Health Care

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides assistance to pharmacists by preparing and delivering pharmaceuticals, and maintaining adequate inventory of stock and supplies and to perform other pharmacy service duties as required. Must be proficient at accessing, viewing, and handling medication requests related to Meditech and Pharmacy Automated Systems. Must be proficient in answering Automated Dispensing System related questions, loading, unloading, and refilling the devices, and operating the Automated Dispensing System. Prepare some intravenous (IV) medications after successful completion of written and hands-on competency.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in medication preparation by selecting, counting, compounding, packaging and labeling per established departmental guidelines (not to include Chemotherapy or high risk medications).
• Prioritizes and manages telephone calls in the pharmacy. Assists customers at the pharmacy. Responds to Stat needs first.
• Delivers medications to nursing units based on a pre-determined schedule. All TPNs, and IV admixtures are delivered in a timely manner.
• Processes patient charges and credits.
• Maintains appropriate levels of stock and supplies in dispensing area, and places them on order when they are below adequate stock levels to meet departmental needs. This includes prepackaging or assembly of all types of medications for future dispensing.
• Demonstrates proficiency at accessing and viewing pertinent screens in pharmacy electronic systems and pharmacy-automated systems.
• Performs intra- and inter-departmental unit inspections monthly (assigned areas) and removes all expired medications.
• Works in multiple areas of the pharmacy, as directed, to maintain competency and broaden skills for all areas of the job scope.
• Stocks emergency crash carts and emergency drug boxes and kits.
• Performs all operations of the pre-packaging machine which includes repackaging and labeling of medications and performing maintenance of packaging and dispensing equipment in the pharmacy.
• Refills ADM devices in all areas of the hospital. Prepackages and delivers controlled substances according to policy.
• Checks in the drug order from our suppliers and puts the order into pharmacy stock and delivers floor stock to patient care areas in the hospital.
• Performs other pharmacy- related duties as assigned.
• Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by the hospital and where they are located. Performs all the above jobs in accordance with Morton Hospital and Joint Commission guidelines.
• Fills orders with correct medication
• Prepares unit of use dosage when necessary
• Prioritized work to prepare stat, now and waiting, in order of importance.

• Returns medications to stock and rotates stock.
• Fills requisitions from nursing floors in a timely fashion.
• Can calculate appropriate medication does based on patients age: adult, pediatric, nenonate, geriatric, and adolescent.
• Maintains temperature log.
• Maintains batch logs for IV delivery of RTU products.
• Documents as required for all process. (Cart Fill, Narcotics, etc)
• Records medication for ordering when stock is low.
• Can safely use departmental equipment.
• Disposes of waste in the proper containers
• Able to locate MSDS Sheets and the Disaster Plan.
• Demonstrates fire procedure verbally.
• Follows safety standards. Notifies supervisor of any hazards immediately.
• Participates in safety/disaster drills and in-services. Has read departmental safety manual.
• Assists in training of new staff.
• Helps other areas when needed.
• Completes annual competencies.
• Complies with annual physical requirements.
• Participates in departmental, meetings and in-services.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Essential Technical/Motor Skills: Hand-eye coordination; clear speech; knowledge of computer applications.

• Essential Physical Requirements: Performs repetitive motions including bending, twisting, stooping, pushing and pulling. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds and to push rolling carts weighing up to 150 pounds daily. Must be able to stand for long periods of time. Requires specific visual abilities including close vision, depth perception and ability to focus. Physical job demands may be subject to possible modifications as the need arises. Normal range of hearing and vision to perform work Repetitive use of hands and fingers (i.e., use of computer keyboard) and labeling containers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Essential Mental Abilities: Has the ability to perform pharmacy calculations, maintain records, maintain inventories, measure and comprehend medical terminology.
• Essential Sensory Requirements: Is detail oriented and recognizes the need for accuracy and quality when performing an activity within the department of pharmacy.
• Exposure to Hazards: hazardous chemicals.
• Other - Hours of Work: Works various schedules including weekends, holidays, days, evenings.
• Population Served: Technicians will have the ability to evaluate and respond to the medication needs for patients in all age categories including neonates, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:

1. Education: High School Diploma or equivalent, required. Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Program preferred.
2. Experience: Prior Pharmacy technician experience in a hospital preferred. Experience is preferred, but not required.
3. Certification/Licensure: Must be a certified Pharmacy Technician, and registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy.