Certified Pharmacy Tech

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Job Summary

• The Certified Pharmacy Technician under the direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy or Registered Pharmacist and according to the standards procedures, dispenses additives for IV and irrigating solutions, mixes chemo, mixes IV additive solutions as required using aseptic techniques with the laminar air flow hood, types labels, prepares and work to obtain PAs for oncology patients, and performs other related duties.
• Reports to the Director of Pharmacy.

Essential Functions

• Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations, fills bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and prepares labels for bottles
• Fills orders with correct medications. Prepares unit of use dosage when possible
• Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to patients, and enters data in computer
• Prepares intravenous (IV) packs
• Generates required reports, pick IV production reports
• Performs backup procedures correctly
• Recycles product as appropriate
• Changes prep and expiration date on recycled products
• Dates, times and initials all vials for reuse
• Prioritizes work (i.e. stats made first)
• Obtain PAs by phone or electronic communication
• Compound chemotherapy
• Delivers IVS to proper locations
• Restocks shelves and rotates stock
• Properly disposes of non-recyclable solutions
• Receives and stores incoming supplies
• Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records
• Returns medications to stock and rotates stock
• Fills requisitions from nursing floors in a timely fashion
• Can calculate appropriate medication doses based on patient’s age adult and geriatrics
• Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods
• Sterile compounding of IV medications using aseptic technique according to guidelines
• Restock automated dispensing cabinets

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with clinical staff
• Self-motivated, self-directed with excellent organizations skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Good math and science skills
• Good stress coping skills
• Must read, write and speak fluent English
• Must have good and regular attendance
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent

Licenses/Certifications

• Licensure as required by the state
• Current PTCB certification or equivalent certification/training program as required by state

Experience

• 1 year experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred
• Basic understanding of the role of and use of computers in the processing of prescription orders with minimum work processing skills
• Proven experience with maintaining positive relationships with co-workers and customers