SEH-PHARMACY TECH CERT

General Purpose of Job:

Assists the Pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing and delivery of prescription medications and other healthcare supplies to patients.

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Caregivers may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Assists the Pharmacist in providing effective and safe pharmaceutical services. Prepares and compounds drug products and intravenous solutions for pharmacist approval to ensure accurate and timely delivery of medications for patient administration.
• Supports the IV admixture service by ensuring that all IV solutions are prepared and delivered to the correct units in a timely manner; prepares STAT and new orders immediately; assists in labeling premixed solutions and piggyback medications. Responsible for keeping the sterile compounding areas clean and well stocked.
• Delivers and documents the distribution of narcotics and controlled substances to the patient care areas under the supervision of the pharmacists. Check and restock crash carts and kits as needed.
• Prepares, delivers, restocks and helps maintain the automated drug dispensing machines/system.
• Orders and receives medications and pharmaceutical supplies from wholesalers in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; conducts follow-up with vendors as necessary.
• Maintain adequate stock levels in the department of drugs and supplies to facilitate the processing of medication orders and stock requests.
• Organizes outdated or overstocked medications to ship back for credit.
• Packages medications into unit dose containers.
• Audits inpatient and outpatient medication storage areas (ie provider offices) for safe medication storage practices.
• Assists with checking-in stock and assuring that stock is maintained at proper levels and in accordance with manufacturer requirements, removes outdated/expired stock.
• Transports prescription medications and other healthcare supplies to patient care areas.
• Attends meetings and various in-service programs as required.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization's policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Completes all duties under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.