What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infusion Adv. Pharmacy Technician - 20 hrs/wk position at 20 hrs/wk - Henry Ford Health - Careers Careers?
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Works under the supervision of a pharmacist to process orders for medications that require special handling, preparation and/or accountability. The technician has and maintains expertise and skill in the safe handling and use of medications which require special handling, preparation and/or accountability.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Under the supervision of the pharmacist, prepares and pre-packages chemotherapy medications and/or other medications requiring special handling, preparation or accountability.
· Reads and transcribes prescription orders and prepares prescription labels for medication dispensed.
· Maintains appropriate records of medications dispensed.
· Prepares preliminary drug therapy monitoring forms for use by pharmacists in assessing drug treatment.
· Restocks the drug dispensing areas and maintains the cleanliness and aseptic conditions of the Class II Vertical Flow Hood and/or other required equipment.
· Assists in preparing and presenting programs and protocols involving proper handling of chemotherapeutic and/or other medications that require special handling, preparation or accountability.
· Assists in training hospital personnel in the safe handling of chemotherapeutic and/or other special agents.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
· Requires a high school diploma or G.E.D.
· Requires a valid Pharmacy Technician license from the State of Michigan.
· Requires at least one year of experience as a Hospital Pharmacy Technician and/or Retail Pharmacy Technician (retail experience applies only to medication history positions.