What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I position at Bayhealth?
Location: Sussex Campus Hospital
Status: Full Time 80 Hours
Shift: Variable
SALARY RANGE: 16.49 - 23.37HOURLY
General Summary:
This non-certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I is a healthcare employee that performs specific job responsibilities under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.
The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for providing pharmacy services, including, but not limited to distributing pharmaceuticals, performing inventory control, compliance audits, providing customer service, and maintaining pharmacy records. The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I works as a part of an interdisciplinary patient care team, and under direction of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor.
The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I is in school or class to prepare them for certification. The Certified Pharmacy Technician I position will utilize and extend knowledge and competency while performing technical pharmacy functions of the Inpatient Pharmacy.
Responsibilities:
1. Distributes, manages, and stores pharmaceutical products throughout the organization. Distribution and management of pharmaceuticals include the following: A: Interprets the patient-specific labeling correctly regarding medication, dose, dosage form, packing size and quantity. Using the previous information, accurately prepares the final product for review by a registered pharmacist. B: Replenishes medications in the Automated Distribution Cabinets accurately. (Follows departmental standards to ensure secure delivery of controlled and non-controlled substances. Scanning percentage) C: Manage medication delivery process to include: (Timely and accurate delivery of medications. Timely retrieval of discontinued medications.) D: Complete unit dose cart fill and first dose dispensing activities. E: Completes dispense preparation.
2. Pharmacy Information Systems: Maintain competency on functionality of the pharmacy information systems, automation dispensing and other pharmacy technologies (Ex. Pharmacy Keeper). This includes report generation, trouble shooting, label and patient profile review.
3. Support Function: A: Exchange of crash carts and/or restock pharmaceutical trays (tech check tech). B: Expiration date checking to include central pharmacy, automated distribution cabinets, other medication storage areas and various kits (ex. Transport kit, etc.). C: Support the department as needed for inventory processes (ordering, receiving, patients own medications, etc.). D: Prepare medications by repacking oral suspensions, solutions, and tablets into unit dose packaging.
4. Patient Safety / Performance Improvement: A: Supports Bayhealth by maintaining a High Reliability Environment by following all safety measures (Keeps a clean and organized workspace. Utilizes department equipment in appropriate matters, Report near misses, Report any identified patient or employee safety issues.) B: Performance Improvement (Documents and completes 95% or higher of all required records (refrigerator temperature checks, pharmacy inspections, Pharmacy Keeper logs etc.).) C: Understand and follow all hazardous material related issues (USP Chapter 800).
5. Education: A: Participates in ongoing educational activities to acquire and validate knowledge. B: Complete formal nationally recognized education related to sterile compounding and USP chapter 797 (i.e., ASHP competence)
6. Critical Thinking and Development: A: Answers phones and address issues of concerns or directs the phone call to appropriate personnel. B: Demonstrate an understanding of the prioritization of work based upon patient need, efficiency and pharmacy policies and procedures. Independently handles routine problem scenarios within the scope of the pharmacy technician responsibilities.
7. All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities
Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED
- Credential(s): None Required
- Experience: Required: No experience necessary.
Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience:
- Education:
- Credential(s):
- Experience: Preferred: One-year experience as a pharmacy technician or equivalent experience (such as Pharmacy School Student).
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