Under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, the pharmacy technician engages in the preparation, control an distribution of medications. Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Accurately and efficiently perform computer functions according to department policies. Includes, but not limited to the pharmacy computer system/electronic health record, automated dispensing equipment, packaging machine software and departmental email.
- Understand pharmaceutical terms, abbreviations, symbols and commonly used in prescribing and dispensing medications. Perform calculations necessary to prepare compounded medications.
- Process new prescriptions and refills. Fill medication orders in an accurate and timely manner, including new or lost doses, floor stock replacement items and unit dose cartfill.
- Transport medication to/from nursing units, including controlled substances, per department protocol/policy
- Restock automated dispensing cabinets according to current department procedures.
- Perform non-sterile compounding and repackaging.
- Perform sterile compounding using aseptic technique according to policy and procedure under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist. Products may include parenteral nutrition, batched IV products, and hazardous medications or chemotherapy. *PRN Technicians may not be required to complete this task*
- Respond to phone call inquires and walk-up service requests, resolving issues or redirecting them appropriately.
- Restock emergency/ crash carts and kits according to department protocol
- Assist in maintaining drug and department supplies at appropriate levels. Follows department procedures for checking in, scanning, packaging and barcoding medications
- Perform monthly inspection of assigned areas following the standard of practice guidelines for medication storage, control and dating. Removes expired medications, rotates stock, cleans and organizes assigned areas.
- Maintain appropriate licensure requirements, continuing education requirements, competency requirements and updates knowledge/ skills on regular basis by participating in departmental meetings, educational programs, in-services. Completes competency requirements successfully in a timely manner.
- Assist in developing and maintaining training materials as needed
- Assist in special projects not requiring clinical decision-making capacity as assigned by pharmacy leadership.
- Assist in training of new staff memebers.
- Travel to Carle Eureka Hospital may be required for the provision of pharmacy services such as automated dispensing equipment restock and maintenance.
