Job Location
: CARROLLTON
Employee Type
: 7On 7Off
Shift
: Night shift
Educational Qualification
: N/A
Experience
: N/A
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist in providing pharmacy services, inventory management and completing pharmacy duties in accordance with state or federal Pharmacy laws. The incumbent will provide professional, courteous, and efficient customer service to Pharmacy customers.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
The following duties and responsibilities generally reflect the expectations of this position but are not intended to be all-inclusive.
Job Functions
- Performs limited pharmacy services and duties associated with the stocking, preparation, labeling, dispensing and delivery of medications, including sterile admixtures and prepackaged or unit dose drugs under the close supervision of a pharmacist
- Assists in filling, preparing and delivery of medications
- Packages and labels medications appropriately
- Compounds or admixes ingredients appropriately under the supervision of the pharmacist
- Compounds extemporaneous medications for dispensing, cart fill and sterile preparation
- Determines the appropriate formula for drug to be compounded, and weighs and accurately measures needed amounts
- Prepares IV admixtures using aseptic techniques and in compliance with accepted regulatory standards
- Performs designated tasks regarding pharmacy quality control, management of pharmacy records, inventory control and preparation of order for drugs
- Assists in maintaining pharmacy drug stock by regularly checking for products that are outdated and/or low in inventory level
- Assists with the essential functions related to drug purchasing and inventory control in an appropriate manner (ex. Ordering/receiving of medications and supplies)
- Labels and stocks shelves
- Stores IV's and supplies appropriately
- Monitors/checks appropriate storage of drugs
- Maintains automated dispensing inventories
- Communicates immediately with all appropriate staff members when inventory levels are low
- Processes orders for stock medication from units or clinic areas to ensure good pharmacy service provided
- Helps patients and medical staff with nonjudgmental questions under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
- Supports pharmacist staff as requested. Creates and maintains medication records
- Responsible for charges and credits of medications
- Answers phone and directs calls appropriately
- Maintains a clean pharmacy. Assist in maintenance of Quality Assurance Indicators
- Resolves discrepancies, troubleshoots, and runs reports from the automated dispensing machine (ADM)
- May perform other duties as assigned or requested.
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Carrollton Regional Medical Center.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent
- Prior inpatient technician experience of at least 1 year.
- Texas State Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration.
- IV Certification required through an ACPE-approved program
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