Pharmacy Tech II

Position Details

Department: PCH-EV JV | Pharmacy

Location:

Gilbert

Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 12am-12am

Category:
Pharmacy

Posting #: 1026951

Employee Type:
Varies

This position, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, assists in the procurement, storage, preparation, distribution, and delivery of medications and information and other pharmaceutical products to Phoenix Children's patients in a timely and accurate fashion and in accordance with established regulations and procedures. This position performs hazardous and non-hazardous sterile and non-sterile compounding. This position must maintain at least two (2) position specific competencies in accordance with the Pharmacy Department competency requirements.

This position receives direct supervision from Inpatient Pharmacy Supervisors and Managers.

• Preparing, dispensing and delivering medications and supplies to patient care areas.
  • a. Assists in accurately preparing and labeling medications in accordance with Board of Pharmacy regulations and department policy and defers to Pharmacist when appropriate.
  • b. Prepares medications and verifies accuracy under the supervision of a pharmacist prior to dispensing in accordance with scope of practice and department procedure.
  • c. Delivers medications and supplies to patient areas per hospital and department timelines and guidelines.
  • d. Restocks automated dispensing cabinets and rotates stock and removes expiring medications of both patient specific doses and unit-dosed items available in the patient care areas and medication rooms.
• Sterile and non-sterile compounding of cytotoxic medications.
  • a. Performs sterile and non-sterile compounding of cytotoxic medications in a negative pressure space per department policy, USP 797 and 800 Standards, Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations, DEA regulations, and all applicable regulatory agencies.
  • b. Completes all preliminary and annual competencies or certifications required for the safe handling of cytotoxic medications with technique verification, fluoroscopy testing, and other evaluation methods where appropriate.
  • c. May be required to complete national certification programs.
• Sterile compounding of hazardous and non-hazardous medications.
  • a. Performs sterile compounding of hazardous and non-hazardous medications per department policy, USP 797 and 800 standards, Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations, DEA regulations, and all applicable regulatory agencies.
  • b. Accurately completes all corresponding records keeping and quality assurance documentation.
  • c. Completes all preliminary and annual competencies and/or certifications in a timely manner, which may include but is not limited to; fingertip sampling, media-fill testing, skills validations by a trained observer, and technical exams.
• Non-sterile compounding and repackaging.
  • a. Performs non-sterile compounding and repackaging of both hazardous and non-hazardous medications per department policy, USP 795 standards, USP 800 standards, Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations, DEA regulations, and all other applicable regulatory agencies.
  • b. Accurately completes all corresponding record keeping and quality assurance documentation and ensures proper interim steps and final verification is performed by a pharmacist.
• Performs tasks related to medication use programs and processes when working as the medication history pharmacy technician.
  • a. Ensures the obtaining and documentation of best possible medication histories from patients, family members, caregivers, pharmacies and other healthcare facilities.
  • b. Completes training and ensures continues competency in related competency areas.
  • c. Follows standard operating procedures, policies and workflows related to the medication reconciliation process
• Use of pharmacy information software.
  • a. Utilizes the pharmacy information software to appropriately process pharmacy requisition and medication requests for nursing units, clinics, and other hospital departments to ensure timely availability of medications and supplies.
  • b. Bills medications and credits, when appropriate, to patient charge record to ensure accurate and timely revenue…