Distributional Pharmacy Technician

Overview

Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager and under direct supervision of Pharmacists, this entry level position is responsible for performing all of the functions of a pharmacy technician including, but not limited to, preparing and delivering medications according to physician order and hospital policy ensuring correct dosage and form, integrity of the product, appropriate labeling, proper storage, and correct beyond use date.

Perform charge capture and issue credits. Use appropriate technology to compile an accurate automatic dispensing cabinet (ADC) refill list. Scan medications when pulled in pharmacy and prepare for delivery to floor. Scan medications when loading into ADC and verify all medication is loaded to the correct location. Enter the correct expiration date for medications being loaded in the ADC. Check for and resolve discrepancies, recover failed drawers, and remove outdated medications from ADC.

Maintain adequate par levels of medications, IV fluids and supplies. Identify, quarantine, and restock outdated or contaminated pharmaceuticals. Restock and ensure current dating for all medication in carts. Appropriately charge medications used from emergency carts. Repackage medications for unit dose. Communicate any issues in workflow/inventory to the next shift. Prepare non-sterile compounds, label appropriately and maintain compounding records per policy.

Begin sterile compounding training abiding by USP 797, USP 800, and hospital policy. Begin to develop leadership skills serve as a role model to pharmacy interns. Pharmacy technicians perform assigned duties independently within the department policies and procedures but never perform duties which can only be performed by a pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians perform assignments within established time frames and work routines may vary according to patient care priorities.

Education

Associate’s Degree/Certificate from accredited/nationally recognized Pharmacy Technician Program - Preferred

Experience

1-2 Years Pharmacy - Preferred

License & Certification

Registered as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern with the Georgia Board of Pharmacy - Required

Core Job Functions

• Prepare and delivers medications according to physician order and hospital policy, ensuring correct dosage and form, integrity of the product, appropriate labeling, proper storage, and correct beyond use date. Perform charge capture and issue credits.
• Use appropriate technology to compile an accurate ADC refill list. Scan medications when pulled in pharmacy and prepare for delivery to floor. Scan medications when loading into Pyxis and verify all medication is loaded to the correct location. Enter the correct expiration date for medications being loaded in the ADC. Check for and resolve discrepancies, recover failed drawers, and remove outdated medications from ADC.
• Maintain adequate par levels of medications, IV fluids and supplies. Identify, quarantines, and restock outdated or contaminated pharmaceuticals. Restock and ensure current dating for all medication in carts. Appropriately charge medications used from emergency carts and fill ambulance bags. Communicate any issues in workflow/inventory to the next shift.
• Repackage medications for unit dose. Prepare non-sterile compounds, label appropriately and maintain compounding records per policy. Begin sterile compounding training abiding by USP 797, USP 800, and hospital policy.