Pharmacy Tech Ii - Full-Time - 1St Shift - Elkhorn

Department:
38590 API Elkhorn: Store 1750 - Retail Pharmacy
Status:
Full time
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
Hours Per Week:
40
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Typical schedule would include Monday through Friday between hours of 830AM- 600PM.
Major Responsibilities:

• ASSISTS THE PHARMACIST IN THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MEDICATIONS ACCORDING TO ESTABLISHED POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND PROTOCOLS.
  • Fills medication cassettes & first doses utilizing robot technology.
  • Exchanges unit dose medication cassettes to patient care areas daily. Returns unused medications to the pharmacy to be credited to the patient if appropriate.
  • Receives medication orders and forwards to the appropriate pharmacist.
  • Fills medication orders, medication kits, stock requisitions, etc. accurately.
  • Delivers checked medications to the patient care units in the medication cart patient specific drawer and/or refrigerator or by pneumatic tube, as appropriate, to meet established turnaround times.
  • Prepackages bulk tablets, capsules, and oral liquids, as needed, to support the unit dose drug distribution system.
  • Compounds special preparations that are not commercially available according to referenced formulation directions.
  • Maintains proper packaging records.
  • Answers customer requests and makes STAT deliveries when requested.
  • Accurately calculates medication dose.
• PREPARES IV ADMIXTURES, CHEMOTHERAPY, AND HYPERALIMENTATION SOLUTIONS ACCORDING TO ESTABLISHED POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND PROTOCOLS.
  • Prepackages standard IV products that are not commercially available according to procedures.
  • Documents the preparation of neonatal stock solutions and sterile batched products.
  • Cleans hoods & work environment per established schedule. Completes appropriate documentation.
  • Utilizes proper aseptic technique when preparing IV admixtures. Participates in the department sterility testing program.
  • Follows proper gowning and safety precautions when preparing chemotherapy.
  • Completes chemotherapy preparation logs and receipts per procedure
  • Cleans, calibrates, operates and maintains the automated compounder to properly prepare parenteral nutrition solutions.
  • Performs math calculations to accurately determine the volume of medication required.
  • Compounds IV admixtures accurately.
  • Maintains refrigerator temperature logs to ensure appropriate storage of medication.
• MAINTAINS ADEQUATE STOCK OF MEDICATIONS AND SUPPLIES ACCORDING TO ESTABLISHED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
  • Assists in the receiving, unpacking, and storing of pharmaceuticals and supplies in their proper locations.
  • Fills medication floor stock accurately to preestablished par levels.
  • Delivers floor stock medications to patient care area per established schedule and prn when stockouts occur.
  • Refills medications to automated dispensing devices accurately.
  • Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.
  • Enters the shortest expiration date of medications refilled to the automated dispensing devices.
  • Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
  • Restocks medication and IV dispensing areas within the pharmacy.
  • Organizes and prioritizes work to ensure pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.
• ADDITIONAL PHARMACY TECHNICIAN II JOB ACTIVITIES
  • Serves as a preceptor for the orientation / training of new Pharmacy Associates, job shadow students, and College of Pharmacy students.
  • Serves as an individual mentor to new Pharmacy Technician Associates.
  • Completes departmental projects as assigned.
  • Participates on departmental teams.
• UTILITIZES THE HOSPITAL AND PHARMACY COMPUTER SYSTEMS TO PERFORM DATA ENTRY AND MEDICATON BILLING FUNCTIONS.
  • Generates charges and credits for medications accurately.
  • Generates fill lists, reports, and labels, as required.
  • Enters outpatients into automated dispensing system database to maximize customer satisfaction and charge capture.
  • Investigates and resolves billing and ADT rejection notices to promote accurate billing and prevent missing doses.
• CONTRIBUTES TO THE QUALITY AND EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF THE DEPARTMENT.
  • Reports medication errors identified and enters into the Patient Safety Event reporting system.
  • Responds to customer requests in a timely manner. Answers the telephone according to the Service Excellence Standards. Directs calls to the appropriate staff when necessary.
  • Complies with all federal, state, regulatory agency, Accrediting Organization, standards of practice, and department policy / procedures.
  • Organizes and prioritizes work to ensure pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner according to established timeframes.
  • Provides the pharmacist with a finished product which is accurate and within established timeframes to enable a pharmacist check prior to dispensing.
  • Completes and maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately. Files documents in appropriate location.
  • Completes and documents all assigned medication storage inspections per established schedule and timeframe.
  • Is punctual and reports to work as scheduled.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• MAINTAINS COMPETENCE REQUIRED FOR CURRENT JOB TITLE / POSITION.
  • Maintains current Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB).
  • Completes the mandatory hospital competency annually within the expected timeframe.
  • Completes the annual job specific competencies within the expected timeframe.
  • Attends department meetings and/or reviews department meeting minutes.
  • Maintains current State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician licensure annually. Participates in orientation, education, and training programs.

Licensure:

• Pharmacy Technician

Education/Experience Required:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent. 1 year Pharmacy Tech experience
• Must either be certified or have 1500 hours of retail Pharmacy Technician experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Basic personal computer skills. Familiar with basic medical terminology. Good interpersonal skills to deal with a wide variety of individuals. Basic math and problem solving skills. Good communication skills to achieve understanding and acceptance. Ability to work in a team environment. Adaptable to performing multiple tasks. Ability to prioritize orders. Knowledge of pharmacy regulatory standards. Maintenance of a professional appearance.
• Licensure as a Registered Pharmacy Technician in the State of Illinois. Current Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB).

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to perform work accurate with attention to detail within specified time periods. • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize work to complete urgent tasks preferentially. • Ability to work rotating shifts and weekends. Schedule flexibility to meet the needs of the institution, adaptable to changes in workload and/or work schedule. • Ability to effectively communicate with various levels of hospital staff • Ability to travel to various operating units of the hospital. Ability to walk up / down stairs and use the elevators. • Ability to work in a stressful environment • Ability to use hands and fingers repetitively (ie. use of computer keyboard) • Ability to stand, sit, stoop, and kneel • Ability to do medium lifting (20-50 lbs occasionally, 10-25 lbs frequently, & 10 lbs. Consistently) • Ability to perform work & communicate with normal range of hearing and vision • Ability to physically operate the equipment used in the job • Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions). • Potential for stocks or cuts by needles and other sharp items. • Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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