Company

Henry Ford Health SystemSee more

addressAddressClinton, MI
type Form of workFull-Time
CategoryInformation Technology

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY: The inpatient Pharmacy Technician works under the supervision of a pharmacist and assists in the preparation of medications for patients. The Pharmacy Technician receives medication orders, enters medication orders into the pharmacy computer system, prepares medications and labels for dispensing, delivers medications to patient care areas, maintains drug inventory in dispensing areas, maintains appropriate records and processes medication charges for services rendered.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Picks up medication orders and delivers medications to patient care areas on a routine and emergency basis.
  • Accurately interprets and enters medication orders into the pharmacy computer system.
  • Determines quantities needed to fill prescriptions and prepares prescription medications for dispensing following established policy and procedure.
  • Aseptically compounds and labels intravenous solutions according to prescription formula or instructions.
  • Fills unit dose cassettes with appropriate medications.
  • Generates appropriate computer reports in a timely fashion.
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date admission, discharge, and transfer information.
  • Exchanges unit dose cassettes in patient care areas.
  • Checks expiration dates and returns items to their correct stock locations.
  • Processes discontinued drug orders and performs medication billing functions for services rendered.
  • Obtains necessary medications from pharmacy stock areas.
  • Performs drug packaging and labeling functions as needed.
  • Collects and records data as needed for workload statistics and maintains other necessary records.
  • Maintains a neat and clean work environment at all times.
  • Inventories and replenishes medication and supplies in dispensing areas.
  • Replenishes emergency boxes with needed medication.
  • Participates in the teaching and supervision of new Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician students in each of the service areas.
  • Communicates effectively and courteously with patients, physicians, nurses, and other HFH staff.
  • Performs other duties as requested

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Requires high school diploma or GED
  • Requires a Pharmacy Technician License from the State of Michigan
  • 6 months pharmacy experience preferred
  • Must have the ability use a computer keyboard and type approximately 25 words per minute.
  • Must possess the personality and ability to work with a wide variety of people under sometimes stressful situations.
  • Must be motivated to provide high quality patient care.
Refer code: 7310379. Henry Ford Health System - The previous day - 2023-12-19 03:30

Henry Ford Health System

Clinton, MI

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