Pharmacy Technician, Certified in Sterile Compounding

JOB SUMMARY :

Assists Pharmacist in hospital pharmacy by performing the following duties.

JOB DUTIES (include but are not limited to):

• • Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
  • Place daily drug order with wholesaler.
  • Receives and stores incoming supplies.
  • Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records.
  • Check accuracy and completeness of drug order received.
  • Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to customer or hospital patient, computes charges, and enters data in computer.
  • Reviews crash carts and emergency kits for outdated medications.
  • Logs current medications and expiration dates.
  • Audits and maintains file of monetary credits from manufacturers.
  • Performs annual inventory and additional inventories as required.
  • Observes expiration dates on pharmaceuticals. Rotates stock from carts and storage to areas of higher use. Removes expired products monthly from all areas. Keeps written log of short-dated/expiring drugs in stock.
  • Audits pharmacy for outdated medications.
  • Records, packages, and ships expired/unusable drugs according to manufacturer’s specific instructions.
  • Keep daily record of narcotics used in ER. Sends report to DEA as needed.
  • Prepare monthly calendar for Chemo patients. Contact with Cancer center.
  • Processes invoice and purchase orders and sends copies to Business Office.
  • Process monthly billing to other facilities, i.e.: retail pharmacy, Panhandle Health Dept., Valley Vista, etc.
  • Daily patient billing.
  • Processes inpatient charges from MAR.
  • Outpatient, ER, and surgery charges from chart and other records completed by nursing service.
  • Maintains Quality Assurance report form.
  • Maintains records of quality assurance indicators such as temperature logs, cart inspection sheets, etc.
  • Assist with maintenance of controlled substance documents/forms, ex: anesthesia, sign-out sheets, nursing sign-out sheets, etc.
  • Prepares Schedule II CS report if required for Idaho State Board of Pharmacy.
  • Prepares monthly Vaccine-Use report for Idaho State Health Department, sending copies to SMFM, and Panhandle Health Dept. Prepares vaccine order for the following month.
  • Prepares weekly archive reports from Pyxis Console System.
  • Maintains log books for Pharmacy Department sign-out.
  • Understands record requirements of DEA and State Law and assists with document storage.
  • Assists Compliance Officer with policy production.

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Certified Sterile Compounder Preferred
• Must be nationally certified by PTCB and registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician or be able to attain certification in two years. Must be able to register in the State of Idaho. Willing to train the right candidate.
• High school Graduate
• High degree of self-motivation.
• Be able to communicate effectively with all staff and patients in an appropriate manner.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and work proactively to accomplish all task.