What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient position at Childrens Hospital of The King's Daughters?
GENERAL SUMMARY
The Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist as stated by the Virginia Board of Pharmacy. This position assists the pharmacist and other health care professionals in the medication distribution system. Reports to the Pharmacy Operations Manager – Outpatient.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Uses computer and relevant programs to access patient records to charge / credit patients for medications.
- Optimizes workflow by organizing and prioritizing phone calls and window traffic and directing pharmacist where needed.
- Collects and organizes all pertinent patient and operational information under the direction of the pharmacist.
- Recognizes and prioritizes stat and emergency medication orders.
- Appropriately uses and maintains all equipment ensuring it is clean and in working order.
- Maintains appropriate stock levels through ordering and stock rotation, and removal of expired medications.
- Ensures appropriate storage of medications in all pharmacy areas.
- Compounds and / or prepackages hazardous medications, oral suspensions, ointments / creams, inhalants, and tablets.
- Accurately prepares patient-specific doses with correct medication, concentration / strength, and dose.
- Labels patient medications properly and applies auxiliary labels when necessary.
- Develops rapport with patients and hospital staff by being highly visible and available to serve their needs and address concerns as they arise.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy required at the time of hire.
None preferred.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent required at the time of hire.
None preferred.
Requires skills necessary to verify medication information with computer records, and appropriate documentation associated with medications.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Pharmacy employees work in or near a clinical patient care environment with minimal exposure to hazards such as excess noise, dust, or extremes in temperature. Minimal or occasional exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common in a healthcare environment. Minimum adverse working conditions related to the proximity and services of the clinical healthcare services
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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