What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician - Medication Preparation Specialist position at Henry Ford Health System?
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician - Medication Preparation Specialist
About the Role:
The Pharmacy Technician - Medication Preparation Specialist works under the supervision of a pharmacist and plays a vital role in ensuring accurate medication preparation for patients. This position requires a high level of attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Picks up medication orders and delivers medications to patient care areas on a routine and emergency basis, ensuring timely and efficient service.
- Accurately interprets and enters medication orders into the pharmacy computer system, maintaining precision and accuracy at all times.
- Determines quantities needed to fill prescriptions and prepares prescription medications for dispensing following established policy and procedure, adhering to strict guidelines.
- Aseptically compiles and labels intravenous solutions according to prescription formula or instructions, prioritizing patient safety.
- Fills unit dose cassettes with appropriate medications, maintaining inventory levels and ensuring seamless workflow.
- Generates appropriate computer reports in a timely fashion, providing essential data for pharmacy operations.
- Maintains accurate and up-to-date admission, discharge, and transfer information, supporting effective patient care.
- Exchanges unit dose cassettes in patient care areas, promoting efficient medication management.
- Checks expiration dates and returns items to their correct stock locations, optimizing inventory control.
- Processes discontinued drug orders and performs medication billing functions for services rendered, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Performs drug packaging and labeling functions as needed, adhering to quality standards.
- Collects and records data as needed for workload statistics and maintains other necessary records, providing valuable insights for process improvement.
- Inventories and replenishes medication and supplies in dispensing areas, ensuring uninterrupted workflow.
- Participates in the teaching and supervision of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician students in each of the service areas, fostering knowledge sharing and development.
Requirements:
- 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 to 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.
Estimated Salary Range: $45,000 - $65,000 per year.
Salary : $45,000 - $65,000
