What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician, Full-Time, Varied Shifts position at Northwestern Medical Center?
Pharmacy Technician
JOB SUMMARY:
- The Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists in all phases of the medication delivery system; including ordering, stocking, purchasing, manufacturing, dispensing, delivery, inspection and charge functions.
PRE-REQUISITES:
- Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Eligible for Vermont State Pharmacy Technician registration and certification within 6 months of hire.
Experience: Previous hospital or medical experience, particularly with medication preferred.
RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports To:
- Pharmacy Manager
Performs duties under the supervision and control of a licensed Pharmacist
- Supervises:
- None
- Other Contacts:
- Medical staff, nursing staff and other hospital employees, patients, public, vendor representatives
SCOPE:
- Machinery or Equipment Used:
- Pharmaceutical and office equipment including; compounding equipment, infection administration equipment, unit-dose equipment, labeling materials, personal computer, and other office equipment
- Physical Demands:
- Manual dexterity and mobility, ability to stand/walk for protracted period
- Working Conditions:
- May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. May be exposed to toxic chemicals. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Subject to many interruptions and occasional pressure due to multiple calls, inquiries and priorities
- Required Protective Equipment:
- N/A
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Incorporates appropriate skills in all interactions and functions related to pharmacy operations
- Ordering & inventory maintenance
- Prepares prescriptions for pharmacist review according to policies, procedures and equipment use guidelines
Communicates with patients team members and management in an accurate, timely manner
- Completes clinical documentation accurately and timely as required by policy, procedures and regulatory agencies
- Talks with and listens to patients/team members
- Reports pertinent information
- Complete timely clinical documentation/order entry
- Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues
Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives
- Organizes multitask workload
- Prioritizes tasks/work
- Seeks assistance
- Collects/integrates data from multiple sources
Manages self and resources effectively
- Uses electronic pharmacy system to process charges & monitor patient needs
- Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately
- Maintain clean, orderly environment of care
- Ensures traffic control in “sensitive areas”
- Seeks out and accepts feedback
- Requests assistance appropriately
Demonstrates the unit specific skills requisite for unit/patient population served
- See unit specific competencies
Performs medication reconciliation
Responsible for stocking Omnicell cabinets.
