What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at The START Center for Cancer Care?
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Description
JOB SUMMARY: Report and work only under the authority of a state registered pharmacist in all activities required to provide optimal patient care. Activities include but are not limited to the following: prepare and distribute all intravenous medications (including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, investigational chemotherapy, biologics and supportive care medications); maintain daily patient records and information through the applicable computer and manual systems; and only perform or engage in pharmacy activities not expressly designated to a licensed pharmacist.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist prepare oral and intravenous medications for administration.
- Procure and distribute prescription medication orders per physician and pharmacist instruction.
- Maintain and generate patient reports and records through the applicable computer system.
- Maintain appropriate investigational medication records, as assigned.
- Maintain adequate medication inventories and pharmacy supplies.
Maintaining inventories include but is not limited to ordering, receiving, unpacking, recording and storing all medications and pharmacy supplies.
- Contribute to the effective operation of the pharmacy department which requires daily and accurate medication computer order entries, accurate recording of patient credits and charges, and all patient information.
- Conduct inventory of all medication as required.
- Responsible for daily filing and orderly maintenance of paperwork.
- Record and maintaining freezer, refrigerator, and room temperature monitoring logs.
- Demonstrate acceptable oral and written communication skills and courteous telephone operating skills.
- Organize and prioritize work assignments. Maintain current technician certification by completing all competence/skill assessment testing and attend continuing education programs. A true and correct copy of renewal certificate must be provided
- Other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
- Licenses: Current Pharmacy technician certification from the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
- Experience: One to two years of IV and/or chemotherapy admixture experience preferred but not required. IV / chemotherapy certification is a plus.
