Pharmacy Technician

Description

Summary:

Plans and provides clinical support to patients and nursing staff. Participates in quality improvement processes for the department. Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to organize and provide care that is appropriate to the condition of all patients.

Purchasing:  

• Order medications from appropriate vendors. 
• Maintain Nucleus system to ensure the accurate inventory.

Maintain Stock:

• Medication stock is assessed and replaced per the established schedule so that outages are minimized. Check medication expiration date monthly. 
• Stock & maintain dispensing area with IV bags and syringes to ensure efficient work flow.    

Law Compliance:

• Check refrigerator temperature daily and record on refrigerator temperature log to ensure medications are stored appropriately.
• Clean chemo hood daily with distilled water and alcohol. Clean chemo hood with Lysol stock cleaning weekly.,
• Ensure the Biological hood is recertified every 6 month
• Adheres to standard precautions and safety policies. 
• Demonstrates awareness of equipment management and procedures.
•  Helps maintain a safe and clean/patient/work environment.

Oral Medication Dispensing Program:

• Prepare oral medications for oral medication dispensing program accurately and in a timely manner. 
• Communicate with patients courteously and professional.

Competencies:

• Availability - Degree to which employee is prompt, follows rules concerning break and meal periods and overall attendance
• Adherence to Policy – Degree to which employee follows rules and regulations
• Behavior Pattern – Stability, politeness and judgment shown on the job
• Creativity – The degree to which an employee suggests ideas, discovers new and better ways of accomplishing goals
• Dependability – The degree to which an employee can be relied upon to complete a job
• Independence – The degree of work accomplished with little or no supervision
• Initiative – The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands abilities professionally and personally.
• Interpersonal Relationships – The willingness and ability to communicate, cooperate, and work with co-workers, supervisors, and patients.

Miscellaneous:

All other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing/sitting for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 lbs. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• High School diploma or GED 

Qualifications:

• Must have fulfilled all requirements of the Board of Pharmacy registration  

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred, New Jersey Board of Pharmacy registration 

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in an office environment. Involves frequent interaction with staff, clients, patients, and the general public.