What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN - Pharmacy Technician I position at San Carlos Healthcare Corporation?
THIS POSITION IS PER DIEM (PRN) or On -Call (As Needed)
Prepare and package pharmaceuticals as specified in a medication order or prescription under the supervision of a pharmacist.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
A Technician Trainee cannot compound prescription medications and sterile or nonsterile pharmaceuticals, counsel patients, perform final technology assisted product verification or affix a label if technology assisted verification if performed.
- Receives and reviews prescriptions or refill requests. Retrieves the appropriate medication i.e. right drug, strength, and formulation. Identifies and communicates discrepancies and questions to a pharmacist to accurately and safely dispense the patient’s medication.
- Accurately performs pharmaceutical calculations to prepare medications.
- Utilizes pharmacy equipment to prepare and pack medications.
- Prepares, reconstitutes, packages and labels medications according to regulations and pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Determines refill amount, pull, and stocks automated dispensing machines (ADC’s).
- Identifies and pulls expired medications per pharmacy policy.
- Inventories pharmacy medications/ supplies to maintain adequate stock to dispense medications to patients.
- Complete documentation required by regulations and pharmacy policies and procedures.
- Maintain medication security at all times.
- Performs medroom inspections.
- Responds to routine inquiries from physicians, nurses and other staff within scope of practice.
- Identify and promptly submit tickets for equipment and system issues. Communicate issue(s) to leadership/staff.
- Participates in department orientation, training, and quality assurance programs.
- Participates in department and hospital educational programs to maintain and advance skill and competency level; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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