8169 - HCH PHARMACY TECH REGISTRY

GENERAL SUMMARY 

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing and dispensing unit dose medications and IV admixtures, medication delivery rounds to nursing units, medication charge/credits, ordering, receiving and checking drug inventory. The technician works under the direct supervision of a pharmacist to complete all duties as required.

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for preparing for dispensing unit dose medications and IV admixtures, medication delivery rounds to nursing units, medication charge/credits, ordering, receiving and checking drug inventory, etc. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS &  DUTIES

• Accurately fills, checks and re-checks all orders (stats, unit dose, IVs, floor stock, etc. ) to prevent errors. 


• Accurately labels all medications prior to pharmacist checking order.  Does NOT dispense any medication without a pharmacist's approval.


• Fills all cart fill reports, crash carts, anesthesia drug kits, floor stock, and departmental requests daily as needed. 


• Runs reports, fills below PAR report, maintains proper documentation. 


• Coordinates buying efforts closely with the buyer to ensure adequate supplies are maintained.   


• Prepackages medications as needed.  


• Employee maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance and work area. Restock and rotate stock in unit-dose, IV admixture areas. 


• Demonstrates knowledge of Safety and Infection Control (i.e. uses aseptic technique while preparingLVP, IVPB, TPN, PCA, Epidural, Chemos, etc) Policies and Procedures.  Reports any unsafe/unsanitary practices and conditions to the director.


• Attends and participates in staff meetings, general assembly meetings, teams, programs, committees, and functions as required.  


• Displays ability to prioritize workload, strives to make good use of time; works to complete all tasks within time frames, recognizes when additional effort is needed and takes action without being asked, reports free time to supervisor; and assists others as requested.  


• Consistently prepares narcotics and maintenance of proper record keeping.


• Is in compliance with Holy Cross Hospital Attendance Standards.  


• Employee shows ability to work well under pressure in a busy atmosphere.


• Strives to improve recognized personal weaknesses; sets goals and works diligently to achieve them. Willingly accepts suggestions for improvements.


• Put away drug orders and maintain proper documentation. 


• Maintains all pharmacy logs/records as defined by depart.policies and procedures (cart fill check list, refridge logs, etc)


• Completes other duties/projects as assigned by manager/director.

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED