Position Title:

Pharmacy Technician - PRN - (Stephenson Cancer Center - Norman Campus)

Department:

Norman-Pharmacy

Job Description:

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**PRN POSITIONS REQUIRE A MINIMUM OF 2 SHIFTS/MONTH**

** Ideal candidates will have preferred IV admixture and clean room experience and Oncology experience**

General Description:

Under direct supervision, performs tasks involved in the preparation and distribution of medications checked by a licensed Pharmacist.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Subsequent to verified order entry by a Doctor of Pharmacy, places properly packaged medication in labeled containers to be verified by a Doctor of Pharmacy

• Transports completed medication order to designated pick-up site as needed 

• Refills patient medication cassettes

• Participates in restocking of automated dispensing machines subject to verification by D.Ph and files reports as needed 

• Prepares IV admixtures and documents work

• Delivers IV fluids to patient care areas and retrieves unused/unneeded IV fluids for return to pharmacy unit

• Fills request for floor stock medications and documents completion of order

• Assists with keeping log of medications and supplies that need to be reordered 

• Participates in debit/credit routines for pharmacy charges to help ensure the patient receives a timely and accurate bill

• Assists in receiving, checking in and shelving of medications when received from vendors

• Assists in the stock replenishment of decentralized/satellite pharmacy units as requested

• Rotates stock as needed to reduce outdating

• Maintains IV room/preparation area stock of IV base fluids and additives

• Rotates stock consistently so as to avoid outdating

• Files patient specific physician orders

• Prepares verification of use forms, drug supply and maintains PC-based inventory database for Controlled Dangerous Substances

• Participates in daily physical count and reports unreconciled pharmacy stock discrepancies to the Pharmacy Supervisor or Director immediately

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: High School Diploma or GED required.

Experience: 0-3 years of experience.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy when eligible within the first six weeks after placement in this position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:  

Knowledge of general science and math. Ability to perform basic math calculations.  Must have good interpersonal skills for developing effective working relationships with staff and coworkers.  Good computer skills.

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