Posted:
11/25/2024, 8:43:45 AM
Location(s):
Norman, Oklahoma, United States ⋅ Oklahoma, United States
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
General Description:
Under direct supervision, performs tasks involved in the preparation and distribution of medications checked by a licensed Pharmacist, including IV admixture and sterile hazardous drug preparation. Acts a lead for other Pharmacy Technicians, including answering questions, directing work, and training others.
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.
Performs duties of Pharmacy Technician I, II, and III:
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 DPh and files reports as needed
Delivers IV fluids to patient care areas and retrieves unused/unneeded IV fluids for return to pharmacy unit
Performs light housekeeping duties
Restocks returned meds
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
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
Conducts peer interviews as needed
Provides support for drug purchasing staff including unpacking stock, filing, assistance with paperwork, and other duties outside the actual placement of orders.
Prepares IV admixtures and documents work
Sets up IV compounder
Prepares batch preparation of sterile items
Maintains IV room/preparation area stock of IV base fluids and additives
Provides primary training on onboarding of other technicians.
Prepares chemotherapy drugs and other sterile hazardous drug preparation
Additional duties of Pharmacy Technician IV:
Acts as lead to other Pharmacy Technicians including training, directing work, and providing input to performance management.
General Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: None required.
Experience: Minimum two years’ experience as a pharmacy technician required, preferably in a hospital setting
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. National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association required.
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.
Knowledge of pharmacy and medication protocols, including sterile hazardous drug preparation.
Website: https://ouhealth.com/
Headquarter Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1910
IPO Status: Private
Industries: Health Care ⋅ Health Diagnostics ⋅ Hospital ⋅ Medical ⋅ Oncology