Position Title:

Pharmacy Technician PRN

Department:

Pharmacy

Job Description:

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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