Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, supervisor, and/or director of pharmacy services, performs a variety of technical and clerical duties for the hospital-wide unit dose drug distribution system intravenous admixture program and out-patient distribution system. Responsible to maintain confidential reports, enter and retrieve data utilizing the computer system, prepare intravenous medication, including but not limited to hazardous drug preparations, total parenteral nutrition and antibiotics, fill automated medication dispensing system with a supply of unit dose medications, procure and fill requests for pharmaceutical supplies and delivery of supplies to nursing units, procure and fill out-patient prescriptions and prescription check out to out-patients. Responsible for assisting a pharmacist with the filling and dispensing of medication orders including the proper handling, usage, and storage of drugs in the pharmacy and any other pharmaceutical duties.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. High School diploma or equivalent
2. WV Registered Pharmacy Technician
3. National Pharmacy Technician Certification (if not already registered as a WV Pharmacy Technician)
4. Current Registered WV license (or eligible for license as a pharmacy technician by PTCB or the NHA national certification.
5. To maintain PTCB or NHA CPhT certification the pharmacy Technician (CPhT) must complete a minimum of twenty (20) hours of continuing education (CE) during each two (2) year recertification cycle in pharmacy technician-specific subject matter.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EXPERIENCE:
1. 6-12 months of pharmacy experience
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. With the use of an automated dispensing system printout, fills each MedStation with a supply of medications according to set PAR levels.
2. Verifies the contents of automated dispensing system stock by checking stock filled by pharmacy student or pharmacist.
3. Fills patient medication orders with the correct medication from computer generated labels and delivers medication before the next scheduled medication round.
4. Fills and delivers narcotic orders to nursing units and ancillary departments according to policy and procedures
5. Delivers checked medications to the nursing units. Refills automated dispensing system MedStations to prescribed par levels. Report unusual occurrences to the pharmacists
6. Checks outdates and maintains crash cart medication stock per par levels established
7. Prepackages and labels medications into unit doses from bulk supply.
8. Reorders pharmacy supplies from the hospital purchasing department
9. Bills/credits patient medications by use of the computer charging system or the remote charging system.
10. Accurately enters new medication orders in the Meditech pharmacy module for the pharmacist to verify
11. Maintains pharmacy in a clean and organized fashion and inspects pharmacy for outdated drugs
12. Responsible for the proper disposal of all materials used in the preparation of hazardous medications and IV additive medications
13. Maintains clean and sterile environment within the intravenous admixture area, including clean room. Routinely washes with appropriate germicidal solutions all hoods, counters, carts, and all other equipment that will be used within the work area
14. Prepares all IV additive medications using sterile technique as directed by the pharmacist and according to the policies and procedures set by the pharmacy
15. Responsible for safe and careful handling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials. Responsible for proper disposal of all materials used in the preparation of hazardous medications IV additive medications.
16. Generates reports and labels to compile and arrange a work list for the preparation of an adequate number of IV admixtures to cover a 24-hour period.
17. Maintains an adequate supply of materials for the preparation of the daily supply of IVs including medication labels, medications, solutions, syringes, needles, and administration set and other equipment necessary
18. Receives drug orders, verifies contents of orders against packing slips and purchase orders. Unpacks merchandise and restocks shelves.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Works in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Ability to handle multiple priorities
2. Ability to make decisions under pressure
3. Ability to manage stress appropriately
4. Ability to work alone and with others effectively
Additional Job Description:
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
20
Shift:
Day (United States of America)
Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Company:
JAX Jackson General Hospital
Cost Center:
230 JAX Pharmacy
Address:
122 Pinnell St
Ripley
West Virginia
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