- Technician will routinely complete two of the following responsibilities:
o Prepare sterile parenteral products while adhering to USP 797 and 800 requirements. *
o Prepares chemotherapy while adhering to USP 800 requirements.
o Controlled substance audit technician (less than 50% of time).*
o ADC assignment of medications.
o Pharmacy buyer backup. - Manage and support automated drug distribution.*
o Medication picking, delivery, and restocking to automated dispensing cabinets (ADC).*
o Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment.*
o Delivers and restocks controlled substances.*
o Assists with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies.* - Prepares medications.
o Prepares and select medications for distribution.*
o Assist licensed pharmacists in preparation/dispensing of prescriptions.*
o Performs bulk compounding.
o Assists in managing drugs and vaccines for clinics.* - Inventory Management
o Monitors expiration dating.*
o Performs cleaning.
o Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor.
o Take inventory of drug stock, and prepare orders for vendors - Repackages and labels medications or splits tablets into bottles or unit dose packaging.*
o Creates labels using standard format.*
o Fills and labels prepacking medications.*
o Assigns expiration dates and maintains records.*
o Other duties as assigned. - The job responsibilities contained in this section must be supervised by a Licensed Pharmacist:
o Accept new written prescriptions or refill orders.*
o Take refill request information from patient over the telephone, and process orders.*
o Contact providers for refill authorization.*
o Take oral, fax, and written authorization from provides for prescription refills.*
o Enter new/refill prescription order into the pharmacy software system.*
o Pick manufactured drug from shelf and fill/label prescription orders.*
o Count or pour the manufactured product into a suitable dispensing package and apply label to dispensing package with technician's initials placed on the label.*
o Present the completed prescription, original Rx order, and original stock bottle to the pharmacist for final verification/certification.* - General Responsibility
o Assist licensed pharmacist in order to work effectively with the medical providers, and patients.*
o Work with the Pharmacist to prioritize daily technician duties/tasks.*
o Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities as requested.
o Must attend all mandatory department trainings.
o Due to changes and modifications in the job from time to time, employees are required to be flexible and assume other responsibilities assigned by management as deemed necessary. - High School or GED Required.
- Must be registered prior to start date with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.
- Previous On-the-Job training or experience may be considered in place of formal education.
- Computer experience needed.
- Must pass Pharmacy Technician certification test within 12 months of hire if not currently certified.
- Certified pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, LPN Program, or equivalent Experience working in a hospital setting.
- Must demonstrate complete criminal background check as required by the State of MN and drug screening per MLHS policy.
Pharmacy Technician Certiified - Onamia, United States - Mille Lacs Health System
Description
Job Description
Job Description
This position works in the pharmacy department under the direction of a registered pharmacist, providing services to hospital patients and providers.
Job Duties
The essential functions of this job are identified with an asterisk (*) at the end of the bullet point.
Required Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position's regular workdays are Monday through Sunday. Occasional evening work may be required as job duties demand.