SCH-PHARMACY TECH ASSOCIATE

Job Description

General Purpose of Job:

An Associate Pharmacy Technician shall perform activities related to the receiving, storing, packaging, preparation, compounding, recording, processing, dispensing, labeling, and delivery of medications or pharmaceutical supplies under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. May be promoted to Intermediate or Senior Pharmacy Technician after successful completion of promotion criteria. (see attached career ladder).

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Team members may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• Assists the Pharmacist in providing effective and safe pharmaceutical services. Prepares and/or compounds medications for pharmacist approval to ensure accurate and timely delivery of medications for both inpatient and outpatient administration.
• Supports the IV admixture service by ensuring that all IV solutions are prepared and delivered to the correct units in a timely manner; prepares STAT and new orders immediately; assists in labeling premixed solutions and piggyback medications. Responsible for keeping the sterile compounding areas clean and well stocked per department policies and procedures.
• Prepare and handle IV and sterile compounded medications in compliance with USP <797> and <800> guidelines.
• Prepare and handle nonsterile compounded medications in compliance with USP <795> and <800> guidelines.
• Prepares, delivers, restocks and helps maintain the automated dispensing system. Delivers and documents the distribution of controlled substances to the patient care areas under the supervision of the pharmacists.
• Orders and receives medications and pharmaceutical supplies from wholesalers in accordance with departmental policies and procedures; conducts follow-up with vendors as necessary.
• Maintain and manage inventory, including restocking medications/supplies and checking expiration dates to facilitate the processing of medication orders, stock requests and restocking of carts/kits.
• Organizes outdated, recalled or overstocked medications to ship back for credit.
• Re-packages medications into unit dose containers.
• Audits inpatient and outpatient medication storage areas (ie provider offices) for safe medication storage practices.
• Transports prescription medications and other healthcare supplies to patient care areas.
• Attends meetings and various in-service programs as required.
• Supports and serves as a role model for our mission, vision, values, and customer service initiatives. Adheres to the organization’s policies & procedures, and compliance guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with pharmacists, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
• Completes all duties under direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements