Posted in Other 30+ days ago.
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
General Description: Under direct supervision, performs tasks involved in the preparation and distribution of medications checked by a licensed Pharmacist, including IV admixtures.
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:
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
Rotates stock consistently 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
Additional duties for Level II:
Assists in the preparation of IV admixtures and documents work
Assists in the set-up of IV compounder
Assists in the preparation of batch sterile items
Assists in the maintenance of IV room/preparation area stock of IV base fluids and additives
Assists with Automated Dispensing machine set-up and coordination.
Provides primary training and onboarding of other technicians.
General Responsibilities:
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: None required.
Experience: Minimum one year experience in healthcare. 1 or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital setting preferred.
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 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
