Pharmacy Technician-Inpatient Pharmacy

JOB DESCRIPTION Assists pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of drugs, medications, and intravenous admixtures.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complies with federal and local rules and regulations in regard to pharmacy activities and with medication management and use policies and procedures.
• Assists pharmacist in preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Calculates and compound ingredients required to prepare extemporaneous preparations and IV solutions under pharmacist supervision.
• Performs double checks on the prepared medications.
• Maintains the required records of dispensing.
• Follows proper aseptic technique and IV room procedures in preparation of IV admixtures.
• Ensures and maintains medication proper storage conditions.
• Performs inspections of nursing units to assure safe and secure storage of medications.
• Operates and maintains pharmaceutical equipment according to policies and procedures
• Conducts checks and calibration of equipment as required
• Ensures that the equipment is used in the correct manner to obtain optimal results and report to supervisor if equipment malfunction and/or need for repair.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment taking into consideration general organization hygienic and sterilization rules and regulations
• Participates in the medication distribution process as applicable
• Ensure that medications are stored appropriately and securely.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of medications, material supplies and equipment including expiry management, variance management and recalls)
• Respond to incidents, adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and report appropriately.
• Perform shift duties as assigned, including weekends and public holidays.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Assist in training and coaching pharmacy technicians.
• Ensure implementation of quality improvement initiatives in regard to relevant service areas.
• Ensure patient confidentiality.
• Participate in training and education sessions for department staff and other healthcare professionals in the safe and secure handling of drugs and equipment as assigned.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees as assigned.
• Ensure appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures.
• Maintain updated professional knowledge.
• Complete and maintain all regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.

Accountabilities

• Adhere to Punctuality as per assigned schedule
• Ensure Patient and hospital information confidentiality
• Ensure safe and appropriate medication preparation for distribution to units and patient
• Maintains the sufficient inventory of medications, material supplies and equipment for the performance of duties
• Reconciles processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances
• Maintains historical records

QUALIFICATIONS Experience :-

Required

• NLT 2 yrs. experience of Pharmacy Practice.
• Experience as a sales representative or in a drug store is not acceptable.

Desired

• N.A.

Educational Qualification: Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program NLT 2 year’s duration resulting in being awarded a diploma in Pharmacy.
• Current National License

Desired

• N.A.