Description:
Assists the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications to patients. Performs designated technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations.
Consistently fulfills all the responsibilities of the Pharmacy Material Handler.
Under the supervision of the licensed Pharmacist, prepares oral and topical medications for dispensing to patients, including the selection, labeling, and packaging of appropriate pharmaceuticals, and filling of medication carts.
Assists patients, nurses, physicians, and others with medication order requests and pharmacy related needs.
Monitors stock inventory levels and medication expiration dates for pharmacy areas and replenishes medications as needed. Conducts monthly/periodic inspections of patient care/department areas.
Pulls, fills, and replaces medications in the automated medication dispensing machines and transports to appropriate nursing unit(s). Services the Pyxis machines as needed
Performs hourly or more frequent deliveries and retrieves medications, including narcotics, and pharmacy supplies to/from patient care and satellite pharmacy areas based on patient care needs.
Repackages individual unit-of-use packaging, when not otherwise available.
Loads and unloads the TUG and restocks medications in the store room as needed. Empties the TUG and resends as needed. Logs all TUG related issues.
Completes and maintains relevant controlled substance inventory logs/records.
Exchanges medication carts and the IV batch, and recycles all in-date medications. Disposes of all expired medications based on departmental policy.
Maintains clean and orderly workstations.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
A minimum of 1 year of experience in a hospital setting
Registered Pharmacy Technician through the Board of Pharmacy required, MUST HAVE DC ACTIVE License
IV Compounding preferred not required but preferred.
High School Diploma or GED required
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