Pharmacy Technician-Inpatient Pharmacy

 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.