HSCPC Pharmacy Technician

4 weeks ago

Washington, United States Children's National Hospital Full time

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist. The pharmacy technician may be assigned other duties as deemed necessary by their supervisor.

Qualifications:
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or GED (Required)

College courses (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
2 to 3 years pharmacy technician experience. (Required)

Hospital Experience (Preferred)

Familiarity with unit dose, IV admixtures and pharmacy computer systems (Preferred)

Required Certifications

Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) for District of Columbia (Required upon hire)

PTCB (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods.
Ability to work cooperatively with pharmacy and other hospital staff.
Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
Ability to set priorities, solve problems, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
Ability to communicate effectively (orally and in writing).
Ability to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and rehabilitation patients.

Job Functions

  • Procures and distributes medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
  • Fills physician orders and medication carts accurately.
  • Replenishes medications in emergency crash carts or Automated Dispensind Cabinet accurately.
  • Prepares intravenous admixtures or other sterile products accurately, completing all necessary documentation.
  • Prepares compounds accurately, completing all necessary documentation.
  • Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule.
  • Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
  • Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations.
  • Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.
  • Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
  • Restocks medication and IV dispensing areas.
  • Prepackages bulk medication in unit dose packages.
  • Contributes to the effective operation of the department.
  • Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds.
  • Enters medication orders into pharmacy computer system accurately.
  • Enters charges and credits for patient medication accurately.
  • Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required.
  • Answers the telephone, identifying self and department.
  • Directs calls to appropriate personnel. Answers requests at the window and makes "stat" deliveries to patient care areas when requested.
  • Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
  • Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately. Files documentation in appropriate locations.
  • Demonstrates good oral and written communication.
  • Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well organized. Keeps pharmacy equipment clean.
  • Participates in the performance improvement activities of the department.
  • Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
  • Collects data, conducts performance improvement monitors, and completes documentation as assigned.
  • Maintains competence required for current job title/position.
  • Attends pharmacy staff meetings.
  • Attends orientation, education, and training programs. Reviews literature and other materials as assigned.
  • Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements
  • Other job duties: Performs other duties as assigned.
Organizational Accountabilities
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Employee Excellence
  • Demonstrates understanding of quality of service and collaborates with co-workers to ensure excellence standard is achieved
  • Innovates through improvement of care and/or efficiency of operational processes.
  • Dedicated to a standard of performance excellence and high quality
All In
  • Embraces changes/improvements and actively participates in the implementation of new/improved programs, technology, new equipment, systems and resources that promote quality of care, safety and efficiency
  • Identifies, prioritizes and selects alternative solutions to determine best outcome
Action Oriented
  • Maintains a high level of activity/productivity, meeting deadlines and appropriately prioritizing tasks to meet business demands
  • Anticipates problems and attempts to solve before they develop
Supervisory Responsibilities
  • None
Blood Borne Pathogen Exposure
  • Category III: Job does not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, non-intact skin or tissue specimens. Incumbent does not perform or help in emergency medical care or first aid as a part of his/her job.
Protected Health Information Access Level
  • Level IV - Full Access Incumbents in this job may access any protected health information associated to a customer's needs, the service(s) rendered and the position's functions.
Working Environment
  • This job operates in a hospital or office environment.
Physical Requirements
  • Medium Work: Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.
Travel Requirements
  • This is a full-time, regular position working standard and extended hours.

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