Pharmacy Technician- Outpatient Pharmacy

2 weeks ago

West Chester, United States Penn Medicine Full time

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Summary :

  • Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, technicians are responsible for the preparation and distribution of all inpatient medications including neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient populations. Technicians are responsible for the preparation of IV admixtures using aseptic technique, refilling and maintaining Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets, compounding oral and topical medications, unit-dosing medications, and delivery of medications to patient-care locations. Train new employees as necessary and works as a team player.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

    1. Accurately fills Omnicell automated dispensing cabinets with correct medication, strength, formulation and quantity. Ensures all medications are checked by a pharmacist before delivery to the floor. Draws up oral syringes accurately.
    1. Processes a daily cart fill list and reviews list. Prepares drugs for individual patients on the list. Reviews list for drugs that can be added to Omnicell and takes the initiative to add those medications to the Omnicell.
    1. Repackage bulk medications, as needed, into unit dose form according to “Good Manufacturing Practice” guidelines (e.g. Kwik-vial, Medidose, Medi-pak, etc.). Batches sufficient quantities of medications as needed while minimizing waste.
    1. Accurately prepares extemporaneous compounds as needed with complete understanding of weighing, measuring and mixing of all components to provide a homogenous, pharmaceutically elegant compound.
    1. Train new personnel in all aspects of pharmacy operations.
    1. Fills prescriptions accurately to be checked by the pharmacist.
    1. Remove expired medications from inpatient pharmacy and Omnicell machines and places in expired medication bin in the pharmacy storeroom.
    1. Consistently prepares sterile admixtures (NICU syringes, , IVPB’s, LVP’s,) according to aseptic technique and USP 797/800 standards.
    1. If applicable, accurately places storeroom order on Mondays and Thursdays before 1100 and the Abbott order on Tuesdays before 1400. Puts these supplies away appropriately when they arrive to the pharmacy within 24 hours of their arrival.
    1. Maintains the back IV storeroom. This includes the proper rotation of IVs by using the shortest dated product when replenishing the main IV room stock.
    1. Effectively communicates to the next shift any functions that may need to be done for the efficient operation of the pharmacy and IV room. (i.e. prepacking, etc.)
    1. Prepares medication for open heart surgery kits correctly and in a timely manner when assigned. Prepares Cardioplegic solutions as needed according to the posted schedule.
    1. Refill medications to the Omnicell and assign expiration dates. Determine what type of pocket is best for loading a new medication and able to assign med from the Omincell remote desktop or at the machine.
    1. Loads controlled substances to correct pocket type. Able to unload a medication and rearrange medication to a different location based on need.
    1. Performs outdate function on the Omnicell machine all week when assigned. Rev. 7/2021
    1. Accurately refills controlled substances to the machine and resolves discrepancies.
    1. Change par levels to reflect usage and improve efficiency.
    1. Able to recover a failed drawer and is always willing to assist nurses when on the floors.
    1. Reviews patient specific meds on a daily basis and returns meds to pharmacy when appropriate.
    1. Restocks all areas of the pharmacy as necessary. Checks for outdates monthly.
    1. Deliver medications to various patient care areas throughout the hospital.
    1. Maintains a clean and organized work area.

Credentials:

  • CPHT or CPT

  • Certified technician in the state of PA preferred.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

  • Education Training and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a technician course and/or prior hospital experience preferred.

  • Licensure/Certification Certified pharmacy technician preferred.

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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