Inpatient Pharmacy Tech

GENERAL SUMMARY

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing drugs, maintaining the drug inventory and maintenance of 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.

GIBSON AREA HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT

To provide personalized, professional healthcare services to the residents of the Communities we serve.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1.    Procures and distributes drug orders per physician request, pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols, and within specified timeframe. 

2.    Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies, procedures and protocols and within specific timeframe. 

3.    Contributes to the effective operation of the department.

4.    Daily Automation duties as assigned. 

5.    Manages Pyxis MedStation.

6.    Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department.

7.    Participates in improvement activities that affect the pharmacy inventory and cost.

8.    Maintains competency required for current job title/position. 

9.    Prepares intravenous sterile preparations and chemotherapy once appropriately trained.

10.    Performs patient interviews face-to-face or by phone to obtain an accurate medication history to aid in the Admission Medication Reconciliation Process.

11.    Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. 

12.    Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified times.  

13.    Ability to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff.  

14.    Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.  

15.    Ability to set priorities and solve problems.  

16.    Fosters a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members.  

17.    Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).  

18.    Ability to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, psychiatric, obstetric, oncology, chemically dependent, rehabilitation and skilled-nursing patients.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS WITHOUT ACCOMMODATIONS

1.    Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard). 

2.    May require lifting and carrying light loads (e.g., boxes, equipment, unit dose cassettes, IV solutions) and stooping or kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers). 

3.    Physical strength to perform the following lifting tasks:

•    Floor to waist - 30 pounds

•    14" to waist - 40 pounds

•    Waist to shoulder - 20 pounds

•    Shoulder to overhead - 20 pounds

•    Carry 30 pounds for 30 feet

•    Push 40 pounds/force for 15 feet

•    Pull 40 pounds/force for 15 feet

4.    Walking or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) often necessary.

5.     Must be able to physically operate the equipment used in the job. 

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

Reports to the Director of Pharmacy.  Close supervision is received by the Director of Pharmacy. Functional supervision may be exercised by the Pharmacists and Lead Pharmacy Technician as assigned by the Director of Pharmacy.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1.    High School diploma or equivalent.

2.    College courses desirable but not required.

3.    Current Pharmacy Technician Certification.

4.    Two or more year's pharmacy technician experience preferred, but not required. 

5.    State of Illinois Pharmacy Technician License

INFECTION EXPOSURE RISK LEVEL

Category 2 – Minimal Risk - This job may expose you occasionally or in emergency situations to blood, body fluids or tissue.  It is recommended that you get the Hepatitis B vaccine.

OCCUPATIONAL HAZARDS:

1.    Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapeutic, cytotoxic drugs and cleaning solutions), sticks or cuts by needles and other sharp items

2.    Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used. 

3.    Potential for exposure to infectious patients or material negligible.