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Licensed Pharmacy Operational Technician (Holland)

Licensed Pharmacy Operational Technician (Holland)

Holland HospitalHolland, MI, United States
10 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Pharmacy Technician

Under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist, conducts a wide range of delegated technical and clerical functions necessary to support the provision of pharmacy products and services; supports departmental / organizational quality initiatives.

Technical duties will include : compounding (sterile and non-sterile), packaging, and preparation of medication doses and IV products; refilling of various medication supply kits, carts, drawers, bags, etc.; maintenance of automated dispensing devices; inventory management.

Clerical duties will include : answering incoming phone calls; billing; unit inspections; departmental cleaning and organizing; report generation and review; conducting billing and medication utilization audits; filing and record keeping.

Pay Range : $18.49 - $27.38 / hour

Employment Type : Full Time, 80 hours every 2 weeks

Schedule : Monday-Friday 7 : 00am-3 : 30pm with weekend rotation and occasional 2nd shift 1 : 30pm-10 : 00pm

Requirements : High School Diploma or GED required, Active state of Michigan Pharmacy Technician license or Pharmacist Intern license required

Pharmacy Services

  • Assists the pharmacist in the provision of pharmacy services : Assists the pharmacist in accurate medication selection, counting and preparation (sterile and non-sterile) as evidenced by lack of pharmacist complaints or occurrences.
  • Supports the pharmacist in providing services by responding appropriately and timely to medication preparation and distribution upon request from the pharmacist, nurse, physician or prearranged work assignments as evidenced by a lack of peer complaints or occurrences.
  • Maintains appropriate knowledge of existing pharmacy systems and software needed to support pharmacy functions as evidenced by lack of peer complaints.

Customer Service

  • Provides good customer relations in response to phone calls, Vocera..etc, and completes follow-up of requests.
  • Uses appropriate phone etiquette when answering phone calls as evidenced by request resolution and lack of complaints.

    • Medication Preparation and Replenishment

  • Proficient in medication preparation and replenishment
  • Accurately prepares unit dose pick, first dose and floor stock medication / supplies as evidenced by lack of pharmacist, physician and nursing complaints or occurrences.
  • Delivers prepared products, replenishing anesthesia boxes, crash carts, EMS bags and medication kits in an accurate and timely fashion.
  • Accurately fills and / or checks medication exchange drawers.
  • Maintains control, accountability, and distribution of controlled substances; including documentation, refill of inventories and kits, reconciliation of discrepancies identified as evidenced by completed documentation or occurrence generation.
  • Maintains good customer relations as it relates to the non-Pyxis distribution of medications; missing med support, troubleshooting, problem-solving and nursing assistance.
  • Accurately prepares and labels non-sterile products; packages and repacks medication in accordance with departmental procedure as evidenced by documentation logs.

    • Daily Operation and Maintenance of System

  • Proficient in the daily operation and maintenance of automated distribution system (Pyxis)
  • Accurate in loading, unloading, refilling, outdate checking, discrepancy resolution and general maintenance of the automated distribution system (Pyxis) as evidenced by lack of nursing / pharmacy / peer complaints and medication occurrences.
  • Maintains the daily operations of automated distribution system (Pyxis) in accordance with departmental policies, and practices as evidenced by competency completion.
  • Prepares and distributes automated distribution system (Pyxis) medication in a timely manner as directed by prearranged work assignments (refill reports) or emergent reports (stock outs, refill, load, unload..etc) as evidenced by lack of peer complaint or occurrence.
  • Generates and reviews required reports (including change reports), addresses reports in accordance with departmental practice initiating corrective actions in response to discrepancies or irregularities in medication utilization.
  • Maintains good customer relations as it relates to the automated distribution system; troubleshooting and problem-solving, end-user (nursing) assistance and user education.

    • IV Admixture Procedures, Maintenance, and Documentation

  • Proficient in IV admixture procedures including using aseptic technique in the preparation of medications, maintenance of the IV compounding area and documentation practices.
  • Accurately prepares IV admixtures and sterile compounding as evidenced by a lack of pharmacist complaint or occurrences.
  • Accurately prepares IV admixtures and sterile compounding in accordance with departmental policies and procedures as evidenced by the lack of contamination in test solutions.
  • Maintains competency in IV admixture calculations, clean room policies, and aseptic technique practice as evidenced by competency completion.
  • Maintains the IV preparation room and equipment, including cleaning surfaces, stock, preparation areas (compounding hoods) and calibration in accordance with departmental policies and procedures as evidenced by documentation logs.

    • Medication Management Support

  • Assists with medication management support activities in accordance with regulatory expectations and departmental quality initiatives.
  • Maintains good pharmacy control and security of medication and storage locations, including the pharmacy, through completion of unit inspections as directed by departmental policy; evidenced by unit inspection documentation.
  • Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities, including occurrence report generation.
  • Supports departmental quality initiatives, patient safety and hospital core value practices as evidenced by lack of peer complaints and occurrences.
  • Maintains safe medication products throughout the hospital and department by removal of outdates evidenced by documentation.
  • Maintains an orderly and safe work environment through departmental cleaning and organizing and adherence to general work related polices.
  • Assists the pharmacist, pharmacy leadership, and lead technician in various ad hoc committees, task forces and projects to improve or maintain pharmacy services.

    • Billing and Supply Management

  • Proficient in obtaining and billing for medications and pharmacy supplies; conducts inventory management activities.
  • Proficient in the use of the pharmacy medication purchasing system to maintain sufficient inventory as evidenced by completed orders.
  • Maintains knowledge on procurement of pharmacy supplies and medications through : alternative medication and supply distributors; and stockroom ordering systems as evidenced by received orders.
  • Proficient in stocking shelves as evidenced by lack of errors.
  • Participates in inventory management practices, including appropriate stock pars, and yearly physical inventory.
  • Conducts appropriate patient charging and crediting, applies interdepartmental billing processes, and charge capture review.
  • Generates required reports, reviews billing reports, and initiates corrections to discrepancies. Files reports as required.

    • Holland Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy

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