Pharmacy Technician
Location: Tripler Army Medical Center, Hawaii
Description: MedPro, LLC is presently looking of Pharmacy Technician right now, this job will be depute in Hawaii. Detailed specification about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. shall perform essentially the same duties
as those required of any Active Duty Military or Government Civil Service Pharmacy Technician of similar experience and in similar duty assi! gnments. The contract Pharmacy technician shall provide services including, but not limited to the following:
Receive and reviews prescriptions using knowledge of pharmaceuticals handled by the pharmacy. Determines medication, dosage form, strength/dosage, and quantity to be dispensed in accordance with accepted practice and pharmacy SOP. Enters prescriptions into outpatient computer system, reviewing profile for allergies, drug/drug or drug/food interactions, and duplicate orders. Obtains the pharmaceutical, prepares package labels, and sets up for pharmacist review. Coordinates with prescriber or other hospital staff on any pertinent issues or questions concerning the medication or patient. Works independently on unit dose carts, sterile products, stockage
for point-of-use cabinets, and bulk drug orders for medication use areas following the rules, policies, and procedures as an intermediate step of the medication use process.
Receive, review, prepare, and fil! l physician orders for intravenous solutions, other parenteral! medication and nutrition products, unit dose orders, prescriptions, and bulk drug orders. Insures strict adherence to sterile procedures and correct operation and maintenance of equipment. Advises pharmacist of any significant issues or problems connected with the specific medication.
Perform the full range of compounding for the pharmacy to include intravenous and chemotherapy preparations in support of hematology and oncology services. Prepare bulk compounds, as needed, for which master formula cards or specific instructions from a pharmacist are available. Select components; computes quantities; set up, operates, and maintains common and specialized instruments and equipment; and performs mixing and blending of pharmaceutical substances. Performs quality
control (QC) and programming on total parenteral nutrition (TPN) compounder.
Review orders for compatibility and additives, converts instructions to proper units and measures, and calculates the quantity of ! solution required based on concentration, interaction, dosage, number of doses, loss in
processing, etc. Prepare additives in strict compliance with procedures and proper sterile techniques. Observes preparation
process and brings to the attention of the pharmacist any unusual or unanticipated situations or results. Package and label products and insures that they are properly handled, stored, and accounted for. If authorized by the Department of Pharmacy, may perform final pharmacy check on bulk drug order and/or
replenishment of unit dose medication carts issued to medication use areas within the facility in accordance with local policy.
Establish and maintain files for a variety of manual and automated records concerning pharmacy operations. These include prescription and patient records, stock and inventory records, as well as miscellaneous administrative files.
Independently monitor pharmaceutical inventory. Receive incoming stock, checks for discre! pancies, and rotates stock for the full range of medication and supplie! s, including controlled substances. Assist in conducting medication storage area inspections to assure adequate pharmaceutical supplies, using knowledge of
pharmaceuticals in order to perform duties in pharmacy functional areas; and knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature (including generic, chemical, and proprietary names of drug) and dosage forms. Assist in conducting medication storage area inspections/liaison visits. Inform supervisor about stock level changes as determined by unusual increases or decreases in demand and seasonal requirements.
Education
Graduate of a structured pharmacy technician training program for which a certificate or diploma has been awarded.
Experience
n/a
Special Requirements/Certifications
Special Requirements, Certifications and Licensures:
National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.
Physical Requirements
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