Pharmacy Technician II

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1. Answer the telephone within 2 rings if possible and take messages

accurately and completely.\

• Restocks automated dispensing units on all nursing units accurately

and in a timely manner. Provides stock to areas which do not contain a

Pyxis as needed.\

• Runs daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual Pyxis reports.

Monitors Pyxis use and reports misuse or possible diversion to Pharmacy

Director. Optimizes stock in Pyxis units.\

• Responsible for accurately maintaining narcotic records.\
• Aseptically clean the IV hood. Complete annual aseptic technique

training. Follow USP 797 guidelines for IV preparation, cleaning the

glove box, etc\

• Accurately prepare the IV medications and document.\
• Batch, restock and reorder IV medications and supplies as necessary.\
• Follow USP 800 guidelines for Hazardous Material handling. Complete

required training.\

• Restock and reorder medications in the department. Accurately and

adequately order from the wholesaler. Check in and scan the order from

the wholesaler. Correct bar code information and NDC numbers in the

computer as needed.\

• Perform the regular station inspections. Remove outdated medications

from Pyxis or other locations. Check code carts and other "kits" for

outdates.\

• Monitor pharmacy shortages and recalls. Work with Pharmacy Director

to find replacement products.\

• Assist in taking inventory.\
• Package bulk medications into unit dose containers and keep accurate

records of re-packaging. Maintain packaging machine.\

• Fill employee prescriptions, both for regular prescription and over

the counter medications. Run required daily reports. Send KTRACS report

daily. Run prescriptions for department purchases and external sales.\

• Assist Pharmacist with medication reconciliations.\
• Do tech-check-tech for non-judgmental pharmacy tasks, such as Pyxis

fills, OR cart, etc.\

• Assist in any other clerical duties assigned by the department

manager.\

• Maintain confidentiality of information concerning patient, medical

staff, other employees, job applicants and the hospital itself. (As per

Confidentiality Policy).\

• Responsible for one or more of the following, as assigned by the

Pharmacy Manager:\

• Pyxis Specialist: Responsible for Pyxis set-up, optimizing Pyxis, and

monitoring Pyxis use. Schedule required updates and assist with

maintenance. Monitor controlled substance use throughout facility using

Pyxis reports.\

• Meditech Specialist: Responsible to assist in ongoing task resolution

and for testing before each upgrade. Work with Accounting and Billing

Departments to ensure correct pharmacy charges.\

• Buyer Specialist: Meet with drug reps, take phone calls from

salespeople, monitor drug shortages and identify and order replacements

to maintain needed inventory. Notify Pharmacists of shortages to obtain

direction for possible alternatives. Responsible for coordinating

outdates and pharmaceutical waste disposal. Responsible for pre-booking

and returning flu vaccine.\

• USP Specialist (USP 797 & 800): Act as USP 797 and USP 800 enforcer.

Responsible for facility-wide testing being completed and documented

within a required timeframe. Responsible to communicate timeframes and

requirements for competencies and review documentation to assure

competencies are completed by pharmacy personnel and others throughout

facility.

20. As assigned by Pharmacy Manager: Function as mentor with new

technicians, technician students and pharmacy students. Monitor

orientation checklist completion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to read, write clearly, and

type accurately.

This position requires frequent walking and standing with occasional

sitting. Occasionally one must lift and carry up to 35 lbs. and push or

pull items up to 150 lbs. (~ 0# effort). Manual and finger dexterity

are required as well as eye-hand coordination. Vision and hearing must

be corrected to normal range. Some exposure to communicable diseases,

hazardous materials and needles is required. Working conditions are

sometimes stressful. Frequent bending, twisting, climbing, balancing,

stooping, and overhead work is required. Frequent grasping and reaching

is required. Frequent grasping and reaching is required. Requires the

ability to distinguish letters or symbols. One must be able to use a

telephone, typewriter, copier, fax machine, computer terminals, and

printer.