Pharmacy Technician - Carle Bromenn Medical Center
Carle
McLean County, Illinois
pharmacy
technician
medical
pharmacy
dispensing
medication
procedures
supervision
packaging
departmental
protocol
aseptic
aseptic technique
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October 1, 2022
Carle
McLean County, Illinois
FULL_TIME
Under direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, the pharmacy technician engages in the preparation, control an distribution of medications. Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Accurately and efficiently perform computer functions according to department policies in various programs including but not limited to the pharmacy computer system/electronic health record, automated dispensing equipment, packaging machine software and departmental email.
- Understand pharmaceutical terms, abbreviations, symbols and commonly used in prescribing and dispensing medications. Perform calculations necessary to prepare compounded medications.
- Process new prescriptions and refills. Fill medication orders in an accurate and timely manner, including new or lost doses, floor stock replacement items and unit dose cartfill.
- Transport medication to/from nursing units, including controlled substances, per department protocol/policy
- Restock automated dispensing cabinets according to current department procedures.
- Perform miscellaneous non-sterile compounding.
- Demonstrate understanding of aseptic technique according to department protocols and procedures. Prepare sterile admixtures using aseptic technique under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist including parenteral nutrition and batched IV products. *PRN Technicians are not required to complete this task*
- Respond to phone call inquires and walk-up service requests, resolving issues or redirecting them appropriately.
- Restock emergency/ crash carts and kits according to department protocol
- Assist in maintaining drug and department supplies at appropriate levels. Follows department procedures for checking in, scanning, packaging and barcoding medications
- Perform monthly inspection of assigned areas following the standard of practice guidelines for medication storage, control and dating. Removes expired medications, rotates stock, cleans and organizes assigned areas
- Maintain appropriate licensure requirements, continuing education requirements, competency requirements and updates knowledge/ skills on regular basis by participating in departmental meetings, educational programs, in-services. Completes competency requirements successfully in a timely manner.
- Assist in developing and maintaining training materials as needed
- Assist in special projects not requiring clinical decision-making capacity as assigned by pharmacy leadership.
- Travel to Carle Eureka Hospital may be required for the provision of pharmacy services such as automated dispensing equipment restock and maintenance.
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