Pharmacy Technician (Madawaska)

Assists the Pharmacists by filling physician orders for medications for oral, rectal, topical, and injectable use; mixes IV admixture solutions as required using aseptic technique in the Isolator Barrier or other Air Flow Hood; type labels, prepares and files charge slips and performs other related duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the Pharmacist in providing medication, patient drug information and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital personnel.
• Rotate through all work areas of pharmacy.
• Repacking bulk medications.
• Unit dosing.
• Transport medications, restock drug delivery devices.
• Rounds to pick up physician orders.
• Preparing chemotherapeutic agents.
• Screen telephone calls.
• Prepares intravenous solutions and admixtures.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and reorders them accordingly.
• Aids in the training of Pharmacy Technician students or new employees.
• Prepares select reports as needed/directed.
• Receives and stores incoming deliveries of medication and supplies.
• Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and CQI activities.
• Performs all aspects of medication dispensing in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Maintains the Pharmacy Department in a clean and orderly manner.
• Demonstrates ability to calculate figures and amounts relating to dosage calculations when filling various orders and prescriptions.
• Performs assigned quality control activities on schedule.
• Maintains professional, helpful, and courteous relationships within the department and with other departments.
• Shows the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• Ability to function as a team player.
• Keeps patient safety on the forefront at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrates good communication skills.
• Follow policies and procedures on patient and employee safety as set forth by the Director.