Pharmacy Technician - Central Pharmacy Operations
Yale New Haven Health
- New Haven, CT
- Permanent
- Full-time
Responsibilities
- 1. Medication Distribution 1.1 Accurately and efficiently pick, prepare, package, label, and deliver medications to the appropriate storage area of patient care units, including, but not limited to: automated dispensing cabinets (ADC), medication storage refrigerator. 1.2 Utilize appropriate product packaging (i.e. bag, vial, bottle, jar, syringe, oral syringe) 1.3 Demonstrate proficiency and timeliness in the fulfillment, sorting and delivery of medication orders relating to: stat orders, new orders, refills, stock outs, transfers, recalls. 1.4 Ensure optimal medication storage to: minimize medication errors (avoid sound-alike/look-alike side-by-side storage), account for adequate par levels with a goal to minimize stock outs, while allowing appropriate drug turnover, maintain appropriate storage conditions (i.e. cleanliness, temperature), allow rotation of stock based on expiration dating. 1.5 Demonstrate reliability in providing assistance to the pharmacist in regards to the provision of pharmaceutical care. 1.6 Timely replenishment of medications intended for emergency trays (code carts/anesthesia/tackle box) 1.7 Appropriately handle and dispose of hazardous and non-hazardous waste. 1.8 Maintain a clean, well-stocked work environment. 1.9 Overall completion of the provision of pharmacy services within established timeframe. 1.10 Identify and escalate concerns related to the provision of pharmacy care (i.e. medication distribution)
- 2. Medication Inventory Management 2.1 Maintain adequate medication inventory levels based upon par levels. 2.2 Ensure proper medication movement through rotation of stock based on expiration and usage patterns. 2.3 Remove expired medications or soon-to-be-expiring medications from inventory distribution (i.e. carousel, automated dispensing cabinets) as per departmental guidelines. 2.4 Properly receive medications from wholesaler and replenish pharmacy stock accurately (i.e. automated medication carousel) 2.5 Consistent usage of handheld tablet with bar code scanning functionality (hospital specific)
- 3. Cross-Functional Proficiency 3.1 Demonstrate proficiency in all of the following areas: Medication Distribution and Automation/Technology processes 3.2 Demonstrate proficiency in one or more of the following areas: a. IV Admixture, Purchasing, Operating Room, Pediatrics, Investigation Drug Service, Controlled Substance Vault Non-Sterile Oral Compounding, Extemporaneous Oral/Topical Compounding, Packaging, Oncology, Specialty pharmacy, Medication history b. Perform necessary mathematical calculations and drug product manipulation, dilution, or compounding to accurately prepare/label unit dose oral solids/liquids/injectables according to policy and regulatory standards. c. Prepare hazardous-category products with adherence to departmental safety guidelines, OSHA regulations, and/or industry standards. d. Appropriately document manufactured medications, controlled substance medication movement, packaged medications and investigational drugs as dictated by departmental policy/regulatory standards. e. Practice aseptic technique, infection control, and universal precautions as instructed for work area as observed by supervisor.
- 4. Technical Expertise 4.1 Demonstrate proficiency and mastery of various technology utilized in the provision of pharmaceutical care, including, but not limited to: EMR, ADS, Inventory Management software, carousel, Packaging software, Sterile Product Pharmacy Workflow Manager, Barcode Labeling Programs, RFID Technology (usage varies depending upon hospital). 4.2 Demonstrate ability to independently troubleshoot various technology issues and assist in resolution.
- 5. Communication Skills 5.1 Respond to Nursing, Provider, and Ancillary Staff inquiries via telephone, in-person, or electronically. Appropriately manage, triage and follow-up various inquiries, when appropriate, in a timely and professional manner to ensure accurate and safe medication/information delivery. 5.2 Adhere to HIPAA guidelines in all forms of communication. 5.3 Maintain appropriate record keeping in regards to all forms of compounding, packaging, and controlled substances medication distribution.
- 6. Departmental Goal as Aligned with YNHHS Strategic Goals