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Company: MedStar Medical Group

Location: Olney, MD

Career Level: Entry Level

Industries: Not specified

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General Summary of Position
Under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy or designee, coordinates the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and monitoring of the pharmacy automation systems. Automation systems to include, but are not limited to, automated dispensing machines (ADMs), IV workflow software, and kit inventory management software. This individual will be considered a subject matter expert in the use of the automation systems and provide training to end users as needed. In addition, performs the duties of a pharmacy technician as needed.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Maintenance of ADM system Assist in resolving ADM system issues. Manage inventory of the ADM system. Monitor expiration dates of medications stored in hospital wide ADMs. Review reports of nursing activities and discrepancies and refer to pharmacist or nurse manager according to policy and procedure. Reconcile temporary patient accounts and communicate to nursing managers of any discrepancies in accounts. Establish daily batch reports. Facilitate and monitor pharmacy staff training (new and current staff). Review and adjust inventory levels per system recommendations.

Preparation: Assists with the filling of prescriptions, under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist. Accurately fills the orders as entered into the computer by the pharmacist. Accurately and clearly labels all medications for dispensing (lot, expiration date, mg/tablet, etc.) Accurately fills prescriptions for frozen IV bags, mini-bag plus, and pre-mixed large volume parenteral solutions. Files written physician orders. Assembles Cataract eye kit according to departmental policies and procedures. Prepares unit dosing and bar-coding of bulk medications according to departmental policies and procedures. Mixes IV additives to solutions, TPN's and Chemotherapy as required.

Transports: Delivers prescriptions to the appropriate area of the hospital Delivers prescriptions to the appropriate area of the hospital. Delivers narcotics to nursing units

Restock: Restocks and orders pharmaceutical supplies within the hospital. Restocks Pyxis ES machines; delivers 24-hour medication exchange cart. Orders appropriate IV supplies Restocks the shelves upon delivery of Baxter IV fluids and team-fills unit dose drawers. Accurately fills floor stock requisitions for other hospital departments

Technical: Supports work of the department by performing clerical and secretarial tasks. Accurately enters medication charges into the computer system. Completes computer updates. Answers and directs all phone calls appropriately.

Development: Maintains current knowledge, certification, and licensure. Identifies learning needs in self and initiates actions to address these education needs. Attends staff meetings or reads and signs staff meeting minutes. Attends continuing education programs in order to maintain certification. Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by the department. Completes all mandatory requirements, certifications, and licensure within allotted timeframe for completion (License, PPD, Competencies etc.)

Organizational knowledge: Works effectively within and between departments. Participates on inter-departmental teams and committees, communicating unit knowledge as appropriate. Provides department/unit with information and knowledge acquired during participation with interdepartmental teams and committees. Demonstrates a constructive approach during all interactions with staff, supervisors, and managers both inside and outside the unit.

Department/Unit Specific Functions and Duties Pitches in to cover shortages within department. Fills 24-hour exchange carts. Fills updates. Orders needed IV supplies and puts order away. Puts daily order away. Completes floor stock inspections. Completes admissions, transfers and discharges.

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Minimum Qualifications
Education

High School Diploma or GED or equivalent required

Experience

Less than 1 year 6 months related pharmacy technician experience, hospital environment experience preferred
Experience with hospital pharmacy clinical applications
Experience with automated dispensing machines

Licenses and Certifications

Maryland Pharmacy Technician License required and
National Pharmacy Technician Certification (C.Pht) within 180 Days required and
Pharmacy students actively enrolled in an accredited pharmacy school are exempt. required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with all internal and external customers
Moderate computer skills
Ability to read and comprehend drug nomenclature and related medical terminology
HIPAA policies on confidentiality
Proficiency in basic mathematics, including fractions and decimals
Ability to work cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff
Ability to adapt to changing priorities

This position has a hiring range of $19.17 - $33.08

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