Pharmacy Technician (Levels 1-3) - Oklahoma Children's Hospital

General Description:

Under direct supervision, performs tasks involved in the preparation and distribution of medications checked by a licensed Pharmacist.

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Subsequent to verified order entry by a Doctor of Pharmacy, places properly packaged medication in labeled containers to be verified by a Doctor of Pharmacy
• Transports completed medication order to designated pick-up site as needed
• Refills patient medication cassettes
• Participates in restocking of automated dispensing machines subject to verification by D.Ph and files reports as needed
• Prepares IV admixtures and documents work
• Delivers IV fluids to patient care areas and retrieves unused/unneeded IV fluids for return to pharmacy unit
• Fills request for floor stock medications and documents completion of order
• Assists with keeping log of medications and supplies that need to be reordered
• Participates in debit/credit routines for pharmacy charges to help ensure the patient receives a timely and accurate bill
• Assists in receiving, checking in and shelving of medications when received from vendors
• Assists in the stock replenishment of decentralized/satellite pharmacy units as requested
• Rotates stock as needed to reduce outdating
• Maintains IV room/preparation area stock of IV base fluids and additives
• Rotates stock consistently so as to avoid outdating
• Files patient specific physician orders
• Prepares verification of use forms, drug supply and maintains PC-based inventory database for Controlled Dangerous Substances
• Participates in daily physical count and reports unreconciled pharmacy stock discrepancies to the Pharmacy Supervisor or Director immediately

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Must pass the OU Medical Center Pharmacy Technician exam with a minimum score of 75%.

Experience: None.

Licensure/Certifications/Registrations Required: Permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy when eligible within the first six weeks after placement in this position. (Refer to Department of Pharmacy Policy and Procedure Manual for process.)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of general science and math. Ability to perform basic math calculations. Must have good interpersonal skills for developing effective working relationships with staff and coworkers. Good computer skills.