Certified Pharmacy Tech - PRD Varies

Core Competencies

• Selects, labels appropriately, and processes all medication requests including requests for floor stock. Assures that all prepared medication requests are checked by a pharmacist before delivery.
  
  
• Compounds preparations, completing all required documentation.
  
  
• Completes large volume parenteral and IVPB rounds.
  
  
• Uses aseptic techniques to prepare, check and deliver; IVPBs, large volume IV solutions, irrigation solutions, PNs adult, PNs neonatal, and cardioplegia solutions.
  
  
• Operates and documents all use of unit dose machine.
  
  
• Completes all associated paperwork, billing and charging.
  
  
• Fills prescriptions in a timely manner in accordance with State and Federal laws and regulations.
  
  
• Operates cash register and credit card machine.
  
  
• Generates and fills automated dispensing machine (Omnicell) re-stock lists.
  
  
• Prepares paperwork, selects correct product and completes all processes for dispensing of all Controlled Substances. Delivers finished product.
  
  
• Maintains floor stock replacement list, replenishes floor stock as needed.
  
  
• Receives, stocks/shelves accurately returned medications, orders from manufacturers, wholesaler and warehouse.
  
  
• Answers telephone promptly, identifies self and job title, speaks clearly, takes/gives concise directions/messages.
  
  
• Provides health care services in own job description for Neonates, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults and Geriatrics.
  
  
• Uses proper technique to make Neonatal/Pediatric syringes both injectable and oral.
  
  
• Completes assigned monthly pharmacy check for outdates.
  
  
• Fills and delivers cassettes.
  
  
• Uses time and resources effectively.
  
  
• Delivers medications promptly, uses barcode scanning where enabled.
  
  
• Prepares and handles hazardous drugs, including chemotherapeutics, and uses protective equipment and materials to avoid contact with agent.
  
  

License / Certification Requirements