POSITION SUMMARY: To perform accurate and timely preparation of all prescription orders, including new, refill and intravenous orders under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist. Maintain stock, supplies, and infusion pumps.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Understand all the dispensing systems used in the pharmacy and their implications for data entry
Input all pertinent patient information into the computer system checking entries for accuracy.
Ability to enter new and refill orders and discontinue orders according to facility specific criteria(s) into computer system.
Calculates and/or verifies the correct dosage based on the prescription.
Communicate with physicians for refill approvals when necessary.
Keep current records pertaining to patient medication order updates and changes.
Monitoring incoming order queues and input same into the computer in a timely manner.
Maintain knowledge of all pharmacy labeling requirements.
Courteously assists all customers, internal and external. Assists in answering telephones and provides excellent customer service on the telephone.
Maintain IV emergency kits maintenance, tracking, and restocking.
Cleaning and maintenance of pumps returned from facilities. Maintain record keeping, complete daily pump log and match signatures of receipt from facilities. Log outgoing and incoming IV pumps.
Maintain preventative maintenance on pumps: Monitor stickers on pumps if due for yearly maintenance and repair.
Compound using <797> & <800> aseptic techniques.
Stage, and label all completed products compounded such as IV-Piggyback, Hydration fluid, TPN, Pain management. Verify all NDC#s and document correct lot #s in the compounding record. Send necessary supplies needed for Peripheral, Central, Port A Cath, Groshong, PICC line. Forward finished products to IV Pharmacist for final review and approval.
Maintain strict attention to detail in prescription filling duties.
Maintain productivity and accuracy standards for work completed.
Any other duties assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Minimum requirements include education and experience equivalent to completion of High School and pharmacy technician training. Minimal experience or just graduated acceptable at this level.
Must be 18 years of age.
Must be certified as a pharmacy technician as required by state regulations.
Previous experience as a IV technician preferred
Knowledge of <797> & <800> aseptic compounding
Knowledge of medical terminology and brand/generic medications required.
Must be capable of handling a high volume of work with accuracy and attention to detail.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Hayward, CA
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Asepsisunmatched
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)unmatched
Computer Systemsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Data Entryunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Housekeeping/Cleaningunmatched
Infusion Pumpsunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Medical Recordsunmatched
Medical Terminologyunmatched
Medicationsunmatched
Pain Managementunmatched
Patient Assessmentunmatched
Pharmacyunmatched
Prescription Fillingunmatched
Preventative Maintenanceunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Record Keepingunmatched
State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
Telephone Skillsunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)unmatched
Vision Planunmatched
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