div>The MA State Office of Pharmacy (MSOPS) Pharmacy Distribution Center (PDC) provides medications via central fill in unit dose or blister card form for DDS, DPH, DMH, DOC, and HOC facilities throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Health System Pharmacy is responsible for providing customized pharmacy program solutions that reduce costs and improve patient care quality for hospitals, health systems and other integrated healthcare providers may also consult with and advise healthcare team on prescribed medications, supplies and related processes.
Retrieves refill information from the voicemail lines, patient calls, pharmacy requests, my chart, and Patient Renewal Request in the 48 hour window timeframe. Under the direction of the department Nurse Supervisor, the employee will perform a variety of medication refill tech duties in support of the assigned clinical departments at South Shore Medical Center.
Massachusetts30+ days ago
Updates machines with current date for drug Outdates meds in ADC at each delivery to machine Returns meds from the floors when need Fills Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC) Under stands process of loading and unloading Fills ADC accurately by consistent use of scanner when required Loads meds in a neat precise manner without overfilling pocket Is able to trouble shoot minor equipment issues with ADC Is able to reboot equipment as needed Communication Uses exceptional customer service skills/communication to resolve issues Answers phones and triages phone calls that need a pharmacists Communicates well with nursing and other staff outside of the pharmacy department Professionalism Maintains a high degree of professionalism within and outside the department Maintains excellent working relationships with others Dresses professionally Maintains a neat, clean and organized work area Represents the Department of Pharmacy and acts as liaison if needed when outside the department Complies with HIPAA policies Supports the training of new staff Manages time effectively and prioritizes accordingly Maintains Logs Responsible for the daily accurate documentation of logs including but not limited to : refrigerators, hood cleaning, eye wash Reports any omissions or errors Handle Controlled Substances Understands the importance of excellent record keeping, accuracy and handoffs when dealing with Controlled Substances. Involves pharmacist when appropriate Helps to maintain proper stock levels of drugs, supplies and solutions by Informing in writing, the need for an item when it is getting low Repackages medications from bulk to unit-dose when necessary Compounding Performs calculations for dosing, unit conversions, admixture volumes Prepares clean room and sterile products area for daily use Follows clean room policies and procedures Prepares low and medium risk sterile and non-sterile compounds Complies with Universal precautions and uses Aseptic technique when compounding Inventory Management Checks expiration dates in and outside the department Credits and debits patients in Meditech if meds reordered or returned Resolves missing medication issues Performs monthly floor inspections to ensure integrity of medications on the units and in patient care areas.
p>In this role, you'll work alongside Clinical Pharmacists, nurses, and physicians to ensure medications are prepared, delivered, and managed safely throughout the organization. Join our team and play an essential role in delivering safe, accurate, and efficient medication support to patients and healthcare teams across our hospital.
Assists pharmacists with filling prescriptions, answers phones, enters prescriptions into the computer, greets and assists customers, solves non-professional customer service issues; mails prescriptions; uses automated filling machines; files prescriptions and reports; conducts inventory and orders medications; handles third-party insurance, beside delivery to patients within the hospital. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success.
Demonstrates strong ability to complete tasks within set time frames, and exercises initiative in problem solving to enhance productivity and efficient operation of the department. Prepares medications and IV solutions for patients using aseptic technique and ensures patient medications are ready when needed.
In order to ensure a safe work environment for residents, coworkers, visitors, and/or supervisors of the Company, and to permit unfettered communication between the employee and those residents, coworkers, visitors, and supervisors, this position requires that the employee be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language at an intermediate or more advanced level. Certified Pharmacy Technician: Fills prescriptions correctly, utilizing the computer-generated labels as well as completing the packing label and any auxiliary labels for the product to ensure the prescription is dispensed.