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Pharmacy Technician To assist in overseeing the daily operations of the ADM, reports, audits and database management.
Responsibilities: Responsibility A: Assists in the operations for the Pharmacy Automated Dispensing Machines (Omnicell)
  • Oversees adequate par levels of non-controlled substance medications are maintained in the ADMs as documented through Par vs. Usage reports and as evidenced by lack of inventory complaints from nursing and/or pharmacy areas
  • Works with Pharmacy Computer Support and BioMed to follow up on technical or mechanical issues involving Omnicells
  • Provides support for the inventory specialist during annual inventory (non-controlled substance medications)
  • Create new Omnicell configuration for non-controlled substances medications. Work with the Inventory Specialist (Controlled Substance/Omnicell) to coordinate the addition of new Omnicell Responsibility B: Ensure Controlled Substance Compliance
  • Performs routine controlled substance audits of pharmacy areas, including, but not limited to, daily destock transactions, controlled substances Omnicell discrepancy audits, Secure vault audits, Destock – Restock matching audits of controlled substances vault
  • Performs any Nursing Omnicell audits as assigned Responsibility C: Documentation and Report
  • Provides Medication Override Report (detail and summary)
  • Provides monthly Medication Area Inspection Report
  • Provides special request reports by the administrative team within the department guidelines
  • Provides the area managers weekly controlled substance Omnicell cycle count reports of nursing and pharmacy areas
  • Ensure the accuracy of Nursing Omnicell inventory list
  • Completes all applicable QC checklists. Responsibility D: Education
  • Participates in the education of pharmacy students and new employee as documented by signature on the objectives and competencies form
  • Participates in the training of non-pharmacy personnel as documented by the completion of the Record of Attendance Form
  • Understands legal limitation of technicians when performing duties and refers situations requiring professional judgment to manager Responsibility E: Communication
  • Informs manager in a timely manner regarding any compliant issues
  • Answers the email, phone and pages within department standards. Limits personal phone calls so as to not interfere with patient care or operations
  • Communicates and treats all co-workers with respect and courtesy, avoiding loud and disruptive conversation, and/or remarks indicating disrespect
  • Communicates with co-workers when leaving the area and returns within stated time frame Responsibility F: Performs other essential functions.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality as documented by lack of complaints and observation of Manager
  • Takes no longer than a 45-minute meal break
  • Completes mandatory health, safety, and training/in-service requirements by deadline
  • Performs additional duties as assigned within specified deadlines
  • Participates in Fiscal Services staffing to maintain competences
  • Demonstrates initiative when opportunities are presented as evidenced by successful completion of projects
  • Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals.
  • Good math, reading and communication skills. Incumbent must be able to operate equipment used in the preparation of sterile products
Qualifications:
  • RPHT-TX - Registered Pharmacy Technician from the State Board of Pharmacy required, ORPHAR INT - Pharmacy InternCPHT certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred 2 years pharmacy technician experience preferred
  • Job InfoJob Identification 428346 Job Category Pharmacy
  • Degree Level High School Graduate
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Job Shift DayLocations 6621 Fannin St, Houston, TX, 77030, US

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Mid

Location

Houston, TX

Occupation

Pharmacists

Industry

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

Posted

3 days ago

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