<p>Summary</p> <p>Reports to the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor. Under the clinical supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and legal and regulatory requirements, compounds sterile products and prepares unit-of-use pharmaceuticals for dispensing and ensures delivery of products and pharmaceutical supplies to patient care areas. Prepares sterile compounded products including specialty and/or hazardous infusions such as chemotherapy admixtures. Maintains pharmacy inventory in assigned areas.</p> <p>MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS</p> <ul> <li>MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart. </li><li>VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion. </li><li>SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team. </li></ul> <p>Prepares intravenous chemotherapy admixtures and other sterile preparations safely and accurately by:</p> <ul> <li>Calculating necessary quantities of each component. </li><li>Selecting correct components from stock shelves. </li><li>Following policies and procedures regarding pharmaceutical compounding of sterile preparations, including using appropriate aseptic technique. </li></ul> <p>Prepares pharmaceuticals for dispensing to patients by:</p> <ul> <li>Compounding products by combining several ingredients after review of calculations and measures by a licensed pharmacist. </li><li>Selecting from stock areas, medications for individual patients based on computer-generated information. </li><li>Selecting from stock areas, medications for newly received patient and refill prescriptions based on computer-generated labels and/or reports and verbal and written instructions. </li><li>Generating reports, pick lists and labels as required. </li></ul> <p>Maintains working inventory within established department guidelines by:</p> <ul> <li>Reviewing stock levels and recording for order. </li><li>Working with technicians, pharmacists and procurement specialists to obtain sufficient supply of medications. </li><li>Removing stock from storage areas and replenishing active use areas. </li><li>Routinely checking storage areas for outdated product, removing from stock and placing in designated areas according to departmental policies. </li></ul> <p>Processes patient charges and credits by:</p> <ul> <li>Validating and charging fill and update lists using the department computer. </li><li>Entering charges and credits into the computer from various sources such as documents, discontinued medications and/or medications collected from patient care areas. </li></ul> <p>Assures delivery of pharmaceuticals to patient care areas by:</p> <ul> <li>Carrying prepared pharmaceuticals to all patient care areas and placing them in designated areas. </li></ul> <p>Assists pharmacist in provision of pharmaceutical care by:</p> <ul> <li>Reviewing and collecting data used by pharmacists in pharmaceutical care. </li><li>Collecting and entering data into the pharmacy information system as directed. </li><li>Answering telephone calls and greeting staff and responding appropriately if qualified or authorized to do so. </li><li>Reviewing next day patient load and ensuring proper amounts of auxiliary items are prepared in advance. E.g. priming, specialty dilutions, etc. </li></ul> <p>Performs other functions to maintain personal competence and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the department by:</p> <ul> <li>Performing other job related duties and projects as assigned. </li><li>Performing inspections of assigned patient care areas using printed guidelines. </li><li>Collecting data, conducting quality monitors and completing documentation as assigned. </li><li>Maintaining logs, records and other required documentation accurately, filing documents in appropriate locations. </li></ul> <p>ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <p>Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared. </li><li>Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes. </li><li>Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes. </li><li>Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year. </li><li>Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department. </li><li>Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self. </li><li>Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance. </li><li>Complies with established organization and department policies. </li><li>Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required. </li></ul> <p>Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:</p> <ul> <li>Leverage innovation everywhere. </li><li>Cultivate human talent. </li><li>Embrace performance improvement. </li><li>Build greatness through accountability. </li><li>Use information to improve and advance. </li><li>Communicate clearly and continuously. </li></ul> <p>Education and Experience</p> <ul> <li>The knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of a pharmacy technician training program approved by the State of Indiana. Current certification through the State of Indiana is required. Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) is required. A minimum of two years of experience working as a hospital pharmacy technician including sterile product compounding is preferred. Certifications in compounding and handling of sterile products and chemo/hazardous drugs are preferred at time of hire and required within one year. Active licensure through the State of Indiana and certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ICPT) must be maintained throughout employment. </li></ul> <p>Knowledge & Skills</p> <ul> <li>Demonstrates effective communication skills necessary to follow verbal and written instructions, including the ability to understand technical and pharmaceutical terminology. </li><li>Requires thorough knowledge and understanding of pharmacy operations, policies/procedures and equipment. Experience with requirements for USP 795 (non-sterile compounding) USP 797 (sterile compounding) and USP 800 (handling of hazardous medications) in regards to compounding, cleaning, inspection and maintenance of intravenous (IV) room and its equipment is required. </li><li>General knowledge of hospital computer systems is required. </li><li>Requires proficient keyboarding skills (a minimum of 30 wpm) and the ability to accurately input information. </li><li>Requires proficiency in basic computer skills (i.e., data entry, word processing and spreadsheets) and the ability to use multiple applications/software (e.g. Microsoft Office). </li><li>Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information. </li><li>Demonstrates mathematical skills necessary to accurately compute fractions, ratios, percentages and totals. </li><li>Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills necessary to consistently interact with patients, families, visitors and staff in a courteous manner; and to maintain positive working relationships and elicit cooperation and support from others. </li><li>Requires knowledge of and skill in aseptic technique and physical dexterity to manipulate vials, ampules, needles, syringes, and other intravenous products. </li><li>Requires the ability to understand technical and pharmaceutical terminology and nomenclature. </li></ul> <p>Working Conditions</p> <ul> <li>Exposure to potentially hazardous substances. </li><li>Works in controlled environment. </li><li>Requires the ability to continually change priorities in response to changing patient needs. </li><li>Extensive use of keyboarding on computers. </li><li>Must be able to be effective in a fast-paced, quality-focused, multi-priority environment that frequently deals with constant distractions, stressful situations and important deadlines and schedules. </li><li>May need to vary days and hours scheduled, including working night/evenings and/or additional hours, as determined by the department's needs. </li></ul> <p>Physical Demands</p> <ul> <li>Requires physical ability and stamina (to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and to remain standing or walking for prolonged periods of time) to perform the essential functions of the position. </li></ul>