Pharmacy Tech - Inpatient

The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I is responsible for coordinating and replenishing narcotic and non-narcotic medication distribution throughout the health system to provide patient medications in a safe, accessible and timely manner. The technician provides IV preparation and delivery support, prepares, dispenses and inventories medication in storage areas and keeping records of medication preparation.

Essential Job Functions

Title and Description

Tech I - Montioring

Monitor selected medication use, waste reconciliation and discrepancy reports, and report deviations in compliance to the Pharmacy Supervisor.

Tech I - Inventory Control

Coordinate automated dispensing systems and cart fill activities to provide efficient medication inventory control.

Tech I - Responsobility

Responsible for adherence to the department's controlled substance security policy and for sterile compounding duties.

Tech I - Problems

Address distribution system operational problems identified by users and provide technical expertise to pharmacy and nursing staff.

Tech I - Compstencies

Maintains pharmacy technician practice competencies in selected areas of pharmacy operations. Maintains appropriate patient and department records and documentation in compliance with state and federal regulations and department of pharmacy policies and procedures.

Tech I - Systems

Utilization of pharmacy automated and non-automated systems.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.

Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:

• All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
• The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
• The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.

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Safety & Compliance

• Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
• Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
  • All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
  • Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
  • The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
  • The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.

Behavior Standards

• Integrity: We will always do the right thing even when no one is watching.
• Acknowledge: We will create a welcoming, healing environment.
• Meaningful: We will provide an exceptional patient experience.
• Accountable: We will accept responsibility for our actions and behaviors.
• Listen: We will listen and seek to understand.
• Team: We will work together to deliver world-class care.
• Respect: We will treat each other with respect.
• Understand: We will seek to understand and respond genuinely.

License, Certification & Registration

Title

Credentialing Body

Timeframe When Needed

Verified By

Pharmacy Technician

North Dakota Board of Pharmacy

Prior to Start Date

HR Primary Sources

Education & Experience

Degree/Diploma

Program of Study

Required/Preferred

Experience

Experience

Required/Preferred

Knowledge & Skills

Title

Required/Preferred

Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.

Required

Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written format.

Required

Demonstrates the ability to multitask and be detail-oriented.

Preferred

Physical Demands

Activity

Frequency

Sit

Frequently (34-66%)

Stand

Frequently (34-66%)

Walk

Frequently (34-66%)

Stoop/Bend

Frequently (34-66%)

Reach

Frequently (34-66%)

Climb

Not Applicable

Crawl

Not Applicable

Squat/Crouch/Kneel

Rarely (
Twist

Occasionally (5-33%)

Handle/Finger/Feel

Continuously (>67%)

See

Continuously (>67%)

Hear

Continuously (>67%)

Weight Demands

Activity

Amount

Lift - Floor to Waist Level

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Carry

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Push/Pull

Medium (20-40 pounds)

Slide/Transfer

Not Applicable

Working Conditions

Condition

Frequency

Indoor

Continuously (>67%)

Outdoor

Not Applicable

Extreme Temperature

Not Applicable

Functional Assessment

Type

F