Senior Pharmacy Technician Job Description
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Senior Pharmacy Technician Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Senior Pharmacy Technician
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Senior Pharmacy Technician Examples
Senior Pharmacy Technician Job Description
- Assist the Healthcare Team with the delivery and implementation of the medicines administration procedures at the Gatwick IRC’s
- Carry out Medicines Use Reviews with residents, supporting residents in accessing advice from a pharmacist when necessary or requested
- Deal appropriately with requests for potentially sensitive, drug related information, from other secure establishments, GPs, and substance misuse clinics
- You will prep for the day by setting up the totes
- You will fill daily drug orders accurately and efficiently in a timely manner, under the supervision of a pharmacist
- You will assist in processing returned drugs and recycle/dispose per procedure
- You will review facility pre-list and prepare 30 day cards with the appropriate drug for fulfillment
- You will package materials and products manually
- You will ensure the correct packing materials are available at packing station
- You will check the packing list for accuracy
- You will coordinate the deliveries
- You will be responsible for shipping UPS order
- Accurately and responsibly operate production equipment to include, but not limited to, changing labels, cleaning printers, monitoring production equipment, restocking materials
- Previous sterile compounding experience and USP 797 knowledge is strongly preferred
- Ability to work 10-hour shifts, Monday-Thursday, and a willingness to work a modified schedule to accommodate heavy work volumes, as needed
- Two –three years Pharmacy Technician experience
Senior Pharmacy Technician Job Description
- Be responsible for all inventory management related job functions
- Assist during the Annual Capital Inventory
- Troubleshoot any issues with the Main Pharmacy Perpetual Inventory System
- Assist the pharmacist with the practice of pharmacy in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations,HIPAA guidelines, corporate/departmental policies and procedures by accurately interpreting healthcare provider’s prescription orders, entering into the core pharmacy system
- Actively participates in the professional growth and development of new employees, students, and Resident (s)
- Assist in training other Pharmacy Technicians in determining their ability to function in ALL areas of the Pharmacy department
- Demonstrate competency in performing high skill level activities in multiple areas such as sterile products/IV admixtures, controlled substances, robot operation, packaging operations, and operating room
- Perform and document regular cleaning and maintenance activities of ALL areas
- Provide direction and leadership for ALL technical aspects associated with medication preparation in the pharmacy department
- Consistently has the ability to work and instruct in the Sterile Product area preparing cytotoxic and hazardous drugs
- Pharmacy Technician per state guidelines
- Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Certification Program with externship
- Current PTCB, NCCT or ExCPT Certificate
- PBM, managed care, hospital pharmacy, LTC pharmacy, home infusion pharmacy, and/or retail pharmacy experience preferred
- Completion of high school diploma or equivalent or Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program is required
- Three years of previous pharmacy technician experience is required
Senior Pharmacy Technician Job Description
- Demonstrate competency in performing high skill level activities in pharmacy areas such as sterile products/IV admixtures, controlled substances, robot operation, packaging operations, and operating room
- To deliver professional advice and support to members of the prison healthcare team and patients regarding their medicines and general health education so they are appropriately informed whilst working within their level of competency
- Assist in the provision of an efficient dispensing service, including use of pharmacy computer system for stock control and issue costings, further using the separate NOMS and Clinical systems to ensure effective provision of service for transfers and release
- To perform and/or assist the pharmacist with medicines reconciliation and use reviews when required by the service
- To assess a prescription prior to dispensing, supply or administration of medication to ensure it is correct, clinically appropriate and legal
- To know own limitations and when to refer to another healthcare professional
- To carry out the duties of an accredited checking technician confirm the dispensing accuracy of any prescription previously screened/approved by a registered pharmacist in accordance with national standards and guideline
- Assesses patients own drugs
- Assist in providing assurance of medicines safety and security within G4SH in line with RPS standards for medicines optimisation in secure settings (Edition 2) Develop, implement and monitor standards of service for the medicines administration points/medicines rooms, and medicines management services on the prisoner wings
- Manage technical (pharmacy technicians, dispensers and assistants) staff at HMP Parc and undertake staff EDRs (appraisals) as directed by the Senior Pharmacist
- Three years of previous pharmacy technician experience
- Ensure the cost-effective use of resources and minimise wastage
- Provide medicines advice to GPs and nursing team on administration and management of medicines
- Issue medication (sales, prescriptions and discretionary medicines under protocols) and administer non-in possession medicines to patients in accordance with a written prescription or the written directions of a prescriber
- Identify and address actual and potential dispensing errors, notifying senior staff, as appropriate
- Attend meetings as required within HMP Altcourse particularly the Medicines Management meetings and Management Team (deputise for senior pharmacist as required)
Senior Pharmacy Technician Job Description
- Assist in the investigation and resolution of missing medications or other medication use issues
- Proficiency in Pharmacy computerized systems and software applications, MS Office Product Suite
- Minimum of 2 years dispensing or retail experience required, or equivalent internal training will be substituted
- Ability to identify and trouble-shoot problematic issues
- Manage technical (pharmacy technicians, dispensers and assistants) staff at HMP Rye Hill and undertake staff EDRs (appraisals) as directed by the Senior Pharmacist
- Attend meetings as required within HMP Rye Hill particularly the Medicines Management meetings and Management Team (deputise for senior pharmacist as required)
- Refill prescriptions and prepare delivery tickets
- Pull medications / supplies
- Prepare products for delivery
- Inventory and equipment management
- Current and unrestricted registered pharmacy technician
- Minimum 3 years of experience working as a pharmacy technician
- PTCB certification (except in Puerto Rico)
- One year of work experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail or hospital setting
- Prefer basic math skills (counting, measuring and weighing medications)
- Certified Pharm Tech & TN License
Senior Pharmacy Technician Job Description
- Records invoices in department inventory control/invoice record book
- Assist in inventory control and ordering functions
- Assist in scheduling and training of employees as directed by the pharmacy manager
- Assist in the preparation and dispensing of medications, supplies and equipment
- Prepare prescription drug therapy for patients in an accurate and timely fashion in accordance with all legal requirements and policies
- Receive prescriptions from patients and gather customer information
- Assist in the maintenance of pharmacy to reflect a clean, well-stocked condition
- Answer phone calls and direct to pharmacist as appropriate
- Meets all role-related and age-specific competencies
- Sterile Products Compounding
- Ability to be detail oriented and organized, work in fast paced, production environment, and work a flexible schedule based on business needs
- High School Diploma or GED Certification with two (2) years successful hospital pharmacy technician experience
- IV experience, chemotherapy highly desired
- Pharmacy Technician PTCB Certification required
- Successful completion of a technician training course and demonstrated math and computer skills
- Two years of relevant pharmacy technician or experience is preferred