Pharmacy Technician Specialist - Automatic Dispensing Machine Coordinator

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This job is a member of the inpatient pharmacy team and work directly with the department pharmacists to maintain and improve pharmacy services for the assigned areas. Responsible for the maintenance of the Automatic Dispensing Machine (ADM) system for adult and pediatric inpatient areas at the Medical Center under the supervision of pharmacist.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Education

Required – High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required – 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Certifications

Required – Pharmacy Technician Certification in the state of practice

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Pyxis Certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.

• Must have working knowledge of pharmaceutical mathematics

• Must have working knowledge of sterile technique and demonstrate aseptic technique proficiency

• Must have working knowledge of safety guidelines for handling chemotherapy

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.

• Skills to operate standard pharmacy and office equipment.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

• Coordinate the setup, installation, and expansion of Automated Dispensing Machine (ADM) MedStation systems.

• Communicate the status of Automated Dispensing Machine (ADM) product projects/activities/issues to pharmacy and nursing staffs.

• Review reports of nursing activities and discrepancies and refer to pharmacist or nurse manager according to policy and procedure.

• Participate in policy and procedure development and review of Automated Dispensing Machine (ADM) MedStation system.

• Assist in resolving Automated Dispensing Machine (ADM) MedStation system issues as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

• Manage inventory of Automated Dispensing Machine (ADM) MedStation systems and perpetual inventory system

• Review inventory levels in perpetual inventory system.

• Review and adjust inventory max and min levels.

• Review all Batch reports (e.g., Refill, Stock-out, All Station Events, Charges and Credits, Discrepancies, Overrides).

• Facilitate and monitor pharmacy staff training (new and current staff).

• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

• Other related duties as required.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.   (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.
The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases. There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

There is potential to encounter hazardous medications and hazardous waste.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

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