Pharmacy Technician
US Department of Veterans Affairs
- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
- Des Moines, Iowa, United States
About
Preparing unit-dose and bulk medication for delivery and distribution to patient care areas located throughout the main campus and off campus locations (e.g., Community Based Outpatient Clinics). Preparing outpatient medication and supply prescriptions for dispensing through the outpatient Pharmacy window and mail delivery systems, including preparing packages to be mailed (regular, overnight, signature required, delivery confirmation, etc.) and receipt of returned mailed packages. Operation of Pharmacy service automation including unit-dose packaging, automated medication dispensing, outpatient medication dispensing, non-sterile and non-hazardous sterile compounding. Operation of the Pharmacy service phone system, including operation of phones in the local Pharmacy Phone Triage Center. Customer service, problem solving, and phone communication skills are necessary. Preparation of non-sterile compounding in accordance with USP guidelines and requirements. Preparation of non-hazardous sterile compounding in accordance with USP guidelines and requirements in the IV room suite. Handling of hazardous medication in accordance with USP guidelines and requirements. Demonstration of inventory management procedures and practice through the performance of medication and supply re-ordering, ward audits, cycle counts, expirations, and medication/supply recall notifications. Compliance with laws, rules, and all regulations governing controlled substance medication accountability, security, distribution, dispensing, and inventory. Pharmacy Technicians may be scheduled to work in the controlled substance medication vault. Operation of computer applications related to Pharmacy Service functions, including documentation in the patient's electronic health record when required. Compliance with pharmaceutical waste regulations and facility GEMS programs. Pharmacy Technicians may be assigned champion roles within the Pharmacy Service to work directly with the facility GEMS coordinator to champion service line level compliance. Participates in Pharmacy Service quality assurance/quality improvement initiatives, documentation, tracking, and reporting. Compliance with policies and procedures related to the All-Hazards Emergency Cache and/or facility level emergency preparedness. May be assigned special projects and other duties by their supervisor (Pharmacy Technician Supervisor) or other member of the Pharmacy leadership team related to the Pharmacy Service and the provision of safe and effective pharmaceutical care.
Training/Education:
Assists with the orientation and training of new and existing Pharmacy Service staff as assigned by their supervisor or other member of the Pharmacy leadership team. Participates in meetings, conferences, and programs that provide exposure and insight into the specialized practice area within the Pharmacy Service. Obtains required continuing education and maintains clinical job knowledge and skills. Maintains Pharmacy Technician certification and registration in active and good standing.
Knowledge required by the position:
The Pharmacy technician must have an understanding of brand names, generic names, drug formulary, storage requirements for medications, and an understanding of beyond use dating for packaged products and products prepared in the IV room. The incumbent must have an understanding of the requirements for the dispensing of controlled medications, parenteral medications and outpatient prescriptions. Knowledge of VA policies and procedures especially in the area of Pharmacy service and the legal regulating hospital and Pharmacy requirements. Incumbent must be knowledgeable of the Pharmacy organization, Pharmacy policy and procedure, and provides information, recommendations, and advice concerning Decentralized Hospital Computer Program (DHCP) directly to Pharmacy management. Incumbent will work with the various Pharmacy sections and must be able to prioritize DHCP related activities within the various Pharmacy sections. Incumbent must possess the knowledge of the day-to-day hospital operations and Pharmacy service relationship with other services within the medical center.
Work Schedule: Full-time; Monday-Friday with rotating weekends/holidays Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 000000 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized
Languages
- English
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