GENERAL SUMMARY:
The inpatient pharmacy technician works under the supervision of a pharmacist and assists in the preparation of medications for patients. The pharmacy technician receives medication orders, enters medication orders into the pharmacy computer system, prepares medications and labels for dispensing, delivers medications to patient care areas, maintains drug inventory in dispensing areas, maintains appropriate records and processes medication charges for services rendered.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Picks up medication orders and delivers medications to patient care areas on a routine and emergency basis.
Accurately interprets and enters medication orders into the pharmacy computer system.
Determines quantities needed to fill prescriptions and prepares prescription medications for dispensing following established policy and procedure.
Aseptically compounds and labels intravenous solutions according to prescription formula or instructions.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date admission, discharge, and transfer information.
Processes discontinued drug orders and performs medication billing functions for services rendered.
Performs drug packaging and labeling functions as needed.
Collects and records data as needed for workload statistics and maintains other necessary records.
Participates in the teaching and supervision of new pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician students in each of the service areas.
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Requires high school diploma or GED
Requires a Pharmacy Technician License from the State of Michigan
6 months pharmacy experience preferred
Must have the ability use a computer keyboard and type approximately 25 words per minute.
Must possess the personality and ability to work with a wide variety of people under sometimes stressful situations.
Must be motivated to provide high quality patient care
Additional Information
Organization: Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital
Department: HFWB Central Pharmacy
Shift: Rotating
Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Partnering with nearly 2 million people on their health journey, Henry Ford Health provides a full continuum of services at 250 care locations throughout southeast and south central Michigan. With 33,000 valued team members, Henry Ford is also among Michigan's largest and most diverse employers. Our superior care and discoveries are powered by nearly 6,000 physicians, researchers and advanced practice providers. Learn more athenryford.com.
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