Positions Location: Ionia, MI

 
Job Description

General Purpose of Job:  

Compounds and dispenses medications accurately and according to established operations.  Processes information and prepares retail prescriptions.  The certified technician will assist the Pharmacists with various other related duties

Essential Duties:

This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis.  Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.

• *Answers the telephone, receiving and relaying messages as needed.

  *Receives new and refill prescription orders and processes them in a timely manner.

  *Collects information needed to fill prescriptions and records information used in filling prescriptions.

  *Must abide by federal, state and local laws to collect and prepare patient information.

  *Enters data into computer considering patient safety and confidentiality

  *Keeps all prescription forms after prescriptions are dispensed.

  *Assists pharmacist in safe preparation and delivery of IV’s and medications.

  *Follows pharmacist instructions and directives in performing daily duties.

  *Verifies all orders with the Pharmacist on duty and informs the Pharmacist of any medications that do not                     seem in line with the patient’s condition or previous medications.

  *Assists in maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

  *Assists pharmacist in preparing prescriptions by counting, packaging, pouring medications and labeling containers

  *Orders medication from wholesaler or manufacturer; also orders ancillary pharmacy supplies

  *Communicates with pharmacist regarding all prescriber and patient questions and medication warnings or interactions.

  *Receives, prices, and stocks all orders from wholesalers and manufacturer.  Updates drug prices as needed.

  *Organizes outdated or overstocked medications to ship back to manufacturers for credit. 

  *Helps maintain various daily logs according to JCAHO guidelines.

  *Checks crash carts, restocks Pyxis machines, and distributes medications to nursing units.

  *Mixes IV additive solutions and chemotherapy as required using aseptic technique.

  *Compounding of Non-Sterile medications up to and including Moderate Compounding as defined by USP<795> & Sterile Medications up to and including Medium Risk as defined by USP<797>, including Hazardous Drugs.

  *Compounding caregivers adhere to the prescription or medical order for the strength, quality and purity of compounding preparations.  Compounded products are packaged, labeled and dispensed according to current laws & regulations.

Job Requirements

University of Michigan Health-Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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