Job Description

Job Details

• To assist the pharmacist in the preparation, perform activities related to the repackaging and compounding, filling, and delivery of medications, and other tasks associated with dispensing in a manner developmentally appropriate for the ages of patients served (0-adult).
• Assists in the procurement, record keeping, storage, and distribution of all controlled substances.
• Follows aseptic technique and infection control in the preparation of sterile products.
• Completes annual recertification and scores at least 90% on the aseptic technique/infection control skills and written exam as documented by a qualified observer.
• Ensures the medications prepared are correct as verified by the pharmacist and as documented by a lack of dispensing errors.
• Demonstrates competence at batch/medication/prescription order entry.
• Works with Pharmacy Support Services personnel to maintain adequate stock of medications and supplies.

Job Requirements

• Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals.
• Incumbent must have math skills, reading skills and good communication skills.
• Incumbent must be able to operate equipment used in the preparation of sterile products.

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