Pharmacy TechnicianJOB SUMMARY:
Perform all tasks related to medication dispensing; educate and counsel patients and caregivers regarding medication outcomes; provide drug information services to providers and consumers; serve as pharmacy representative to health center committees as requested; assist in student preceptor programs; participate in research programs where appropriate
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Compliance, Policies, and Procedures Is aware and follows pharmacy policies and procedures Contributes to development and up-dating of policies and procedures
Checking, Examining, and Recording Maintains drug inventory level commensurate with utilization with feedback Performs monthly narcotic audits Takes responsibility for organizing drug information resources in the pharmacy department
Patient Focus Appropriately educates patients on medication use Appropriately triages patients to other providers as necessary. Provides accurate information to providers and patients
Communication Attends weekly case conference meetings Attends monthly staff meetings Serves on CBHS committees Precepts pharmacy and pharmacy tech students Discusses possible side effects and interactions Treats patients in a respectful and confidential manner
Problem Solving and Decision Making Suggests improvements in daily operations Takes on special projects as requested
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:Required: Graduate of a college of pharmacy accredited by the American Council on Pharmaceutical Education (ACPE). Pharm. D, RpH or equivalent degree preferred or have passed a foreign equivalency exam Current Maryland State Pharmacy License in good standing Desired: Medication Therapy Management certification; Board certification Disease management Desired: Previous pharmacist experience in a high volume retail setting Attention to detail and sense of urgency
