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US
Company size
11-50 employees
Job sector
Health Science
occupation category
Pharmacy Technicians
Job type
Contract
Work environment
In person
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- Verifies the integrity of a product by considering stability, and, where applicable, sterility, including checking expiry dates, physical appearance, and odor
- Demonstrates the organizational and time management skills necessary to effectively prioritize, organize and manage product distribution workflow
- Identifies when an independent double check should be performed
- Identifies patterns of unusual drug prescribing and usage including possible diversion or drug misuse and reports relevant findings to the pharmacist or appropriate authority
- Identifies issues with the drug supply chain, including drug shortages and drug recalls, and collaborates with the pharmacist to resolve these issues
- Uses appropriate information technology to organize, maintain and retrieve pharmacy records
- Gathers information required for medication reconciliation
- Contributes to the management of record keeping activities within the practice setting
- Determines whether the legal and professional requirements for a product to be released to the patient have been met
- Contributes to the management of pharmacy inventory to ensure safe, effective and efficient product distribution
- Prepares and places orders for stock and supplies, using appropriate technology, from licensed and legitimate sources
- Complies with safety signs and safe work procedures in work areas
- Receives, interprets and processes a prescription
- Uses and maintains automation and other technology to enhance safety, efficacy and efficiency in the practice setting
- Optimizes the safety, efficacy and efficiency of operations in the practice setting
- Follows security requirements for controlled substances
- Performs pharmaceutical calculations
- Returns or properly disposes of recalled, expired and unusable products
- Gathers information from the patient using appropriate interview techniques, including active listening
- Observes and complies with the legal requirements relating to pharmacy practice
- Uses and maintains workplace equipment and safety devices based on manufacturer's instructions
- Establishes and maintains rapport with patient by using effective communication skills
- Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the work as appropriate
- Checks the product and its prescription label against the prescription using a systematic approach
- Gathers health promotion information relevant to the patient
- Verifies the technical aspects of the prescription to ensure accuracy and quality of products
- Gathers monitoring parameter information for pharmacist review, including adherence information and lab test results
- Applies patient and medication safety practices in all aspects of role
- Ensures department compliance with professional standards and legal and regulatory requirements
- Determines the validity, clarity, completeness and authenticity of the prescription and resolves concerns in collaboration with the pharmacist
- Applies drug interchangeability principles in accordance with applicable formularies, policies or legislation
- Identifies when the patient requires further consultation or education from the pharmacist
- Prepares and compounds sterile products according to recognized guidelines and standards of practice
- Measures the patient's physical parameters such as height, weight and blood pressure
- Supports patient-specific health promotion activities in collaboration with the pharmacist
- Uses safety data sheets (SDS) to identify, handle, and safely dispose of hazardous materials
- Understands safe handling of drugs (e.g. cytotoxic medications) and sharps (e.g. proper disposal)
- States the precautions and procedures for handling caustic, poisonous, flammable substances and bio-hazardous materials
- Labels products according to legislative requirements, best safety practices, established protocols and patient-specific needs
- Follows procedures related to DEA blanks, triplicate prescriptions, and proper DEA numbers
- Reconciles inventory for controlled substances, or any other substances selected
- Selects appropriate products by applying knowledge of brand and generic names, dosages, and dosage forms
- Transcribes verbal orders and ensure their accuracy
- Identifies factors such as culture, language, demographic and physical characteristics that may impact the patient's care
- Prepares products for dispensing
- Collaborates with the pharmacist in the release of the product
- Transfers a prescription and receives a transferred prescription
- Applies inventory and formulary management systems and strategies that incorporate best practices, including new technologies
- Investigates inventory discrepancies and communicates findings to the pharmacist and/or other appropriate authority
- Packages products in a suitable container to maintain product integrity, stability, and, where applicable
- Organizes, reconciles and records the patient's information
- Reports unsafe working conditions and work practices in accordance with the workplace and safety requirements
- Gathers information from the patient's health records
- Participates in health promotion activities in collaboration with the pharmacist
- Facilitates the patient's access to and interaction with support agencies and health services within the healthcare system
- Uses packaging that is safe and appropriate for the patient, including pre-packaging, multi-dose or unit dose packaging and child-resistant vials
- Understands workplace risk control measures such as waste management procedure
- Uses information technology and record-keeping procedures that maintain the integrity, security and permanence of pharmacy records
- Maintains a record of controlled substances received, stored, and removed from inventory
- Processes the adjudication for payment of prescriptions and other pharmacy services using knowledge of third-party payer policies and formularies
- Interprets numerals, symbols, measurement systems and Latin abbreviations
- Initiates, verifies, and assists in adjudication of billing for pharmacy services and goods
- Identifies and informs the pharmacist of socio-economic, cultural, environmental and other factors that are barriers to, or facilitators of, health and wellness for the patient
- Assists the patient in making informed decisions regarding the selection and use of drug administration devices, monitoring devices and health aids
- Determines and acknowledges the patient's needs, values and desired level of care
- Prepares and compounds non-sterile products according to recognized guidelines and standards of practice
- Follows special procedure requirements for C II and C III-V controlled substances
- Observes personal hygiene in workplace including hand washing technique, 5 moments of hand hygiene
- Measures products by counting, pouring or weighing using the appropriate equipment and technology
- Prepares and compounds non-sterile and sterile products according to recognized guidelines and standards of practice
- Identifies patient needs related to issues such as dosage forms, special packaging or labelling
- Communicates relevant information and identified concerns to the pharmacist in a clear, concise and timely manner
