Job Abstract

· Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.

· Has a good understanding of policies/procedures, or knows where to find the appropriate policy/procedure.

· Participates in the inservicing and training of new associates.

· Performs mathematical calculations accurately, as demonstrated by successfully passing the IV quiz with at least 70% accuracy.

· Notes low inventory levels on storeroom requisition order.

· Records proper disposition of toxic wastes and hazardous chemicals.

· Notifies pharmacist of discrepancies.

· Initials labels of all extemporaneously prepared products (IVs, orals, irrigations) and records such preparations appropriately in the proper log.

· Fills physician orders accurately, appropriately and in a timely manner.

· Orders/maintains stock appropriately.

· Utilizes time efficiently and effectively.

· Performs floorstock inspections appropriately.

· Exchanges patient cassettes accurately and on time.

· Fills medication cassettes accurately and within the period of the work shift.

· Performs IVPB/LVP rounds diligently/completely/accurately.

· Prepares/labels IV fluids accurately and in a timely manner.

· Maintains a good working knowledge of the preparation of sterile products as it relates to proper aseptic technique, reconstitution, dilutents and volumes, expiration dates and compatibility’s.

· Minimizes wastage of IVs by recycling viable medications that are returned to Pharmacy; following up on discontinued IVs, discharges and expirations of patients; and preparing medication accurately and properly the first time.

· Documents appropriately on medication fill lists.

· Records cleansing dates/times of laminar flow hoods.

· Discards wasted medications, glass items, needles and syringes appropriately.

· Adheres to the recommended safety and department policies/procedures when preparing chemotherapy.

· Prepares outpatient prescriptions for pharmacist checking.

· Establishes work priorities to ensure all assignments completed on time.

· Demonstrates a high degree of flexibility and cooperation in day to day operations.

· Inputs billing data of patients into computer accurately and in a timely manner (within 48 hours).

· Makes appropriate adjustments (i.e., charges/credits) into the computer, when necessary.

· Bills physicians accurately and properly.

· File Controlled Substances Record Sheets properly and in a timely manner.

· Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.

· Asks questions about billing procedures when charging method is ambiguous or questionable.

· Notifies Director of Pharmacy of any problems/discrepancies relating to billing (e.g., late charges, need for new charge codes, lack of patient information for billing, etc.).

· Repackages and labels oral bulk products to unit dose in a timely and accurate manner and maintains appropriate documentation of such.

· Maintains adequate inventory levels for the departments for Pharmacy, Laboratory, Respiratory Care.

· Prevents stock-outs, particularly of commonly used items.

· Notifies Purchasing Coordinator of any items that are low in stock, or of and items that are overstocked.

· Checks for expiration dates on medications and removes out-of-date medications.

· Ensures that outdated and damaged drugs are disposed of appropriately.

· Ensures that all medications, chemicals, agents and supplies are stored properly.

· Receives supplies from vendors and assures that invoices/packing slips match supplies received.

· Performs other related duties as requested.