Works efficiently, able to maintain a steady workflow
Assembles medications and materials in a neat and organized manner
Demonstrates good aseptic technique
Leads and participates in the orientation and training of level I and level II pharmacy technicians
B. Inventory management
Maintains adequate levels of stock medications and materials for assigned work area
Follow the outpatient pharmacy ordering and receiving procedures.
Participates in inventory management
C. Technology
Has working knowledge of and is able to use all technology required to perform functions of daily duties
Is a super user for the carousel, robotic dispensing machine and the pharmacy system in the Outpatient Pharmacy
Identify when technology is not working properly and triage as appropriate
Leads and participates in the orientation and training of level I and level II pharmacy technicians
D. Participates in quality control
Cleans pharmacy hoods and related areas as required by policy and procedure
Identifies, removes, and replaces outdated medications/stock in pharmacy areas
Disposes of and documents non reusable medications consistently and appropriately
Maintains all required logs and documentation
Reviews prescriptions prior to and during fill to ensure they are accurate, making changes and or suggesting how to resolve the issue to the pharmacist
Maintains drug accountability records and study documentation that meets all audit and regulatory requirements
Verify that quality controls are being completed daily and escalate any gaps identified
E. Research pharmacy support
All research medications were dispensed to the patients appropriately
Assists in maintenance of drug accountability records
Assists with receiving investigational drugs
F. Adheres to departmental standards/teamwork/collaboration
Maintains punctuality and dependability. Absenteeism and tardiness are within Institute guidelines
Adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in work environment, workload and/or work schedule
Actively learns from his/her practice and the practice of others
Seeks out and is receptive to constructive feedback on performance and development
Consistently demonstrates respectful and courteous behavior toward peers, coworkers, and visitors
Demonstrates ability to communicate information, questions, and problems to department members in a professional and positive manner
Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with peers and coworkers
Demonstrates the ability to communicate in a professional manner with others outside the department (i.e. patients, providers, other institutions)
Works effectively as a member of a unit team and cross functional teams
Promotes departmental inclusivity
Leads and participates in the orientation and training of pharmacy technicians
G. Demonstrates critical thinking
Demonstrates flexibility and ability to change and set priorities, adapt to new situations, and accept additional responsibilities based on the changing needs of the work setting
Perform pharmaceutical calculations accurately when necessary
Demonstrates ability to utilize references and/or drug information references
Demonstrates the ability to resolve problems within their scope of practice
H. Performs technician duties at the drop-off and pick-up windows
Accurately perform the necessary duties at the drop-off and pickup window
Understands who customer (both external and internal) is and takes responsibility for c
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insuranceEquity / stock options
Additional Information
Responsible for providing technical support under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The intern works primarily in the retail outpatient pharmacy, but may also support any other satellite location. Intern duties include preparing oral take home medications, manufacturing and compounding pharmaceutical products, inventory management, utilizing the various equipment and technology available in the pharmacy, performing drop-off and pick-up window duties, and performing various quality control tasks as assigned. In addition, the intern performs supervision of other technicians, leading their orientation and training and acting as a resource.
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