Essential Core Responsibilities:
· Restocks floor stock/automated dispensing machines.
· Enters charges/credits against patient profile to ensure an accurate bill.
· Monitors medication order reports to assign medication to an automated dispensing machine.
· Delivers all medication in compliance with all DEA, DPH & State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
· Repackages bulk supplies of medications in unit of use packaging in accordance with all Federal USP <795> & USP<800> standards.
· Prepares and delivers IV medications in accordance with Federal USP <797> & USP <800> standards. Maintains records pertaining to IV admixtures, maintains cleanliness in sterile areas, and completes QA.
· Checks for expired medications within the pharmacy & automated dispensing cabinets. Ensures that all expired/damaged medications are disposed of in accordance with RCRA, OSHA & NIOSH regulations.
Level Specific Responsibilities:
· Participates in the inspection of medication storage areas to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.
· Participates in drug procurement and receiving.
· Participates in automated dispensing systems inventory management.
· Participates in diversion prevention monitoring.
· Responsible for training new staff in Central Pharmacy Operations. Tasks include but are not limited to: (1) Automated Dispensing Cabinet responsibilities, (2) Medication monitoring reports, (3) Restocking, and (4) Expiration Date Checking
· Responsible for training new staff in extemporaneous non-sterile compounding and repackaging of medications in accordance to all USP guidelines
· Responsible for training new staff in all Sterile Products areas. Training includes clean room operations, documentation/QA, and all areas of compounding including, but not limited to: (1) Low/Medium Risk compounding, (2) High Risk compounding, (3) TPN, (4) Neonatal, (5) Hazardous and chemotherapeutic,