Pharmacy Technician - Naval Health Clinic,

Overview

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Provides Direct Support To: Naval Health Clinic Hawaii

Duty

Hours:

Services shall be provided Monday through Friday, between the hours of 0600 and 1800 for an 8.5-to-9-hour shift which includes an uncompensated 30 minute or 1 hour meal break depending on the length of the shift worked.

Eligibility/

Education:

Graduate from a formal pharmacy technician program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) or a formal pharmacy technician program (i.e., technical, hospital, or retail-based program) or a formal medical services training program of the United States Military.

Certifications:

• Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• Basic Life Support (BLS).

Experience:

• One year of experience as a pharmacy technician after graduation.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and prepare pharmacy orders for intravenous additive solutions, using sterile technique and maintaining infection control procedures. This duty includes reviewing the patients medication profile, entering new drug orders, preparing labels, assembling the necessary ingredients, and labeling the completed product.
• Maintain and maximize the Unit Dose Drug Distribution System including preparing patient profiles, comparing new drug orders with existing orders for identification of order duplication, order omission, drug-drug/ food interactions/ allergies to the prescribed medication, or other related items;
  Dispense doses directly to the ward;
  Exchange the medication cassettes and interact with ward personnel.
• Perform extemporaneous and bulk compounding of locally formulated pharmaceutical products; recognize a variety of potential incompatibility situations when compounding, and either resolve the problem or refer to a pharmacist for resolution.
• Repackage bulk medications into smaller containers of predetermined size of unit dose packaging. Maintain an adequate level of pre-packs; operate and maintain pre-packing equipment.
• Assemble drugs and supplies for distribution to wards and clinics within the parameters of pharmacy floor stock policies and procedures.
• Respond to pharmacy questions concerning the proper administration and use of medication, drug interactions and incompatibilities, availability of medications, unit of use, from hospital staff and/or patients to ensure correct use in a tactful and helpful manner.
• Advise supply personnel of any shortages of medications or supplies and informs the supply section of any unusual use or large quantities of drugs that are being dispensed. Maintain storage of medications and supplies according to good pharmacy practices, including checking for, and removing, outdated or deteriorated supplies.
• Accurately maintain the required records and accountability documents reflecting the issuance and receipt of controlled substances and immediately report to the MTF supervisor any discrepancies or unusual requests.
• Utilize pharmacy computer and robotic systems in accordance with MTF protocols.