Overview

To assist in overseeing the daily operations of the ADM, reports, audits and database management.RESPONSIBILITIESResponsibility A: Assists in the operations for the Pharmacy Automated Dispensing Machines (Omnicell) • Oversees adequate par levels of non-controlled substance medications are maintained in the ADMs as documented through Par vs. Usage reports and as evidenced by lack of inventory complaints from nursing and/or pharmacy areas • Works with Pharmacy Computer Support and BioMed to follow up on technical or mechanical issues involving Omnicells • Provides support for the inventory specialist during annual inventory (non-controlled substance medications) • Create new Omnicell configuration for non-controlled substances medications. Work with the Inventory Specialist (Controlled Substance/Omnicell) to coordinate the addition of new OmnicellResponsibility B: Ensure Controlled Substance Compliance • Performs routine controlled substance audits of pharmacy areas, including, but not limited to, daily destock transactions, controlled substances Omnicell discrepancy audits, Secure vault audits, Destock - Restock matching audits of controlled substances vault • Performs any Nursing Omnicell audits as assignedResponsibility C: Documentation and Report • Provides Medication Override Report (detail and summary) • Provides monthly Medication Area Inspection Report • Provides special request reports by the administrative team within the department guidelines • Provides the area managers weekly controlled substance Omnicell cycle count reports of nursing and pharmacy areas • Ensure the accuracy of Nursing Omnicell inventory list • Completes all applicable QC checklists.Responsibility D: Education • Participates in the education of pharmacy students and new employee as documented by signature on the objectives and competencies form • Participates in the training of non-pharmacy personnel as documented by the completion of the Record of Attendance Form • Understands legal limitation of technicians when performing duties and refers situations requiring professional judgment to managerResponsibility E: Communication • Informs manager in a timely manner regarding any compliant issues • Answers the email, phone and pages within department standards. Limits personal phone calls so as to not interfere with patient care or operations • Communicates and treats all co-workers with respect and courtesy, avoiding loud and disruptive conversation, and/or remarks indicating disrespect • Communicates with co-workers when leaving the area and returns within stated time frame Responsibility F: Performs other essential functions. • Maintains patient confidentiality as documented by lack of complaints and observation of Manager • Takes no longer than a 45-minute meal beak • Completes mandatory health, safety, and training/in-service requirements by deadline • Performs additional duties as assigned within specified deadlines • Participates in Fiscal Services staffing to maintain competences • Demonstrates initiative when opportunities are presented as evidenced by successful completion of projects • Knowledge of current hospital and departmental standards for the handling of pharmaceuticals. • Good math, reading and communication skills. Incumbent must be able to operate equipment used in the preparation of sterile productsQUALIFICATIONSRPHT-TX - Registered Pharmacy Technician from the State Board of Pharmacy required, ORPHAR INT - Pharmacy InternCPHT certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board preferred2 years pharmacy technician experience preferred