Pharmacy Technician

General Summary of Position
The Pharmacy Technician performs technical duties related to drug distribution and dispensing as a member of the pharmaceutical team to improve the outcome and quality of patient care under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. These functions are performed in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and Georgetown University Hospital's philosophy policies procedures and standards.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares all medications including narcotics for dispensing which includes drug selection labeling and packaging.
• Enters medication orders in the computer system evaluating/editing patient data checking for drug allergies and duplications calculating dosage conversions and determining the number of doses/dosage forms needed.
• Picks up medication orders from the patient care area at scheduled times.
• Delivers filled orders to assigned nursing units and departments as scheduled.
• Assists in checking or investigating missing dose requests.
• Prepares parenteral admixture solutions.
• Interprets medication orders for appropriate strength route frequency and duration.
• Monitors stock inventory levels and expiration dates and replenishes supplies of all stock drugs communicating status/availability of drugs ie. out of stock drugs.
• Processes drug charges/credits.
• Performs quality improvement activities such as code carts Pyxis and checking outdated medications.
• Responds to phone calls regarding medication orders.
• Exemplifies Guest and Staff Relations standards in all activities.
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities that are appropriate to the position and area. The above responsibilities are a general description of the level and nature of the work assigned to this classification and are not to be considered as all-inclusive.

Minimal Qualifications
Education

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Some college preferred

Experience

• 3-4 years experience with 2-4 years of hospital pharmacy experience (with IV admixture) preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech Registry with the D.C. Board of Pharmacy required