Certified Pharmacy Technician
Company: Potomac Healthcare Solutions
Location: Fort Belvoir
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Pharmacy Technician (Outpatient)Fort Belvoir, VAPosition Duties
and Responsibilities:Prepares, packages, Compounds and labels
pharmaceutical products, processes physician medication orders,
prescriptions and bulk drug Orders, evaluates physician orders for
duplication(s), usual dose(s), and formulary status; provides for
initial clinical screen. Maintains automated and manual records in
accordance with Pharmacy Service SOP.Enters and retrieves patient
specific information and reports from pharmacy-oriented mainframe
computer systems; assists with drug utilization review studies as
mandated by JCAH. Prepares sterile products for critically ill
patients in intensive care units. Prepares specialized, "complex"
parenteral medications for use in open heart surgery (cardioplegia
and coronary artery bypass solutions), pancreas preservation
solution, dialysis, transplant surgery, and neonatal dextrose and
electrolyte solutions. Prepares medications for and maintains
records on investigational drug protocols in support of the
research mission at WRAMC.Reviews physician TPN orders for proper
final microdiluent concentrations. Prepares TPN formula cards from
physician orders. Programs microprocessor-driven total parental
nutrition (TPN) compounding equipment. Programs and maintains
automated fluid transfer pumps.Provides instruction to other
pharmacy technicians concerning proper preparation of sterile
products. Evaluates newly assigned personnel for technical
proficiency in preparation of sterile products. Provides
comprehensive drug information regarding the stability of
extemporaneously compounded oral and parental medications, usual
doses of common medications, drug availability formulary status,
strength and/or concentration, and customary packaging.
Participates in research necessary to develop new preparations,
e.g., compatibility studies and dosage form evaluations. Insures
that pharmacy supplies are properly maintained. Provides the final
check on outpatient prescriptions that have been filled by other
technicians prior to dispensing by the pharmacist.Interpret
physicians' order and perform necessary steps to input, fill and
dispense prescriptions within the parameters established by the
Pharmacy Policy and Procedures Manual.Review and prepare orders for
intravenous additive solutions, utilizing sterile technique and in
accordance with infection control procedures.Assemble drugs and
supplies for distribution to the Primary Care Center (PCC).Answer
routine questions concerning proper administration and use of
medications, drug interactions and incompatibilities, availability
of drugs, and unit of use. Convey necessary information to the
hospital staff and/or patients to ensure correct use.Maintain
adequate levels of working stock, ensuring that all supplies are
properly stored, and advise supply personnel of any shortages of
medications or supplies.Check drug supplies to ensure that
medications are in date and properly maintained.Maintain the
required records and accountability documents reflecting the
issuance and receipt of narcotic and controlled
substances.Implement all departmental policies and procedures and
participate in quality assurance activities.Assist pharmacists in
providing guidance and training for pharmacy technician's students
and inexperienced technicians.Minimum Qualifications:Minimum of one
year as a Pharmacy Technician within the past year.Must be a
graduate of a Pharmacy Technician program accredited by the
American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP) such as the
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or have successfully
completed a formal (i.e. technical or hospital-based program)
pharmacy technician training program.Valid, unrestricted, license,
as Pharmacy Technician in at least one state, territory, or
commonwealth of the U.S.Must have a current Basic Life Support
(BLS) certification.Must be a US Citizen.Potomac Healthcare
Solutions offers the following benefits:Medical, Dental and Vision
InsuranceHealth Savings AccountEmployer Paid - Basic Life,
Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Short-Term DisabilityLong Term
Disability401(k) Retirement Savings PlanPaid Time Off10 Federal
HolidaysContinuing EducationEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness
Incentives and MoreAbout Potomac Healthcare Solutions: Potomac
Healthcare Solutions is an award-winning, dynamic, and rapidly
growing healthcare services company with a proven background in
providing world-class health services for both government and
commercial organizations. We are actively recruiting skilled,
caring practitioners to support our rapidly growing program base
and supported healthcare facilities. If you would like to be a part
of a quality-driven organization and make a difference, we would
like to talk to you!If you do not find interest in this opportunity
but know of someone who may, we kindly ask that you refer the
individual to Potomac Healthcare Solutions by forwarding this job
posting.We especially welcome employment interest of US Military
Veterans with honorable service.Potomac Healthcare Solutions, LLC
is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.#pr2
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