Main Function:

Under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist, assists in compounding and/or dispensing drugs or diagnostics; and assists in the identification and appraisal of problems concerning the use or monitoring of drug therapy

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fills orders accurately and according to Departmental procedures.
• Compounds and fills IV admixtures accurately and according to Departmental procedures.
• Assists pharmacists by screening inquiries, phone calls, and door/window visits that deal strictly with the disposition of medications.
• Delivers medications, controlled substances, and IV fluid and restocks automated medication dispensing machines and manual floor stock areas according to Departmental standards.
• Performs monthly inspections of assigned nursing/treatment areas, where medications are stored, in the specified time period.
• Keeps repackaging and prepackaging records accurately and completely.
• Receives, verifies, and places into inventory, supplies as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacists, the Pharmacy Team Leader, the Pharmacy Supervisor, the Pharmacy Clinical Coordinator, and/or the Director of Pharmacy.