PH-14-51: Meds To Beds Tech - University of Kentucky

UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HOSPITALPHARMACY SERVICESPOSITION DESCRIPTION________________________________________________________________________PH-14-51Written: 2/13PHARMACY TECHNICIAN, CHANDLER RETAIL PHARMACY, Meds-To-Beds Team1. DESCRIPTIONPharmacy technicians, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in the various activities of thepharmacy department. Pharmacy technicians function in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines,and state and federal regulations.2. QUALIFICATIONSAll pharmacy technicians must possess abilities and a thorough knowledge base, understanding, and level ofproficiency to assure adherence to the procedures and objectives of UK Healthcare Ambulatory PharmacyServices.2.1 Possess a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency.2.2 Completed one year of previous work experience (related experience is highly desirable).2.3 Must be able to read, speak, understand and be understood in English.2.4 Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.3. RESPONSIBILITES3.1 Obtains and maintains appropriate knowledge and understanding of the UK Healthcare AmbulatoryPharmacy Services. This knowledge includes the values, policies, and procedures of the Chandler RetailPharmacy related practice settings.3.2 Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the duties and responsibilities of the positionto which he/she is assigned including:3.2.1 Filling prescriptions.3.2.2 Operating the point-of-sale system.3.2.3 Answering telephone calls / screening calls.3.2.4 Collecting patient’s personal information from the patient, family member or staff member, inperson, over the phone or via the electronic health record.3.2.5 Educate patients on and facilitate enrollment in the UK Healthcare Ambulatory PharmacyServices’ mail order program.3.2.6 Repackaging, labeling, manufacturing, handling, and storing pharmaceuticals.3.2.7 Entering accurate patient insurance and prescription information into the UK Healthcarecomputerized systems, PM (Health Quest) and RX3000, using the correct UK medical recordnumber.3.2.8 Processing charges for prescriptions, both adjudicated insurance claims and billing to UK internalaccounts.3.2.9 Appropriately uses and maintains equipment and facilities.3.2.10 Preparing prescription products and dosage forms for geriatric, adult, pediatric,

and neonatal patients , both commercial products and compounded products.3.2.11 Collecting prescriptions and delivering medication orders to and from individual patient roomsacross the UK Medical Center campus.3.2.12 Demonstrates good time management skills.3.3 Uses and understands appropriate pharmaceutical-medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols common toprescribing and dispensing.3.4 Maintains a working knowledge of the general chemical and physical properties of drugs handled in thepharmacy department. This includes, but is not limited to, identifying medications that are light sensitive,requires refrigeration, are caustic, or poisonous. Is able to utilize reference books and on-line resources tolocate and apply stability information or material safety data sheets.3.5 Carries out the calculations required for the usual dosage determinations and solutions preparation usingweight and volume equivalents in both the metric and apothecary systems.3.6 Performs the essential functions related to drug purchasing and inventory control.3.7 Maintains a working knowledge of all aspects of pharmacy services identified below:3.7.1 Medical terminology and abbreviation3.7.2 Drug names and classification3.7.3 Medication order and prescription interpretation3.7.4 Prescription computer order entry and billing.3.7.5 Preparing prescription products and dosage forms for geriatric, adult, pediatric,and neonatal patients , both commercial products and compounded products.3.7.6 Pharmaceutical calculations3.7.7 Federal and State Laws governing the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of controlled andnon-controlled substances3.7.8 Medication error prevention methods3.8 Labels and packages drug products appropriately.3.9 Performs various functions associated with an outpatient pharmacy. This includes, but is not limited to:3.9.1 Entry of prescriptions into the pharmacy computerized records including appropriate billing.3.9.2 Repackaging, labeling, manufacturing, handling, and storing pharmaceuticals.3.9.3 Delivery of prescription orders and completion of dispensing records.3.9.4 Collecting payments and recording payments through the point-of sale system.3.10 Participates in the training and/or orientation of new pharmacy employees.3.11 Interacts effectively with other members of the health care team on a regular basis. Maintainsattentiveness to the rights and respect of patients. Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.3.12 Operates automated technology (telephone, computers, etc.) in accordance to policy, procedures andmanufacturing instructions.3.13 Performs the essential functions related to opening and closing of the pharmacy.3.14 Participates in the University of Kentucky's staff development program - Performance Evaluation (PE)3.14.1 Works to meet departmental, professional, and personal goals.3.14.2 Understands major job responsibilities (MJRs).Drug DistributionCustomer ServiceAttendanceQuality Improvement3.14.3 Understands performance factors/behaviors that help meet MJRs.Key Factors: Sense of UrgencyTeamworkAccountabilityInnovationRespect

3.15 Performs other tasks as assigned.4. RESPONSIBLE TO4.1 Chandler Retail Pharmacy Meds-To-Beds Pharmacist4.2 Assistant Director of Retail Pharmacy Services.4.3 In the absence of (4.1) or (4.2) above, the pharmacist on duty