Assists pharmacists in the preparation and distribution of drugs, medications, and intravenous admixtures.
Responsibilities:
Managerial • Maintain sufficient inventory of material supplies and equipment for performance of duties.
• Report shortage of materials to supervisor in a timely manner.
Technical • Assist pharmacist in preparation and dispensing of medications.
• Prepare medications accurately under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Calculate and compound ingredients required to prepare extemporaneous preparations under pharmacist supervision.
• Perform dosage calculations for medication orders.
• Perform double checks on the prepared medications.
• Comply with federal and local rules and regulations in regard to pharmacy activities, including but not limited to preparation, labeling and delivery of medication and other pharmaceutical supplies.
• Follow appropriate procedures for dispensing medication prescriptions, as applicable.
• Maintain the required records of dispensing.
• Follow proper aseptic technique and IV room procedures in preparation of IV admixtures.
• Ensure and maintain medication proper storage conditions.
• Perform inspections of nursing units to assure safe and secure storage of medications.
• Operate and maintain pharmaceutical equipment according to policies and procedures.
• Conduct checks and calibration of equipment as required. Recognize, report and advise on discrepancies in performance and initiate remedial action in the light of this information. Ensure that the equipment is used in the correct manner to obtain optimal results. Inform supervisor of equipment malfunction and/or need for repair.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment taking into consideration general organization hygienic and sterilization rules and regulations.
• Participate in the medication distribution process as applicable.
• Respond to incidents, adverse drug reactions, medication errors, and report appropriately.
• Perform shift duties as assigned, including weekends and public holidays.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
Quality & safety
• Responsible for the safe and competent use of all equipment, patient appliances and aids used by patients in their service area.
• Report all incidents and complaints at service level immediately for appropriate action to be taken, as per organization’s policy.
• Ensure that medications are stored appropriately and securely.
• Ensure internal and external quality controls as applied in assigned service area are within the required parameters.
• Comply with regulations for environmental safety and infection control, amongst others.
• Ensure patient confidentiality.
• Ensure implementation of medication management and use policies and procedures related to their service area.
• Comply with all regulatory, safety and quality control program and procedures for their service area as applicable, including but not limited to regulatory, licensing, accreditation standards, organizational policies and proceudres, etc
Education • Participate in department programs/committees, various hospital committees and staff meetings, as assigned.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees.
• Ensure appropriate internal and external sharing of information based on governing policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional knowledge by attending lectures, seminars or on-line education units.
• Complete and maintain all regulatory requirements including licensure and certification and other mandatory training within established time frames.
• Keep abreast of all developments pertaining to pharmaceutical care and other specialty related matters.
Qualifications:
Qualification :-
Special Certificate:-
Required:
• NLT 2 yrs experience of Pharmacy Practice.
• Experience as a sales representative or in a drug store is not acceptable.
Desired:
• N.A.