Supports the mission of the Pharmacy department by ensuring that the right patient receives the right medications in a safe and timely manner under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. Develops a full understanding of the drug distribution system and demonstrates competency in carrying out all duties associated with delivering medications to the patient care areas. Uses Pyxis automated dispensing system, Meditech computer software and prepares IV admixtures including Chemotherapy. Gains experience in the interpretation, verification, order entry, compounding, and dispensing of pharmaceuticals and pharmaceutical supplies. The Pharmacy Intern may also be involved in the dissemination of drug information.
Essential Functions:
Inventories and restocks supplies on shelves in immediate fill area on a daily basis.
Prepares extemporaneous dosage forms not available from commercial sources.
Assists IV Pharmacist in sterile compounding.
Assembles and prepares ingredients to manufacture IV Admixtures, small and large volume parenterals, irrigation solutions, skin tests, and other sterile dosage forms.
Assembles and prepares ingredients to manufacture PPN
Assembles and prepares chemotherapeutic agents including the aseptic transfer of chemotherapy agents to large volume parenterals using aseptic technique to assure sterility and negative pressure technique to assure no drug contact.
Fills and delivers medications requested by nursing units and as needed for Pyxis automated dispensing machine after complete check by a registered pharmacist.
Performs good customer service skills via telephone or in person at Pharmacy window and while rounding on patient care areas.
Performs monthly stock checks for expired medications.
Performs and records daily temperature checks of nursing unit refrigerators.
Assembles and prepares medications for unit dose prepackaging.
Performs monthly nursing unit inspections.
Uses Meditech information system to charge/credit/view sensitive patient data.
Adheres to HIPPA regulations regarding confidentiality and patient privacy.
Narcotic control and assists in record maintenance
Maintains proper licensure and educational requirements and provides documentation upon request
Assist Pharmacist in gathering information to advise nurses, doctors, and patients on the proper and safe use of medications
Assists Pharmacists in providing drug identification to patients and healthcare professionals
Assists in developing and implementing departmental educational programs
Assists in inventory control
Prepares prescriptions in accordance with pharmacy laws and practice
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Education
• High School diploma required
• Enrollment in an accredited Pharmacy Program
Experience
Training as a Hospital Pharmacy Technician strongly preferred. Familiarity with medical/drug terminology and abbreviations preferred. Demonstrated ability to walk and stand 70% of the time and to lift up to 35 pounds. Ability to appropriately handle controlled substances.
Licenses and Registrations
Must meet eligibility requirements for Massachusetts registration as a Pharmacy Intern.
Knowledge and Skills
• Demonstrates proper use of equipment and supplies according to established
procedures.
• Maintains equipment in safe and proper working order.
• Adheres to department/ hospital policies and procedures in performing duties and assignments.
Physical Environment:
• Satisfactory physical environment.
Physical Standards of Job Description:
• Constantly - 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity
• Frequently - 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity
• Occasionally - 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity
• Rarely - under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity
• N/A - not applicable
Basic activity being performed
C
F
O
R
N/A
Comments
Walking
X
Standing
X
60% filling med orders
Sitting
with back support
X
Computer work
without back support
X
Reaching
Overhead
X
Filling, etc.
Forward
X
Lateral
X
Low
X
Stooping
Filling, etc
Bending at waist
X
Crouching
X
Filling, etc
Bending at knees
X
Kneeling
X
Climbing
X
Crawling
X
Twisting
X
Balance
X
Other:
Other:
Pushing Tasks by weight
5 lbs
X
Rounding bucket
IV stock
IV exchange cart
5-15 lbs
X
15-40 lbs
X
40-75 lbs
X
75-100 lbs+
X
Pulling Tasks by weight
5 lbs
X
IV exchange cart
Pyxis machine
5-15 lbs
X
15-40 lbs
X
40-75 lbs
X
75-100 lbs+
X
Lifting Tasks by weight
5 lbs
5-15 lbs
X
15-40 lbs
X
40-75 lbs
X
75-100 lbs+
X
Sensory Requirements
Yes
No
Comments
Visual Activity
Close paper work
X
VOI used
X
Color vision required
X
Visual monotony
X
Hearing Activity
Conversation
X
Monitoring Equipment
X
Telephone
X
Transcription
X
Background Noise
X
Sensory Discrimination
Hot/Cold
X
Sharp/Dull
X
EEO Statement
Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.
