Pharmacy Technician, Correctional Health Services, ...

Assists in maintaining accurate patient profiles including compliance Fills and labels patient cassettes with non-carry and carry system medication bags from computer generated fill lists, and/or original drug orders Fills and labels patient discharge medications from a prescription order Fills and labels DOT medications Performs cart exchange in nursing areas Reviews distribution list to see if patient will be getting medication in morning Reviews what is in Pyxis - if medication is not in Pyxis, provides dose for morning court medications Files completed fill lists, updates lists, distribution lists, methadone sheets and other materials according to procedure Checks, rotates and restocks all drug stock areas. Fills Pyxis machines as require Delivers emergency boxes and other requested items to clinic or infirmary areas as needed Prepares weekly pharmacy stock order by utilizing par levels and building usage patterns for review by the pharmacist Enters orders into IDWhere and transmits on both a daily and weekly basis to packaging Reconciles packing slip or invoice against items received Records daily statistics on the RX Daily Stats Activity Report form in the computer Retrieves data from the computer as directed by the pharmacist and permitted by law Monitors the quality of patient care through quality assurance/improvement mechanisms Distributes medication that has been checked and approved by the pharmacist Refers to the pharmacist or clinic any patient who requires further information concerning their medication, is non-compliant, or is having difficulty tolerating their medication Handle other duties as necessary and directed by the Pharmacist -High School Diploma/GED -Is Certified Pharmacy Technician - CPHT (PTCB) -Demonstrates pharmacy competence and independent decision making process. -Must be able to lift 35 pounds, and push/pull medication carts weighing 600 pounds. -Demonstrates independent decision making/problem solving abilities -Ability to read, write, speak and understand English -Working knowledge of the pharmacy and medical computer systems -Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, as well as with NYC DOC staff -Flexible disposition Effective April 25, 2021, all new hires into the title of Pharmacy Technician must be licensed to practice as a Registered Pharmacy Technician by the NYSED.

Created: 2024-11-02