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JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Director, Manager, Supervisor and/or Pharmacists, the Pharmacy Technician prepares and distributes medications. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Prepares and packages medications -oral and intravenous, for delivery to automated medication dispensing systems and/or designated medication areas using manual or automated packaging methods. Retrieves, counts, measures, and compounds drugs, sterile and non-sterile, under the direction of the Pharmacist using barcode technology. Delivers medications and supplies safely and accurately to the nursing unit, stock area and/or automated dispensing cabinet. Has a working knowledge of the functionality of all equipment and technology in the department. Accurately fills automated medication dispensing systems. Matches medication to dispensing labels and selects appropriate components for dispensed product. Assists in inventory control of drug supplies and solutions for the pharmacy department. Performs inventory checks to help ensure stock does not fall below required levels, confirms items are properly stored, and reviews expiration dates to rotate or retrieve items according to their date. Checks pharmacy inventory and automated medication dispensing system stock for outdated and unused items. Returns discontinued and unused medication to pharmacy for credit if applicable, re-stocking and/or disposal. Removes outdated items from pharmacy dispensing areas and automated medication dispensing systems. Demonstrates competency and adherence to all required elements of United States Pharmacopeia - USP Chapters 795 and 797. Prepares all non-chemotherapy sterile admixtures including but not limited to Dialysate, Epidural, TPN and Investigational IV drugs, Compounding of sterile chemotherapy admixtures is allowable only as part of a training program and competency in preparation for advancement to a Pharmacy Technician 3 position Places IV order - non-chemotherapy- with wholesaler and processes receipt and stocking of drugs when delivered. Orders, restocks and maintains IV room inventory -non-chemotherapy- and provides general maintenance of IV stock area, including monitoring of outdated drugs and beyond use dating. Processes basic drug orders through pharmacy wholesaler, receives and restocks medications once delivered. Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods. Appropriately triages phone calls and takes detailed phone messages. Responsible for intra-departmental communication. Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations: Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment;... For full info follow application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/D0BC8F40686B434A