·         Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.

·         Has a good understanding of policies/procedures, or knows where to find the appropriate policy/procedure.

·         Participates in the in-servicing and training of new associates.

·         Performs mathematical calculations accurately, as demonstrated by successfully passing the IV quiz with at least 70% accuracy.

·         Notes low inventory levels on storeroom requisition order.

·         Notifies pharmacist of discrepancies.

·         Fills physician orders accurately, appropriately and in a timely manner.

·         Orders/maintains stock appropriately.

·         Utilizes time efficiently and effectively.

·         Exchanges patient cassettes accurately and on time

·         Fills medication cassettes accurately and within the period of the work shift.

·         Performs all duties outlined in the pharmacy technician job description

·         Receives new prescriptions or refill authorizations over the phone and transcribes all required information to the written prescription under the supervision of a pharmacist

·         Answers telephone inquiries, relays messages and provides drug information commensurate with education and experience.

·         Participates in departmental quality assurance and drug use evaluation as time permits

·         Participates in pharmacokinetics and antibiotic review activities

·         Observes the Service Principles when interacting with others

·         Performs other tasks as requested

IVAS

·      Performs IVPB/LVP rounds diligently/completely/accurately.

·      Prepares/labels IV fluids accurately and in a timely manner.

·      Maintains a good working knowledge of the preparation of sterile products as it relates to proper aseptic technique, reconstitution, dilutents and volumes, expiration dates and compatibilities.

·      Minimizes wastage of IVs by recycling viable medications that are returned to Pharmacy; following up on discontinued IVs, discharges and expirations of patients; and preparing medication accurately and properly the first time.

·      Documents appropriately on medication log.

·      Records cleansing dates/times of laminar flow hoods.

·      Discards wasted medications, glass items, needles and syringes appropriately.

·      Adheres to the recommended safety precautions stated in the department policies/procedures when preparing chemotherapy.

·      Makes appropriate adjustments (i.e., charges/credits) into the computer, when necessary.

·      File Controlled Substances Record Sheets properly and in a timely manner.

·      Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.

·      Asks questions about billing procedures when charging method is ambiguous or questionable.

·      Notifies Director of Pharmacy of any problems/discrepancies relating to billing (e.g., late charges, need for new charge codes, lack of patient information for billing, etc.).

·      Repackages and labels oral bulk products to unit dose in a timely and accurate manner and maintains appropriate documentation of such.