·      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 inservicing 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.

·      Records proper disposition of toxic wastes and hazardous chemicals.

·      Notifies pharmacist of discrepancies.

·      Initials labels of all extemporaneously prepared products (IVs, orals, irrigations) and records such preparations appropriately in the proper log.

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

·      Orders/maintains stock appropriately.

·      Utilizes time efficiently and effectively.

·      Performs floorstock inspections appropriately.

·      Exchanges patient cassettes accurately and on time.

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

·      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 compatibility’s.

·      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 fill lists.

·      Records cleansing dates/times of laminar flow hoods.

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

·      Adheres to the recommended safety and department policies/procedures when preparing chemotherapy.

·      Prepares outpatient prescriptions for pharmacist checking.

·      Establishes work priorities to ensure all assignments completed on time.

·      Demonstrates a high degree of flexibility and cooperation in day to day operations.

·      Inputs billing data of patients into computer accurately and in a timely manner (within 48 hours).

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

·      Bills physicians accurately and properly.

·      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.

·      Maintains adequate inventory levels for the departments for Pharmacy, Laboratory, Respiratory Care.

·      Prevents stock-outs, particularly of commonly used items.

·      Notifies Purchasing Coordinator of any items that are low in stock, or of and items that are overstocked.

·      Checks for expiration dates on medications and removes out-of-date medications.

·      Ensures that outdated and damaged drugs are disposed of appropriately.

·      Ensures that all medications, chemicals, agents and supplies are stored properly.

·      Receives supplies from vendors and assures that invoices/packing slips match supplies received.

·      Performs other related duties as requested.