SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES:
 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.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
High school graduate or equivalent required
Completion or current enrollment in an accredited/recognized School of Pharmacy
Able to perform basic mathematical calculations
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Current CA State Board of Pharmacy Intern Pharmacist License