Assists pharmacy department with variety of vital functions including maintaining automation, performing quality improvement/data collection, evaluation/maintenance of clean room/compounding areas, oversight of daily technician roles, ensuring compliance with regulatory/accreditation standards and processing of medication orders and or medication requests from a pharmacist. This position provides organizational and technical support to ensure proper preparation of pharmaceuticals and compliance with established protocol and guidelines for pharmacy operations.
Lead Technician- Materials Management
- Oversees daily technician activities to ensure compliance and proper workflow according to assigned tasks.
- Performs daily inspections, coordinates and performs required routine cleaning activities, and performs accurate documentation.
- Maintains designated levels of controlled and non-controlled medications in the ADM System by regular refill as indicated by system reports.
- Utilizes barcode-scanning technology to deduct/restock medications
- Reviews system activity reports to ensure accurate filling of controlled medications in the ADM system.
- Ensures proper filling and maintenance of all controlled medication documentation generated through ADM and NarcStation, enabling ease of inspections.
- Under supervision of Registered Pharmacist, maintains appropriate level of inventory of medications packaged for the RxOBOT system.
- Maintains appropriate inventory control for RxOBOT system. Restocks RxOBOT as necessary by reviewing system reports.
- Assists pharmacy personnel in selection of medication in the event of prolonged downtime of RxOBOT system.
- Receives and verifies RxOBOT medication orders daily, through purchasing buyer to secure appropriate level of off and online inventory for patient care.
- Provides training and information to Pharmacy staff concerning RxOBOT policies and procedures. Provides education for appropriate and safe use of RxOBOT system.
- Checks and maintains adequate supply of medication kept in kit form, or as compounds needed for dispensing. Generates appropriate documentation and reports.
- Provides training and education to pharmacy and patient care staff concerning operation of ADM and floor stock procedures.
