Material Handler

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Pharmaceutical Dispensing:

• Fill and refill outpatient prescriptions.
• Enter medication orders into databases, ensuring accuracy and adherence to protocols.

Prescription Management:

• Interpret prescriptions for content, dosage, and appropriateness, ensuring compliance with medical guidelines.
• Calculate medication quantities accurately for prescriptions and refills.
• Preparation and Packaging:
• Prepare, package, and label medications, including extemporaneous compounds, adhering to strict quality controls.
• Manage the storage and filing of completed prescriptions.
• Medication Dispensing:
• Dispense medications and supplies directly to patients and clinics, ensuring patient safety and service quality.
• Patient and Healthcare Provider Support:
• Provide drug interaction monitoring, adverse reaction reporting, and consultation services.
• Communicate effectively with prescribers and patients about medication use and safety.
• Counsel patients on medication management as per pharmacy guidelines.
• Quality Improvement:
• Conduct drug storage inspections and manage inventory to optimize stock levels and minimize waste.
• Generate reports on pharmacy operations, highlighting errors and areas for improvement.
• Compliance and Training:
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, and CPGs.
• Complete all required training, including electronic medical records and pharmacy operation systems.