Contacts patients and/or caregivers to schedule a delivery and determine supply needs.
Picks and packs medical supplies to fill patient orders.
Accurately dispenses products in the computer system to generate a delivery ticket and/or prescription labels.
Assists the pharmacist with the preparation and dispensing of medications and supplies using appropriate techniques and following pharmacy policies and procedures.
Understands and can perform basic pharmaceutical calculations in order to obtain correct doses of medications.
Adheres to appropriate safety and quality assurance practices.
Complies with state and federal laws.
Assists with product purchasing, inventory and equipment management.
Orders the correct drug products from the wholesale company if requested.
Knowledgeable of various vendors and where to get different supplies, medications and clean room needs.
Verifies the accuracy of product orders received.
Checks prices against contract and in the schedule of charges.
Understands basic drug terminology and therapies/services provided.
Maintains confidentiality of patient and proprietary information.
Observes legal and ethical guidelines for safeguarding the confidentiality of patient health information.
Understands and complies with HIPPA.
Participates in the process for assessing, managing, and reporting medication-related incidents and equipment error and/or failures.
In all activities, complies with accreditation, legal, regulatory, and safety requirements.