Pacmed Operator

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, Pacmed Operator will be the primary operator of the Automatic Packager (Pacmed) equipment for fulfilling pharmacy orders and will assist the pharmacist / pharmacy assistants in the preparation and labelling of medications / devices as allowed by law.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the pharmacist in maintaining federal, provincial, and local laws, accrediting body standards, and Policies and Procedures (P&Ps)
• Prepares unit dose and multi-dose strip packaging of medications using the Pacmed packaging equipment, in addition to assisting in the counting, labeling, and packaging of other medications as needed.
• Manually adjusts strips and helps to return to stock medications previously packaged when necessary.
• Prepares and prints PACMED reports from Kroll.
• Maintains the inventory of the Pacmed machine canisters by placing the appropriate orders, updating Core software and filling / changing canisters as required.
• Updates preferred brands to be used in the pharmacy in the Kroll pharmacy system and Pacmed Core system.
• Maintains inventory of supplies necessary for operation of the Pacmed equipment
• Changes printer ribbons, packaging ribbon and performs recommended cleaning procedure for Pacmed equipment.
• Assists in ensuring that the pharmacy is fully stocked with medications needed to process upcoming refills, including those for autorefill prescriptions, and prescriptions that are in scheduled batches.
• Assists the pharmacists / pharmacy assistants in the preparation and labelling of medications / devices as allowed by law.

Correct labelling of productsCorrect product chosen and prepared per processed prescription.

• Assists the pharmacist in handling drug / product recalls, recovering stock from patients and returning for credit as per the recall notice, while adjusting system inventory counts
• Maintains pharmacy records including filing and documenting required information on dispensing records.
• Assists the pharmacist in entering prescriptions into the prescription software (Kroll), and filling / billing such prescriptions, when necessary
• Communicates appropriately with all members of the healthcare team.
• Documents appropriately according to P&Ps, all activities using required paperwork (., Pacmed batch logs)
• Participates in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities education programs and department / branch meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Qualification

Education and Experience

• Experience with PACMED or automated packaging machine is a must.
• Pharmacy Assistant Certificate / Diploma from an accredited institution is preferred.
• Experience in a busy community pharmacy setting or specialty pharmacy setting is preferred.
• Experience with Kroll pharmacy software is an asset.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Organized and disciplined; strong computer skills
• Typing speed min. 40 wpm.
• Able to perform simple pharmacy mathematical calculations.
• Strong communication skills (phone and written)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Use computer and other equipment and reach with hands and arms.
• May need to kneel or bend when operating equipment.
• Vision requirements include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Lifting required as per employee capacity, employee must notify Supervisor regarding any health issues that may affect ability to lift.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The employee may be occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The employee will be working near moving parts.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
8 days ago