5-15-12 TECHNICIAN ROLES Pg.374 Flashcards
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Front counter
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Hospital pharmacy technicians are often assigned to work the front counter in the main pharmacy. This includes answering phone calls, helping other healthcare professionals at the pharmacy window, filling first doses of oral medications, and other duties as needed.
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Narcotics
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Many hospitals have a pharmacy technician who helps coordinate narcotic drug distribution. This involves ensuring the security of narcotics when receiving, preparing, and delivering them to nursing units or automated dispensing cabinets. The technician also reviews inventory reports, completes audits, reviews discrepancy reports, and confirms the hospital’s compliance with the state and federal controlled substance laws.
