SENIOR ADVANCED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN.

Johns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare

Job Description Summary

The Senior Advanced Pharmacy Technician is responsible for providing medication related operational support within the pharmacy. Key duties include data entry, organizing and stocking medication shelves, labelling and documentation of medications for unit dose distribution and/or outpatient bulk distribution, repacking medication dosage forms under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, compounding sterile / non.-sterile preparations under the supervision of a pharmacist, replenishing medications through Automated Drug Dispensing (ADD) Machines, transporting and supplying Pharmaceuticals in an efficient and accountable manner throughout JHAH units, and providing unit based stock management and inventory support. Must also overall guide and coordinate as troubleshooter for ADD machines and conduct unit inspections to check safe medication storage. Support overall introduction and implementation of new automation and technologies and work to gain the needed knowledge and experience to manage control and troubleshoot.

Strategic Roles & Responsibilities

• Participate in JHAH pharmacy community awareness activities to enhance advancement of JHAH pharmacy profession
• Participate in the review and analysis of pharmacy workflow processes and policies to identify areas for improvement
• Assist in the implementation of new pharmacy technologies automation or software systems to streamline workflows and improve patient care
• Assist in the development of contingency plans and emergency preparedness strategies for the pharmacy department

Operational Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide medication stock related administrative coordinator functionalities including documentation reporting accurate recordkeeping system transfer and other related duties within the pharmacy to support the overall workflow
• Provide support for maintaining appropriate stock levels of medications and supplies by ensuring timely filling reporting on stock levels and coordinating with the pharmacy and supply chain teams to ensure efficient inventory management
• Control and manage Saudi FDARSD requirements and ensure efficient reports of received and utilized medications Provide Medication Stocking and Distribution functionalities for organizing and stocking medication shelves labeling and documenting medications for unit dose distribution andor outpatient bulk distribution and replenishing medications through Automated Drug Dispensing ADD Machines
• Ensure efficient and accountable transport and supply of pharmaceuticals throughout the healthcare facility
• Compound sterilenon sterile preparations under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Provide holistic support to Automated Dispensing Machine troubleshooting and support functionalities and other patient care related functionalities mandated by operational need or manager directives