Pharmacy Tech Skills Checklist

Personal Information

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Candidate Name

Email of Recruiter / POC

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SSN (Last 4 digits)

Proficiency Scale & Legend

1 No Experience

2 Need Training

3 Able to perform with supervision

4 Able to perform independently

Communication

Organize written and oral communication in a logical manner

Question other health care professionals to collect pertinent patient information

Communicate appropriately with the level of understanding of one\'s audience

Use good listening skills in all aspects of job

Interested in improving self and asks questions

Patient Interaction / Staff Relations

Greets patient and introduces self

Puts others at ease

Interview patient or caregiver to collect pertinent patient information

Use different strategies for communicating with non-English speakers or patients who are impaired i.e. deaf, cognitively impaired, etc.

Exhibit empathy and compassion

Cooperation / Diplomacy and Tact with Staff

Emotional Maturity to Function Under Stress

Appropriate Conversation with Staff/Patients

Use of Correct Terminology

Sensitivity to Patient Comfort

Personal Characteristics

Problem solve in the workplace to better a situation i.e. coworker conflict, workflow mechanics, etc.

Adaptable to change; industrious

Ability to learn and retain information

Sufficient speed in completing tasks

Ability to adapt to new procedures

Displays initiative

Demonstrate ethical behavior with emphasis on confidentiality, realization of professional liability, and importance of following protocol

Maintain emotional stability to withstand the stresses, uncertainties, and changing circumstances that characterize patient/client care responsibilities

Accept direction and guidance from a supervisor or faculty member

Understands that each facility has some procedures that may differ from others and easily adapts to yours

Arrives for shift on time / punctual

Undertaking of appropriate & additional duties

Maintains impeccable personal hygiene & professional personal appearance

Anticipates Doctor’s / Co-worker needs

Neatness in accomplishing work

Essential Job Functions

Collect pertinent patient information for use by the pharmacist from the chart or patient profile with efficiency and accuracy

Follow an established procedure for purchasing and pharmaceuticals, devices and supplies

Understand, observe, and comply with State/Federal laws at practice site

Be able to compound a sterile and non-sterile product

Prepare an IV admixture

Observe or prepare a T.P.N. order

Suggest alternative avenues for procuring a product which is unavailable

Understand alternative avenues for pricing and products available

Know proper storage conditions for pharmaceutical items

Know how to return expired, damaged or recalled pharmaceuticals

Understand how to deter theft and/or medication diversion

Inventory and maintain records for controlled substances

Screen medication orders/prescriptions for completeness

Create new patient profile

Enter information accurately into computer to obtain label and MAR

Accurately prepare medication order/prescription

Know how to dispose of hazardous materials/waste

Know how to prepare and label repackaged products

Process reimbursement claim forms

Sterilize a laminar or horizontal air flow hood

Efficiently deliver the correct medication to the correct patient/representative

Know the Pertinent policies and procedures for distribution of medications/controlled substances

Know the facets of patient consultation a technician can/can’t perform

Age-specific Competency

Able to ensure a safe and caring environment for the specific age groups indicated below; able to communicate and instruct patients from various age groups; able to evaluate age-appropriate behavior and skills.

Newborn (birth-30 days)

Infant (30 days-1 yrs)

Toddler (1-3 yrs)

Preschooler (3-5 yrs)

School Age (5-12 yrs)

Adolescents (12-18 yrs)

Young Adults (18-39 yrs)

Middle Adults (39-64 yrs)

Older Adults (64 yrs +)

I have filled out this skills checklist to the best of my knowledge and agree that all the information provided is correct, and that any misrepresentation or falsification of fact may be considered sufficient cause for immediate dismissal from the agency.