Pharmacy Technician

International SOS Government Medical Services

Assist pharmacist to provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services. These services shall include, but are not limited to:

• Intake and recording of all prescriptions received.
• Accurate packaging and dispensing of prescriptions.
• Providing patient counseling on the proper use of medication and possible adverse reactions.
• Polypharmacy counseling.
• Ensuring child-resistant packaging in accordance with FDA guidelines.
• Maintaining accurate and complete records of all prescribed medications.
• Developing and managing a formulary consistent with the size and characteristics of the population and the medical services provided by the subcontractor.
• Managing non-formulary, controlled medications, and other critical medications (e.g., resuscitation, medications unique to pregnant individuals).
• Adverse drug reaction reporting.
• Medication error reporting.
• Ensure frequently prescribed medications are FDA-approved and sourced from a US supplier or EMA (European Medical Agency) recommended/European Commission approved and sourced from a trusted supplier.
• Infrequently or uncommonly used medications can be sourced from a trusted local pharmacy or hospital-based pharmacy by notifying Program Manager who in turn will seek USG concurrence.

• Collect required data daily, including prescriptions dispensed and the number of patients receiving prescriptions. Report data for monthly status report.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations, including USFDA guidelines, in the operation of the dispensing pharmacy and provision of clinical pharmacy services.
• Maintain proper storage and security conditions for drugs.
• Retrieves, pours, counts, weighs, measures, and sometimes mixes/compounds medication.
• Performs administrative functions such as answering phones and stocking shelves.
• Prepares prescription labels, selects the type of container and affixes the prescription and auxiliary labels to the container.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintain and monitor cold chain pharmaceutical, including vaccines, in all locations where cold chain items are located.
• Assists Pharmacist with monitoring monthly medication usage and determining required par levels
• Assists Pharmacist with controlled substances procedures and accountability
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity in all communications with coworkers and clients, fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity.
• Participate in mass-casualty drills twice a year and remain available for on-call coverage.
• Complete required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.