Medication Delivery Coordinator - Children's National Hospital : Job Details

Children's National Hospital is seeking a Medication Delivery Coordinator with prior experience in medication delivery and Intravenous (IV) / Infusion experience in a hospital. Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacy Services, the Medication Delivery Coordinator will coordinate deliveries of medications to all off-site clinics and load all medications in automated dispensing machines (ADM) and prepares IV admixture solutions accurately, with the highest quality possible, and in a timely manner for patients in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.The Medication Delivery Coordinator also participates in any other duties related to the dispensing of medications for which the job may require. Requirements:• Reports to the Pharmacist in charge• Must have District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia licenses & national certification (PTCB)• Prepares IV admixtures as required• Prior experience with automated dispensing machines such as Pyxis is preferred• Performs medication management clinic inspections as required• Monitors expired medications monthly• Follows techniques and policies to ensure quality of products and personal safety • Cleans equipment and work area to maintain an aseptic work environment • Manages off-site clinics medication inventory• Unpacks and stocks supplies in the appropriate storage areas; restocks drug cart daily • Updates pharmacy inventory in the system once medications have been delivered • Removes trash and cleans preparation room according to policies and procedures • Maintains necessary supplies for the amount of compounding work scheduled for the day • Working knowledge of pharmaceutical mathematics • Knowledge of sterile technique and demonstrates aseptic technique proficiency Knowledge of infusion nomenclature• Knowledge of the safety guidelines for handling chemotherapy and familiar with hazardous equipment and supplies • Ability to change from one work project to another quickly as required by the workload • Ability to do high volume of work with few or no errors • Ability to keep good records for all work performed • Works well in isolation on tasks requiring patience and thoroughness • Strong attention to detail follows protocols or procedures precisely • Works within the limits of technical practice; practices self-supervision and is self-starter • Practices teamwork both within the pharmacy department and with the internal customs of Children's National Hospital• Must have valid driver's license• Prepares CHEMO admixtures as required• Provides education to nursing staff• Assists with PYXIS optimization and device troubleshooting• Assists with maintaining drug libraries• Conducts medication reconciliation and compiles medication history• Conducts controlled substance discrepancy review and reconciliation • Manage barcode scanning and administration databases• Assists with assessing charges, credits and revenue reconciliation • Must complete all required DC, VA, MD training for hazardous waste pick-up and sign-off• Other assigned dutiesQualifications:Minimum EducationHigh School Diploma or GED (Required) OrAssociate's Degree Science related field and 1 year of hospital experience as a hospital Pharmacy Technician (Preferred)Minimum Work Experience3 years Experience in a hospital (Required)1 year Experience in pediatric setting as a pharmacy technician is preferred (Preferred)2 years Chemotherapy/IV admixture compounding (Preferred)3 years Experience with the maintenance of automated dispensing cabinets (Preferred)Required Skills/KnowledgeAccurate data entry skillsAble to read write and speak English fluentlyStrong time management and organizational skillsExcellent interpersonal relationship skills; excellent oral, written communication, and presentation skillsExcellent attention to detailsMust be proficient in pharmaceutical calculationsRequired Licenses and CertificationsValid Driver's License Upon Hire (Required)Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Registered Pharmacy Technician in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia 180 Days (Required)Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) 180 Days (Required)Functional AccountabilitiesPatient Medication List

• Possess accurate data entry skills

• Able to read, write and speak English fluently

• Experienced in Microsoft office( Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

• Fill, sort and deliver medication orders in a timely and efficient manner

• Able to interview patients or caregiver to accurate create medication list

• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; this may include using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and being able to compute rate, ratio, and percent

• Strong time management and organizational skills

Customer Service

• Excellent Communication skills, both orally and in writing

• Able to effectively present information to the patient and in small group situations

• Able to collaborate with other healthcare professionals

• Anticipate and responds to customers needs; follows up until needs are met

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promotes safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance

Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others' ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance