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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 50261045 |
Description Activated On: 5/29/2026 4:53:42 PM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This position assists in the provision of pharmaceutical services in a veterans’ long term care facility. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. Receive, prepare, fill, and document prescriptions, including controlled substances, under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Assist in the performance of QS-1 software tasks such as running reports and printing Medical Administration Records (MARs) and Treatment Administration Records (TARs) as needed. Maintain and control the pharmacy inventory according to reorder levels. Prepare purchase requests for pharmaceuticals; receive and stock orders. Maintain files or records of requisitions and purchases. Assist with periodic required inventories. Locate and process outdated (expired) pharmaceuticals for return to the manufacturer for credit or replacement. Enter medication orders onto computerized medication profiles and update medication profiles as required. Bill 3rd party for medications as they are dispensed. Maintain and replenish emergency drug boxes. Become familiar with resident medication histories; compound prescriptions (such as ointments) as directed. Use reference material to gain knowledge of drug names/strengths and product identification. Provide input to the Quality Improvement Program or other facility programs. Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition while performing related housekeeping duties. Perform other tasks such as typing, making copies, filing, answering phones, recording and distributing messages, etc. Support the facility QAPI efforts by attending all assigned QAPI training; following established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts; participate in PIP teams as assigned; sharing ideas for improvement in the organization; and supporting QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally, including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings. Performs work in accordance with the DMVA general safety rules and safety rules for this position. Immediately reports all workplace injuries or incidents to the supervisor; and/or immediately corrects any safety hazards in the work area or reports same to supervisor. Use personal protective equipment when required such as gloves, masks, face shield, etc. Perform other related duties as required. |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. Work assignments are made in accordance with the fill schedule and adjusted as necessary. Generate prescription labels, fill prescriptions, and screen for interactions within the scope of training under the direction of the Pharmacist. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. N/A 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. N/A 5. N/A 6. N/A |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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