PHT 175IN - Pharmacy Operations

1. Prepare patient prescriptions accurately, following a physician’s order.
2. Repackage and label unit-doses from a bulk supply of drugs and correctly complete all necessary control records.
3. Identify proper procedures for assisting the pharmacist in preparing, storing and distributing investigational drug products.
4. Describe the social significance of the computer and ethical issues with computers.
5. Identify the physical components of a computer system.
6. Enter and retrieve data in spreadsheets.
7. Use word processing to compose, file and retrieve documents.
8. Use a pharmacy software system to maintain patient profiles and perform pharmacy database functions.

1. Perform the following functions for processing ambulatory patient prescriptions:
   1. Correctly type the label.
   2. Select the proper drug from the dispensing stock.
   3. Accurately count or measure the product and place in the proper container. 
   4. Complete the necessary records and documents.
   5. Submit to confirmatory inspection.
   6. Calculate the charge for the prescription.
2. Compound solutions, suspensions, creams, ointments, suppositories, and troches to physicians’ prescription specifications, demonstrating proper weighing procedures, calculations, drug selection and correct labeling procedures.
3. Analyze prescriptions or medication orders for completeness, accuracy, authenticity, legality, and reimbursement eligibility.
4. Describe dispensing and record-keeping procedures.
5. State the precautions and procedures that must be used in handling caustic, poisonous, and flammable substances.
6. Demonstrate proper aseptic technique to assist the pharmacist in the administration of immunizations.
7. State proper procedures for inventory control of medications, equipment and other pharmacy devices.
8. Identify situations when refills and renewals need to be reviewed by the pharmacist.
9. Follow established practices to receiving items.

1. Basic Pharmacy References, Equipment and Materials
2. Dispensing and Record-Keeping Procedures
3. Processing Ambulatory Patient Prescriptions
4. Non-Sterile Dosage Forms
5. Inventory Control of Medications, Equipment and Other Pharmacy Devices
   1. Control methods
   2. Physical inventory
   3. Drug storage and stability
6. Large and Small Scale Compounding
   1. Formula enlargement/reduction
   2. Good manufacturing practices
   3. Quality control
   4. Preparation of common dosage forms
   5. Packaging/repackaging
   6. Labeling
7. Repackaging and Labeling Unit-Doses from Bulk Supply
8. Handling Caustic, Poisonous, and Flammable Substances: Precautions and Procedures
9. Assisting the Pharmacist in The Administration of Immunizations: Proper Aseptic Technique
10. Identification of Patients who Desire/Require Counseling Regarding Use of Prescription(s)
11. Purchasing Pharmaceuticals, and Other Pharmacy Equipment and Devices
12. Assisting the Pharmacist in Preparing, Storing and Distributing Investigational Drug Products
13. Direct Patient Care Delivery Systems in Multiple Practice Settings
14. Historical Development of Computers
    1. Social significance of computers
    2. Examples of the computer as a tool in contemporary society
15. Components of a Computer System
    1. Hardware inside a computer case
    2. Peripheral devices, e.g. printers, scanners
    3. Keyboards and other input devices
16. Spreadsheet and Database Use Within a Workplace
    1. Formats for computerized data displays
    2. Accuracy in entering and retrieving data
    3. Basics of spreadsheet and database operations
17. Word Processing Fundamentals Within a Workplace
    1. Functions of a word processor
    2. Keystroke development
    3. Use of the screen as desktop
    4. Composing documents on the computer
    5. Saving and opening files
    6. Correcting errors and moving text
18. Professional Pharmacy Applications in Retail and Hospital Pharmacy
    1. Prescription or medical order processing
    2. Patient profiles
    3. Third party billing
    4. Price updates
    5. Database maintenance
19. Automated Drug Dispensing Systems for Different Pharmacy Practice Settings