Attachment_3j_-_Pharmacy_Tech.pdf

RFP HSCG23-17-R-P1C000 ATTACHMENT 3(j) Page 1 of 2

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN SERVICES

Note: The use of the terms Contractor, Contract Provider and Pharmacy Technician refers to the provider of care throughout this document.

1. Scope of Work. The Contractor shall provide an individual to provide personal medical services to all eligible beneficiaries within the capabilities normally granted to a Pharmacy Technician.

A. The Pharmacy Technician shall meet or exceed the industry standards in accordance with established principles, practices and ethics of the Pharmacy Technician profession. The standards of performance for all employees provided by the contractor shall reflect the degree of skill, attention to detail and production expected of a reasonably prudent Pharmacy Technician in the state of their practice.

B. Contractors will provide professional services to U.S. Coast Guard Locations as specified in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) (Attachment 1).

2. Qualifications. The provider of Pharmacy Technician services shall possess and maintain for the duration of this agreement:

A. A diploma / certification from an accredited Pharmacy Technician school.

B. A current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI), or the American College of Emergency Physicians

(ACEP).

C. Individuals not graduating from an accredited school must provide proof of a minimum of 1 year of work experience (immediately preceding the submission of this offer) in a military, federal, civilian retail or hospital pharmacy providing like services. New or recent (past 4 months) graduates, without experience will be placed on a 90 day probationary period upon hire and must provide 2 letters of recommendations from their Pharmacy Technician school professors / instructors regarding their expected potential success in this field.

D. "No adverse information on file" with the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB) or any state Board of Pharmacy.

3. Credential Review. The contractor shall submit with the proposal the following credentials in order to be evaluated for technical acceptability.

A. A current resume including AT LEAST the following information:

(1) Degree / Certification earned.

(2) Professional Experience.

(3) Social Security Number.

(4) Date of birth (to be used only for the purposes of independent query of the NPDB).

(5) Career history.

(6) Professional Training/Courses attended in the past two years.

(7) Professional organizational affiliations and memberships.

(8) Previous work references including name of organization, number of years employed, address and name of point of contract with telephone number.

(9) Awards and certifications received.

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PHARMACY TECHNICIAN SERVICES

B. Copies of:

(1) A diploma or certificate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician school (a copy is acceptable).

(2) A current certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

(3) Evidence of immunity to Hepatitis “A” and “B” and evidence of freedom from chronic communicable disease(s) i.e., HIV, TB and Sexual transmitted diseases.

(4) A current certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care

Provider by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) or the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

(5) Proof of insurability against malpractice in the amount of one million ($1,000,000) dollars per occurrence.

(6) Social Security Card.

(7) At least two (2) letters of recommendation from recent employers addressing pharmacy services. For recent graduates must provide 2 letters of recommendation from their Pharmacy Technician school professors / instructors regarding their potential for success in this line of work.

4. Professional Services. The Contractor shall perform a full range of professional Pharmacy concepts and practices, on site; using government furnished facilities, equipment and supplies to a variety of patients. All aspects of Pharmacy service shall be commensurate with the capabilities and training of the technician and the Pharmacy Department including but not limited to the items listed below and in the PWS.

A. Prepare, package, compound, label and dispense pharmaceutical products and medications.

B. Review orders written by authorized providers. (i.e. Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, Dentists, Health Services Technicians, etc.)

C. Provide patient counseling relative to a medication's use, contraindications, and product warnings.

D. Maintain pharmacy logs and other records as required.

E. Maintain inventory levels.

F. Order supplies.

G. Restock pharmacy supplies.

H. Receive, review and process prescriptions utilizing the pharmacy’s computer program / system.

I. Receive and process prescription refills by phone.

J. Communicate effectively with the patients, providers and other ancillary personnel.

K. Inventory medical and pharmaceutical product stocks to ensure adequate supplies and inventory controls.

L. Provide immediate evaluation and management of emergent problems as they occur.

M. Prepare and submit appropriate documentation as specified in applicable regulations.

N. Maintain required pharmacy security.

O. And other administrative work as assigned by the Pharmacist or Clinic Administrator.

5. Hours of Performance. The contractor shall provide all aspects of personal Pharmacy

Technician services at locations in the PWS (Attachment 1) and hours specified by the Clinic Administrator.

Note: The use of the terms Contractor, Contract Provider and Pharmacy Technician refers to the provider of care throughout this document.