OAR 855-025-0025
Use of Pharmacy Technicians and Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technicians
(1)
A Pharmacist or pharmacy may use Pharmacy Technicians or Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technicians only as authorized by the rules of the Board.(2)
Pharmacy Technicians or Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technicians must be supervised by a Pharmacist.(3)
Pharmacists, Pharmacist Interns, Pharmacy Technicians and Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technicians must be clearly identified as such to the public.(4)
Work performed by Pharmacy Technicians and Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technicians assisting the Pharmacist to prepare medications must be verified by a Pharmacist prior to release for patient use. Verification must be documented, available and consistent with the standard of practice.(5)
The pharmacist-in-charge must prepare and maintain in the pharmacy written procedures that describe the tasks performed by Pharmacy Technicians or Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technicians, and the methods of verification and documentation of work performed by Pharmacy Technicians or Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technicians. Written procedures must be available for inspection by the Board or its representatives. The pharmacist-in-charge must review written procedures annually and document that review on the annual pharmacist-in-charge inspection sheet.(6)
Training:(a)
The pharmacist-in charge must outline, and each Pharmacy Technician or Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician must complete initial training that includes on-the-job and related education that is commensurate with the tasks that the Pharmacy Technician or Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician will perform, prior to the performance of those tasks.(b)
The pharmacist-in-charge must ensure the continuing competency of Pharmacy Technicians or Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technicians.(c)
The pharmacist-in-charge must document initial training of each Pharmacy Technician or Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technician and make that documentation available to the Board or its representatives upon request.(7)
Upon written request, the Board may waive any of the requirements of this rule upon a showing that a waiver will further public health or safety or the health or safety of a patient or other person. A waiver granted under this section is effective only when issued by the Board in writing.
Source:
Rule 855-025-0025 — Use of Pharmacy Technicians and Certified Oregon Pharmacy Technicians, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=855-025-0025.