CVS Pharmacy Technician Exam
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Blue Trash Bags
→ PHI (Personal Health Information) and PII (Personally Identifiable Information)- name,
address, DOB, social security number, prescription number, and any medical
information
PII
→ Personally Identifiable Information
PHI
→ Personal Health Information
Green Trash Bags
→ Empty amber viles, prescription bottles, and boxes.
Clear Bags
→ Regular garbage.
HIPAA
→ A privacy act that helps maintain privacy and security of the PHI of patients.
DAW Codes
→ Dispense as Written. 3 main codes we see in the pharmacy.
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DAW 0
→ No product selection indicated.
DAW 1
→ Substitution not allowed by prescriber.
DAW 2
→ Patient requested product dispensed.
Out of Stock Scans
→ Completed every Saturday (the day before order day). Done to verify what we
actually have in stock and what we don't.
What you must do before placing an order
→ Complete all Rx Return to Stock (because you might have it)
→ Processed overstock, damaged, or outdated items (because it may look like you have
more than you actually do)
→ Straighten and face the pharmacy (things may be there but misplaced).
What you must do to ensure an accurate order
→ Cycle counts, Label Maintenance, Out of Stock Scans, and Review Reports must be
performed consistently and accurately.
Cycle Counts
→ Reports generated in the RF machine to ensure we have the correct amount of
medication on hand.
2 types of Cycle Counts
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