Certified Pharmacy Technician - Full Time - Days

About the role

Transfer of medication issues is communicated between the pharmacy team. ALL issues and pending transactions are communicated to staff for completion.

Responsibilities

• Sterile Compounding Management. Pass Low Risk Level Competency and manage FLOW of products.
• Central Pharmacy Management. Answers telephone calls on a respectable level and completes necessary follow-up.
• Able to manage Unit Dose area, including Omnicell.
• Able to operate and manage Pharmacy equipment (carousel, UD packager, etc).
• Operates Controlled Substance system (CSM), manages associated paperwork, understands controlled substance policies.
• Crash Cart, other kits/trays (eg, perfusion, anesthesia, etc) addressed/filled prior to end of shift.
• Uphold customer service expectations, as defined in the Employee Standards of Behavior.
• Patient Care Unit Management. Completes all Omnicell Pending and Loads prior to end of shift.
• ALL credits are checked per shift, returned to pharmacy, and put in proper location.
• Teamwork exhibited by actions. Completion of orders to point of delivery (visual inspections while staffing).
• Follows established policies and procedures for pharmacy operations.
• Respects pharmacist oversight of activities (feedback from pharmacists).
• Main Pharmacy Responsibilities. Performs various duties associated with an institutional drug distribution system (batch runs).
• This includes but not limited to, the use of drug dispensing and compounding automation, viewing of medication orders in the Cerner computer system, the preparation of medication for patients.
• The procedures that apply to record keeping and dispensing of controlled substances, non-formulary drugs and the delivery and exchange of medications.
• Universal Pharmacy Responsibilities. Participates in the training and orientation of new pharmacy supportive personnel.
• Interacts effectively with other members of the Healthy System team on a regular basis while maintaining an honest and attentiveness to the rights of patients, maintains confidentiality of patient information.
• Maintain a sufficient inventory level for all medications and supplies in all areas of the Pharmacy Department.

Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) required.
• Experience: Age at least 18 years of age with no current drug or alcohol addiction/convictions of any drug related misdemeanor or felony. Some experience in a hospital pharmacy preferred.
• Licenses/Certifications: Registration with work state as a Pharmacy Technician (RPHT.NE) or Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT.IA) at the start of employment required. For Iowa, if registered as an Iowa Pharmacy Technician Trainee, must obtain a CPHT.IA within 1 year of Trainee Registration required. Certified by Board approved state or national pharmacy technician certification program (CPHT) within 12 months of state registration required.
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Demonstrated abilities and a thorough knowledge base, understanding, and level of proficiency to assure adherence to the procedures and objectives of pharmacy services.
• General basic chemistry, arithmetic, basic algebra, reading, and writing.
• Interpersonal Skills: To communicate effectively with hospital personnel, patients and the public through daily rounds, meetings, and formal presentations.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Outlook, Word, basic.
• Analytical Skills: Must be able to interpret and evaluate medication request for triaging to pharmacist.
• Time Management Skills: Ability to prioritize time and tasks according to the needs of patients without prompting.