Certified Pharmacy Technician I - Inpatient, Rotating Shifts

Position Summary

Working under the day to day supervision of the pharmacists and Pharmacy Leadership, the technician is responsible for the proper handling of medications. This includes but is not limited to: receiving, distribution, management of expiration dates, management of inventory in Pyxis, storage, repackaging, compounding, filling orders, delivering, and stocking.

Key Responsibilities

• Works Under The Supervision Of Pharmacy Leadership
  Packing/ Receiving
  Assists with receiving order from wholesaler
  Scans in delivery
  Properly inventories/stickers delivery to ensure all items are received
  Confirms that each med is “scannable”. Involves pharmacist when appropriate
  Helps to maintain proper stock levels of drugs, supplies and solutions by Informing in writing, the need for an item when it is getting low
  Repackages medications from bulk to unit-dose when necessary

• Compounding
  Performs calculations for dosing, unit conversions, admixture volumes
  Prepares clean room and sterile products area for daily use
  Follows clean room policies and procedures
  Prepares low and medium risk sterile and non-sterile compounds
  Complies with Universal precautions and uses Aseptic technique when compounding

• Inventory Management
  Checks expiration dates in and outside the department
  Credits and debits patients in Meditech if meds reordered or returned
  Solves missing medication issues
  Performs monthly floor inspections to ensure integrity of medications on the units and in patient care areas.
  Ensures all medications are properly labeled
  Properly disposes of medications, hazardous substances, sharps
  Properly identifies and returns expired meds eligible for credit
  Aids in semi-annual inventory activities as needed

• Fills Medication Orders
  Receives labels and orders, and is able to accurately select proper drug, dosage form and strength
  Accurately retrieves medications from ADC fill list
  Neatly organizes filled meds for checking.
  Accurately retrieves medications as requested at the window
  Properly refills trays and kits including but not limited to: Code Trays, STEMI kits, anaphylaxis kits, “tackle boxes” in preparation for pharmacist to check.
  Accurately fills OR Machines
  Delivers medication
  Performs routine rounds to patient care areas and units in timely manner
  Delivers meds to proper location including but not limited to: ADC, Med Room or a nurse if requested.
  Updates machines with current date for drug
  Outdates meds in ADC at each delivery to machine
  Returns meds from the floors when needed

• Fills Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC)
  Understands process of loading and unloading
  Fills ADC accurately by consistent use of scanner when required
  Loads meds in a neat precise manner without overfilling pocket
  Is able to trouble shoot minor equipment issues with ADC
  Is able to reboot equipment as needed

• Communication
  Uses exceptional customer service skills/communication to resolve issues
  Answers phones and triages phone calls that need a pharmacists
  Communicates well with nursing and other staff outside of the pharmacy department

• Professionalism
  Maintains a high degree of professionalism within and outside the department
  Maintains excellent working relationships with others
  Dresses professionally
  Maintains a neat, clean and organized work area
  Represents the Department of Pharmacy and acts as liaison if needed when outside the department

• Complies with HIPAA policies
  Supports the training of new staff
  Manages time effectively and prioritizes accordingly
  Maintains Logs
  Responsible for the daily accurate documentation of logs including but not limited to : refrigerators, hood cleaning, eye wash
  Reports any omissions or errors

• Handle Controlled Substances
  Understands the importance of excellent record keeping, accuracy and handoffs when dealing with Controlled Substances.
  Immediately reports any concerns/discrepancies to pharmacist or supervisor

Job Requirements

• Knowledge and Skills
  Written and oral communication skills
  Basic math needed for compounding
  Ability to work in a team environment
  Ability to problem solve
  Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients visitors and staff

• Education/Experience/Licensure/Technical/Other
  Education
  Experience (Type & Length)
  Certification/Licensure
  Is responsible for maintaining licensure CPhT and State registration as required
  Is responsible for completing all educational modules including but not limited to: Steward University
  Performs Gloved finger-tip and media fill test as required.

Compensation Range

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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