Pharmacy Tech I Certified

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician, under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist and in accordance with all State and Federal laws, assists with the selection, procurement, storage, preparation, distribution, record keeping and financial reconciliation of all medications dispensed to patients of St. Elizabeth Healthcare. While adhering to the ICARE principles and exhibiting the AIDET principles, demonstrates respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description

• Provide excellent customer service through interactions with doctors, nurses and patients who contact the pharmacy.
• Answers queries or directs the call to the appropriate person for resolution.
• Processes Epic messages in a timely and accurate manner.
• Consistently adheres to and exhibits ICARE and AIDET principles.
• Assists the pharmacists in the dispensing of medications in a timely and accurate manner filling medication bins, filling labels, restocking Pyxis med stations and ancillary departments.
• Safely distributes medications, including controlled substances, time sensitive and life-saving medications, and processes ADT (Admissions, Discharges and Transfers).
• Affirms compliance with regulatory guidelines for medications on nursing units.
• Participates in the Process Improvement Program and complies with all policies and procedures related to Infection Control and Safety to improve the quality of patient care and outcomes.
• Certifies that all expiration dates for medications refilled/loaded in Pyxis med stations have been checked and stock rotated to ensure shortest date is used first.
• Assists in inventory management through appropriate use of inventory management system.
• Prepares oral syringe medications for critically ill infants in the NICU where applicable.
• Enhances career development through attendance and participation in departmental meetings, educational in services and communication tools.

Education, Credentials, Licenses

• High School graduate or equivalent GED
• Registered with State Board where Practicing
• Nationally Certified (PTCB or NHA) or active Intern license

Specialized Knowledge

• Typing / Computer Keyboarding
• Understanding of Metric System and Pharmacy Calculations
• IV Admixture Experience

Desirable Specialized Knowledge

• Experience with MS Office

Length of Experience

Previous experience as Hospital Pharmacy Technician preferred.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt