Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy - Full Time

About the role

Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist ‐ and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and the standard policies and procedures of the department ‐ assists the pharmacist in all aspects of the medication, IV solution, and pharmaceutical supply distribution systems.

Responsibilities

• Inventory Management:
  • Routine review of inventory to ensure appropriate quantities are available to meet patient needs
  • Performs accurate cycle counts
  • Ensures safe storage of all medications according to manufacturer recommendations and established practices
  • Affords assistance in receiving, verification, documentation, unpacking and placing into inventory medications and supplies and reports any discrepancies as necessary.
• Safe Medication Distribution:
  • Stocks automated dispensing cabinets
  • Utilizes all medication safety tools including barcode scanning, routine/double checking and compounded preparation aides
  • Accurately, timely delivery of medications to nursing units and procedural areas
  • Participates in routine medication distribution activities including cart-fill, restocks, floor stock requests, repackaging and preparation for dispensing with a focus on safety and accuracy
  • Returns and appropriately processes unused medications with an understanding of impact on charging and necessary credit processes.
• Sterile Compounding:
  • Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile products using aseptic technique
  • Works to ensure all established 797 requirements are adhered to
  • Must attend all training and pass all required competencies and testing according to established policies and procedures to maintain eligibility to work in IV room
  • Maintains compliance with all routine cleaning and maintenance of cleanroom spaces as identified in standard operating procedures
  • Ensures timely completion of all required documentation for cleaning, compounding, and competencies
• Quality Improvement:
  • Participates in audits and other evaluation techniques to monitor regulatory compliance
  • Completes all competency and skill assessment requirements
  • Participation on teams, project workstreams, committees or data collection projects as needed
  • Identifies and communicates areas in which quality improvement processes or opportunities can be applied
  • Demonstrates his/her contributions to promoting the success of the department yearly goals through the completion of individual goals and actively contributes to the establishment of routine/annual goals.
• Employee Engagement:
  • Actively participates in orientation, education, and training programs
  • Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
  • Assists in the training and development of new staff
  • Active attendance and participation in huddles, staff meetings and appropriate training
  • Learns from mistakes and helps to foster an environment of constructive feedback
  • Actively engages and performs other duties as requested and observed by manager or supervisor.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required
• Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred but not required for hire
• All Technicians will be encouraged to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. Supporting educational material will be provided.

Skills

• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of pharmacy practices and regulations
• Basic computer skills

Benefits

Rotating shifts, including some weekends.

Pay

$17.86 - $28.29/hour, DOE