Pharmacy Technician- Acute Care

About the role

The pharmacy technician works as an extension of the pharmacist, performing duties related to patient, provider, and customer care. The technician is a certified technician who has more responsibility with care activities which include (but not limited to) preparing patient specific medications for distribution, interacting with non-pharmacist health professionals to coordinate patient medication services, and interacting with patients to collect information for pharmacists. Work is typically performed in a clinical environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job. Additional competencies and skills outlined in any department-specific orientation will be considered essential to the performance of the job related to that position.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/provider/customer care
• Use the pharmacy computer system to facilitate patient care
• Participate in patient/provider/customer care activities that do not require the expertise of a pharmacist
• Prepare and label medications appropriately for distribution
• Retrieve, review, and perform inventory management for medications and supplies in the pharmacy
• Maintain pharmacy records
• Perform housekeeping duties in the pharmacy in compliance with hospital and accreditation policies
• Participate in the onboarding and training of new pharmacy personnel
• Participate in direct communication with health professionals to coordinate patient medication services through face-to-face or telephonic interactions
• Participate in direct communication with patients to gather information to be used by a pharmacist in patient care decisions
• Perform advanced technician duties

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) — Required
• Certified Pharmacy Technician within 2 years — Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB or NHA)

Benefits

Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners.