Pharmacy Technician III
About the role
Prepares and dispenses medications (under the supervision of a pharmacist), including sterile, and parenteral nutrition preparations safely and accurately using appropriate techniques.
Distributes controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
Participates in the quality improvement and medication-use review activities of the department.
Collects data; conducts quality monitors and inspections; and maintains logs, records, and other documentation as assigned.
Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.
Completes monthly inspection of nursing units and pharmacy areas.
Responsibilities
- Answers the telephone, identifying self and department. Directs calls to appropriate personnel. Answers requests at the window.
- Receiving, Dispensing, Reconciling Narcotics
8. preparing chemotherapy agents
Profiling TPN orders in the TPN computer for RPh verification
Obtaining patient data from PCI for assigned clinical pharmacy monitoring sheets - Keeps pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and well-organized.
- Maintains current licensure/registration.
- Attends orientation, education, and training programs. Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements.
- Attends meetings and participates in committees as required.
- Answers the telephone, identifying self and department. Directs calls to appropriate personnel. Answers requests at the window.
- Adheres to health system and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, medication-use safety, security, fire safety, and infection control.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, visitor, and employee information. Complies with HIPAA Privacy Rule standards.
- Performs work within specified time frames. Adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload and/or work schedule.
- Provides courteous, cooperative service to patients, visitors, and staff.
- Demonstrates good oral and written communication. Works cooperatively with all staff.
- Voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate persons in a positive manner.
- Establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations.
- Communicates with appropriate medical, nursing and allied health professional staff members with regard to non-formulary decisions.
- Performs other duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Pharmacy/Clinical Manager in accordance with established facility hospital policies and accrediting agencies.
Qualifications
- Experience Required: Prior pharmacy technician experience
- Preferred: Training in hospital pharmacy and IV admixture
- Education Required: High School Diploma or equivalent; successful completion and renewal of the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam; registration with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy
- Preferred: advanced training in sciences and/or math and/or Pharmacy Technician training course
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
Pay
$18.69 - $26.16 / hour
Schedule
Evening shift, 8 hour shifts including weekend rotation (shifts start as early as noon and as end as late as 11:30pm)