Certified Pharmacy Technician full-time/temporary

Job Description

Rivers Health is seeking a full-time/temporary Certified Pharmacy Technician .

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing

medications, maintaining the drug inventory and maintaining patient

records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a

registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be

performed only be a registered pharmacist.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

1.Enters medication orders into the pharmacy computer system and possesses a working knowledge of medication pharmacology.

1. Reads and understands written physician orders.

1. Processes and fills medication orders for pharmacists to check.

1. Fills and performs sterile compounding for nonhazardous and oncology per policy and procedure of department, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Comply with USP and USP standards.

1. Processes and fills floor stock requests.

1. Checks and replenishes crash carts and maintains proper paperwork.

1. Performs unit floor inspections and drug outdate checks as assigned.

1. Packages unit-dose drugs per policy and procedure.

1. Fills medication carts and Omnicell maintenance.

1. Checks in and places in stock drug orders from wholesaler.

1. Credits and returns to stock all discharged patient medications.

1. Assists Pharmacy Director and Pharmacists in training new personnel within the department.

1. Assists Pharmacists in performing routine tasks so that overall productivity is maximized.

1. Participates in the development and implementation of team/ department goals so that department operations run effectively and efficiently.

1. Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.

1. Fosters an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.

1. Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on quality improvement teams.

1. Complies with Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures and the Personnel Employee Handbook.

1. Completes yearly in-service and educational requirements for the department and hospital.

1. Performs other related or similar duties as assigned.

1. Review 340B program policies and procedures on an ongoing basis and offer contributions and changes to ensure 340B compliance.

1. Develop a thorough understanding of the 340B program. Strive to consistently improve the overall efficiency, value, and

internal support of the 340B program.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING :

High school diploma or equivalent. Must complete 2080 hours as Pharmacy

Technician in Training. State-registration and National certification

certificate as a Pharmacy Technician. Completion of the PVH New Employee

Orientation Program.

WORK EXPERIENCE :

2080 hours as a Pharmacy Technician in Training. Hospital experience

preferred.