Pharmacy Technician (Certified)

Employee Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day – 8 hour shift (United States of America)

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Position Summary:

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the Certified Technician-Level I fills medication orders, prepackages, compounds pharmaceuticals, refills & loads Pyxis & supplies, delivers medications, assists in managing Pyxis maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of Pyxis inventory levels, assists in data collection, PI/QA, assists

with USP 797 compliance, involved in departmental projects, and performs various clerical duties as assigned. The Certified Tech-Level I agrees to support the goals, objectives, and proper function of the department and the hospital in order to provide positive patient outcomes while maintaining patient confidentiality. The Certified Tech –Level I will comply with the policies, laws, regulations, and standards that govern the practice of pharmacy as well as those of the hospital. The Certified Tech -Level I will maintain an appropriate level of competency in order to perform the job duties as required by the department, the hospital and any regulatory agencies.

SUMMARY OF PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Attention to detail with high-speed efficiency and accuracy.

. Proficiency in calculations.

Fills medication orders for inpatient/outpatient areas, clinics, etc.

Compounds, labels, and repackages medications under the supervision of pharmacist.

Loads & Refills Pyxis Medstations. Works toward optimal inventory levels-max/min

Assists pharmacist in processing-controlled substances requisitions and associated documentation and filing required and utilization of Pyxis CII Safe.

Delivers supplies to patient units and ancillary areas as needed.

Answers telephones and responds to questions and problems as authorized.

Performs clerical and billing duties as assigned. Maintains logs and filing systems

Orders medications/supplies from suppliers as assigned, types P.O.s, and checks orders on receiving.

Removes expired or soon to expire drugs from inventory and re-orders as necessary.

USP 797 Compliant

Completes pharmacy quality improvement assignments.

Attends annual orientation and other in-services as required by pharmacy and GHS. Completes and passes periodic competency tests as required by the department, the hospital or regulatory agencies.

Maintains continuing education credits as required by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, the Board of Pharmacy, and any other regulatory agencies.

Performs other functions as required or as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Physical Requirements: Medium

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; frequently to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert 20 to 35 pounds of force occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 15 pounds of force frequently , and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Requires normal range of hearing and vision in order to communicate and perform effectively. Requires intense and consistent concentration with attention to detail and requires speed and accuracy. Requires operation of mechanical and electrical equipment and listening to low levels of noise. Generally, this person will work in a well-lighted, well-ventilated, heated, air-conditioned environment under secure working conditions.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.