Pharmacy Technician, IIClick Here to Apply OnlineJob DescriptionLocation: Nashoba Valley Medical CenterPosted Date: 10/12/2023JOB SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Pharmacy Director and supervision of a pharmacist. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, and maintaining the drug inventory. Prepares and repackages unit dose medication, following established protocols and guidelines. Follows all Pharmacy Department established policies and procedures. Delivers and refills Schedule II through VI medication for the automated dispensing machines. The certified pharmacy technician will be able to pick orders for Pyxis. Will check and refill orders for Schedule IV medication. Schedule II through V medication are dispensed by a registered pharmacist and delivered by a certified pharmacy technician. Prepares and prepackages unit dose medication, following established protocols and guidelines. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Procures and distributes medication orders per pharmacist request, or pre-arranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.Fills medication orders, medication surgical kits, medication carts, Pyxis machines and stock requisitions accurately.Replenishes medications in emergency crash carts or floor stock areas accurately.Prepares intravenous admixtures or other sterile products (including chemotherapy) accurately.Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule.Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations.Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.Restocks medication and IV dispensing areas.Prepackages bulk medications in unit dose packages.Contributes to the effective operation of the department.Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds.Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately.Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required.Answers the telephone, identifying self and department. Directs calls to appropriate personnel.Answers requests at the window and makes stat deliveries to patient care areas when ply with chapter 797 monitoring plies with all State and Federal rules, regulations and laws which govern the practice of anizes and prioritizes work assignments.Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately. Files documentation in appropriate locations.Demonstrates good oral and written communication.Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized. Keeps pharmacy equipment clean.Participates in the quality improvement activities of the pletes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned.Maintains competence required for current job title/position.Maintains current technician certification.Attends pharmacy staff meetings.Participates in orientation, education, and training programs. Reviews literature and other materials as pletes all competence/skills assessment requirements.Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:TEAM WORKInvolves other departments in project planning and implementation.Supports others in the Pharmacy department and provides help and assistance when possible.Stays current with corporate mandatory education programsKeeps others in the department informed of relevant information.Regularly offers and requests constructive feedback and coaching.Establishes and maintains effective working relations. SERVICE EXCELLENCE (both internal and external)Welcomes patients/customers/employees in a warm, friendly manner.Actively listens and constructively responds to questions and concerns in a timely manner.Ensures that the dignity of the patient/customer/employee is maintained at all times.Abides by and upholds the hospital's service excellence standards.Respects the diversity of the patient/customer/employee population.Demonstrates safe and effective use of equipment. (MediTech, Pyxis, fax, copier, software programs)Satisfies requirements as a certified pharmacy technician.Hospital Pharmacy experience is preferredComputer literacyMeditech and Pyxis experience a plusEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:Registered with the Massachusetts Board of Pharmacy as a Technician.High School Diploma or Equivalent. Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. Application InstructionsPlease click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you