What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - PHARMACY - PRN VARIES position at ANDERSON HOSPITAL?
Job Details
Description
Job Summary: Assist the pharmacist in collecting, organizing, and evaluating information for patient care, medication use review, and departmental management.. Assist with the preparation and distribution of medications. Purchase pharmaceuticals, devices and supplies. Control the inventory of medications, equipment, and devices. Assist the pharmacist in monitoring the practice site for compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and professional standards. Maintain pharmacy equipment and facilities.
Service and Quality Standards:
Service
Is Customer focused
Anticipates customer needs
Adheres to customer service standards
Is Competent, caring and compassionate
Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect
Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior
to customers and coworkers
People
Is conversation conscious
Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information
Is positive in interactions with others
Is courteous and respectful
Promotes a harassment free environment
Inspires the trust of others
Acts in accordance with hospital policies, meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.
Quality
Is excellent in patient care and service
Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation
Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback
Is safety conscious
Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initatives
Is involved with improvement efforts
Supports performance improvement
Seeks ways to improve systems and services
Shows commitment to improvement efforts
Meets mandatory educational requirements
Growth
Is a loyal ambassador
Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision
Is active and involved
Supports hospital initiatives
Champions innovation and supports change
Is a positive role model
Fosters team cooperation
Involved in continuing professional development
Involved in the orientation of new employees
Finance
Is a good steward of hospital resources
Develops/uses efficient work methods
Is cost effective
Conserves organizational resources
Attendance is in accordance with hospital/departmental policies.
Job Responsibilities:
1. Procures and distributes medications based on established policies, procedure and protocols.
2. Accurately replenishes Pyxis units.
3. Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
4. Ensures accuracy of patient billing information.
5. Controlled substance distribution and record keeping is accurate and consistent with state and federal regulations.
6. Provides age-appropriate and population specific care in a safe, skillful, accurate and efficient manner to newborns, pediatric and adult populations.
7. Actively assimilate patient safety philosophy into daily activities.
8. Acts to minimize risk to the patient, hospital, fellow employees and self.
Qualifications
Education Requirements and Other Requirements:
Education Level: Graduation or attendance in high school is preferred.
Certification/Licensure: Illinois pharmacy technician license is required. Technician certification required within 2 years of original technician licensure for technicians licensed prior to January 1, 2008
Experience Requirements: At least 3 months is preferred.
Working Conditions: Exposure Category II
Tasks involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measures are readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks.
Salary : $17 - $29
