What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician. position at Day Kimball Healthcare?
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and / or Staff Pharmacists, performs technical operations in the Unit Dose Drug Distribution Systems and Intravenous Additive Programs, and Outpatient / Employee Prescription area.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mixes pharmaceutical preparations, fills patient medication drawers with prescribed tablets and capsules, and types labels for unit dose medication packing. Compounding of non-sterile products for ultimate patient use.
- Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense both control and non-control medications.
- Receives and stores incoming supplies.
- Performs rounds to pick up orders, deliver medication, IV solutions, and medication supplies to patient care areas.
- Fills and maintains automatic dispensing machines.
- Prepares intravenous (IV) solutions, using sterile technique, under supervision of hospital Pharmacist. Handles pharmaceuticals including antineoplastic agents, anesthetic agents and other potentially hazardous substances according to safe practices as established by procedure.
- Cleans equipment and disinfects glassware and equipment according to prescribed methods.
- Trains and supervises Technician Trainees and Junior Technicians.
- Inspects patient care areas for compliance with policies and procedures.
- Assists the Pharmacy Department in quality improvement / quality assurance activity.
- Assists in maintaining the organization and cleanliness of department (i.e., drug shelving, drug storage areas, and various departmental records.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
High School diploma required
Registered with the state of Connecticut as Pharmacy Technician, or registration obtained within 30 days of hire required.
Experience
Day Kimball Healthcare is a non-profit, integrated medical services provider comprised of Day Kimball Hospital, healthcare centers in Danielson, Dayville, Plainfield and Putnam, Day Kimball HomeCare, Hospice & Palliative Care of Northeastern CT, Day Kimball HomeMakers, and Day Kimball Medical Group. Its service area includes Northeast Connecticut as well as nearby Massachusetts and Rhode Island communities. Day Kimball Healthcare’s comprehensive network offers more than 1,400 employees including nearly 300 associated, highly-skilled physicians, surgeons and specialists. I
ts website is daykimball.org.
