Pharmacy Technician-PRN

Job Type

• Administer medications to patients as prescribed by the physician and assesses the effects of the medication.
• Demonstrate knowledge of dosage, route, action, side effects and contraindications of medications. Utilizes resources as necessary.
• Administer medications and narcotics following hospital policies and procedures.
• Identify drug interactions.
• Knowledge of antidotes/treatment for medication overdose.
• Knowledge of antidotes/treatment for medication infiltrations.
• Calculate all dosages accurately.
• Document appropriately.
• Able to set up and operate equipment on unit. Report all damaged equipment to department/person.
• Keep work area clean and neat. Replace, remove, and return equipment and supplies as appropriate.
• Follow procedures for body substance isolation system. Seek assistance as needed.
• Review medication orders and dispenses all necessary medications within 30 minutes of receiving the order.
• Accurately enter orders into the pharmacy computer system at a volume consistent with workload requirements, including all medication orders received within 30 minutes of closing.
• Fill and replace medications and IV solutions to the automated dispensing machines on a daily basis with extreme accuracy. Fill and replace medications to all other ancillary departments (ie: Surgery, OP) as required at least on a weekly basis
• Package and prepare medications in unit-dose containers and as required for ER dispensing. Replace ER dispensing medications several times a week.
• Perform and complete all daily pharmacy activities related to medication delivery.
• Reorder all medications as needed from the selected pharmacy vendor utilizing group-purchasing contracts.
• Reorder the pharmacy with IV solutions and supplies as ordered from Material Management.
• Order over-the counter (OTC) medications for employees (with assistance from the employee as to specific needs). Complete all necessary paperwork for sales of these medications.
• Clarify every unclear medication order with the physician or nurse. Notify the pharmacist of any problem.
• Perform medication delivery functions with a minimum of errors, no more than a few per year.
• Inspect all medications purchased by pharmacy. Check against the invoice. Maintain purchasing records and accurately records all information necessary for narcotics and controlled substances.
• Accurately replace to all ancillary areas narcotics and controlled medication without error. Immediately notify the pharmacist of any problem or discrepancy regarding controlled substances.
• Conform to pharmacy policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program (including reporting of medication errors), safety, environmental and infection control standards, and disaster plan.
• Learn and adhere to the rules and regulations of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy concerning Class C License; including drug recall; out-patient dispensing of medications; monthly medications inspection in ancillary areas drug interactions; etc.
• Conform to hospital policy on Drug Formulary by use of formulary medications and notifying pharmacist for approval of use of a non-formulary drug.
• Set priorities and assures the completion of care for all assigned patients.
• Give pertinent, accurate, concise organized reports and documents on record accordingly and inputs or retrieves information from EMR systems.
• Develop, interpret, implement, evaluate, and document a plan of care for each patient using the nursing process.
• Recognize and report significant changes in patient’s condition to appropriate person. (i.e. charge nurse, physician)
• Assess patient’s response to his illness and hospital environment.
• Initiate written plan of care for each patient within 24 hours of admission
• Review nursing plan of care daily and as patient status changes. Update daily by making entry on care plan and nursing notes.
• Include patient, family and other members of health care team, as appropriate in planning care.
• Utilization of appropriate interpersonal skills when collaborating with interdisciplinary team members.
• Implementation of the medical plan of care.
• Develop care plan that involves other disciplines of patient assessment, interventions and evaluations of that care.
• Manage self, patient and other employees in any emergency situation.
• Provide exemplary customer service.
• Maintain confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA.
• Cooperate with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee relations, inter-departmental objectives and infection control policies.
• Cordially demonstrate timeliness and professionalism in appearance, communications, and actions during all interactions and with all individuals and entities.
• Solve practical problems, dealing with a variety of issues, and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Perform other duties as requested or assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid licensed vocational nursing license in Texas
• Pharmacy technician certification
• BLS certification

• One year nursing experience preferred.
• Medical office or healthcare experience preferred.

• Must be committed to quality and patient safety at all times.
• Excellent command / highly proficient in spoken and written English.
• Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, electronic medical documentation, and email.
• Must be effective at adjusting to change, prioritizing duties, handling stress and effectively communicating face-to-face and/or over the telephone.
• Must be able to work independently, and flexibly, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Must be able to manage several interruptions throughout the shift.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written.
• Must have strong time management skills.
• Must be able to work under pressure while interacting in a helpful, courteous manner with a high degree of patient contact.
• Sufficient hearing, vision and dexterity to perform duties safely.

• Walking: 80
• Squatting: 50
• Standing: 80
• Pulling: 25
• Kneeling: 50
• Reaching: 50
• Sitting: 10
• Lifting up to 50lbs: 30
• Pushing: 25
• Wrist/Finger Movements: 90
• Bending: 50
• Climbing: 5

• Stress Level Moderate to High

• Quality
• Service Excellence
• Compassion
• Professionalism
• Fiscal Responsibility

• GrahamRMC Orientation
• Department Orientation

• As needed to maintain certification/ licensure of position
• CPR
• Falling Star Program
• Safety Storm Program

• Extreme Heat
• Extreme Cold
• Extreme Swings in Temperature
• Extreme Noise
• Working Outdoors
• Mechanical Hazards
• Electrical Hazards
• Explosive Hazards
• Fume/Odor Hazards
• Dust/Mite Hazards
• Chemical Hazards
• Toxic Waste Hazards
• Radiation Hazards
• Wet Hazards
• Heights
• Other Conditions

• Working Indoors