Certified Pharmacy Technician - PRN

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

Position Specific Performance Expectations:

• Assists with preparing and compounding non sterile preparations and sterile IV preparations, including Chemotherapy.
• Participates in interdepartmental process improvements and process evaluation efforts.
• Ability to work independently and handle stress appropriately.
• Able to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Sets priorities, makes critical decisions, and responds quickly to emergency requests.
• Participates in interdepartmental process improvements and process evaluation efforts.
• Strives to ensure continual compliance with Departmental and Hospital policies and procedures and State and Federal regulations.
• Participates in mandatory in-services.
• Supports and maintains departmental policies.
• Supports pharmacy programs which include but not limited to; Infusion Clinic, CPOE, USP 795 and797 and USP 800, Bar Code Technology, DSCSA, 340B, and other hospital wide initiatives and implementation affecting the Pharmacy Department.
• Coordinates, strengthens and integrates Pharmaceutical Technologies (such as: Alaris, USP 797, Pyxis, CII Safe and EPIC).
• Procures and maintains medication and IV Solutions inventories.
• Considers, discusses and/or implements new concepts when appropriate.
• Maintains the par-level inventory system.
• Generates patient and department billing, utilizing the pharmacy computer system.
• Runs end of the month computer reports and billing documents.
• Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the pharmacy and IV storage facility.
• Reconciles IV medications and solutions with patient charts on a daily basis.
• Returns outdated medications to the manufacturer as directed and manages recalls.
• Works with nursing service and other departments that deliver medications to ensure safe delivery.
• Obtains and maintains active certification and all requirements with PTCB for active pharmacy technician certification.
• Assists the hospital to monitor and report Drug Utilization information, adverse drug reactions and medication administration events.
• Completes annual education, training, in-service, and certification requirements; attends departmental staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
• Actively participates in departmental and facility performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Follows policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and risk management to ensure a safe environment for patients, public and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Organization Wide Performance Expectations:

• Demonstrates commitment to performing according to the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Upholds regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state and federal regulations and policies.
• Follows all policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for patients, public and staff.
• Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.
• Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff and vendors.
• Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain steady level of productivity; self-motivated; manages activity and time.
• Actively participates in departmental and facility performance improvement and continuous quality initiatives.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred and be at least 16
• Must be able to legally work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
• Must complete employee health meeting.

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred, unless Nationally Certified.
• Unencumbered License/Certification.
• PTCB or other National Certification within 1 year of hire.

Experience:

• Skills in Customer Service.

Position Classification:  Non-exempt

Compensation Range:  $18.48 to $25.85 

Benefits:  Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off

Salary : $18 - $26