What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Tech III position at Rutherford Regional Health System?
Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees.
Rutherford Regional Health System’s partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke’s unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations.
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians III work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist. In addition to Pharmacy Technician II duties, Tech IIIs are responsible for additional more complex duties. Technician III receive and scan medication deliveries daily, manage IV Compounding and IV Room Cleaning exercises on daily, weekly and monthly schedules. They restock and manage OR and Crash Cart inspections as needed. Tech IIIs may also be given more specific duties in inventory management and IV Room Duties than Tech IIs based on job performance and strengths.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Receive and scan medication deliveries daily.
Manage IV Compounding and Iv Room Cleaning exercises on daily, weekly and monthly schedules.
Restock and manage OR and Crash Cart inspections as needed.
Refills and maintains automated dispensing systems.
Prepares orders and maintains inventory for the pharmacy department.
Repackages bulk medications.
Assists pharmacist in filling medication orders.
Preparing medications and supplies for dispensing, including compounding oral solutions and topical preparations.
Delivers medications to patient care areas and retrieves pharmacy related items.
Accurately restocks automated dispensing cabinets according to inventory levels.
Charges and credits patient profiles for medications used or returned to the pharmacy.
Assists with inventory management by stocking fluids and medications on shelves.
Inspects assigned pharmacy sections and/or nursing units or operating rooms monthly.
Answers phone calls and handles questions that do not require pharmacist expertise or judgment and routes calls to the appropriate party as necessary.
Limited sterile compounding preparation – Vial2Bag, Add-A-Vial, etc.
Leading Pharmacy Improvement Project Operational Tasks
Managing movement of Tasks identified on the Pharmacy Learning Board to completion when assigned.
Assisting pharmacist in data collection when instructed.
Overseeing Annual Pharmacy Inventory project.
Organizing Staff Improvement Projects with work assignments.
Oversee monthly staffing schedules if assigned.
Managing Patient’s Own Med Handling and Waste Process
Managing Pharmaceutical Hazardous Disposal System to meet state and federal requirements.
Attending meetings when assigned to represent pharmacy services for operations.
Working with IT Department to manage Pharmacy Inventory in MediTech for updates and changes under the guidance of a pharmacist.
Any other special assignments needed for proper Pharmacy Operations success within the scope of practice for a Pharmacy Technician III.
Minimum Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Registration with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy (NCBOP) is required.
Certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required.
National Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred.
Computer:
Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel & Outlook, Meditech preferred.
IV Room training within 60 days of hire
Minimum Work Experience
1 year pharmacy tech experience required. (preferably in Healthcare setting).
2 year preferred.
Benefits - Wide range of benefits options!
Here at Rutherford Regional, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.
- HSA
- 401(K) retirement plan contributions
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
- Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
- Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
- Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
- Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.
Why join our team?
We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assts in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!
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