What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Pharmacy Technician - Various Shifts position at Southeast Alabama Medical Center?
Southeast. Always the right career direction.Job Description SummaryA Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting the pharmacist as dictated by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy to provide medications safely and efficiently to our patients.Job DescriptionAccurately and efficiently stock and maintain automated dispensing cabinets (Pyxis)Maintain and rotate pharmacy inventoryPrepare medications for cart fill, first doses and automated dispensing cabinet (Pyxis) restocksPackage medications for unit dose useResponsibly handle narcotics as required for automated dispensing machine (Pyxis) restocks Competently answer telephone calls to the pharmacyAssist pharmacist as neededOther duties as assigned; help other staff members within the department or organization to complete all task requiredAccurately and efficiently perform sterile IV compounding per USP 797 guidelines (not for all technicians, only if assigned to IV or cancer center compounding areas) Maintain all annual competencies required by USP 797 guidelines (not for all technicians, only if assigned to IV or cancer center compounding areas)Help maintain cleanliness of all pharmacy areas as assignedInterview patients and accurately compile home medication list (not for all technicians, only for Emergency Department Med Rec Pharmacy Technicians)Restock and maintain Anesthesia Carts (not for all technicians, only if assigned to OR Pharmacy)Assist OR and Anesthesia staff with medication needs as directed by pharmacist (not for all technicians, only if assigned to OR Pharmacy)Required Skills/Abilities Experience with automated dispensing machines preferred, but not requiredExperience in sterile compound preparation preferred, but not requiredMinimum Experience RequiredNo experience requiredMinimum Experience PreferredHospital pharmacy experience preferred1 to 3 years as a pharmacy technician in retail or hospital setting preferredMinimum Education RequiredMust have an Alabama Board of Pharmacy Technician license or able to obtain a license prior to employmentMust be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) or other nationally recognized certificationLPN, Advanced EMT or Military Trained Pharmacy Technicians will also be consideredMinimum Education PreferredCompletion of pharmacy technician training program preferred, but not requiredShiftDayShift DetailsVariousFTE1TypeRegularJoin one of Forbes 500 best mid-sized employers in America.Equal Employment EmployerSoutheast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Employment Type:
Full time
