Pharmacy Tech

Description

Position: Pharmacy Technician

Preferred Experience: Experience with EHR (EPIC), Technician certification or experience

Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. Pharmacy technician certification preferred.

Position Summary: Under direction and supervision of the Pharmacist, provides accurate assistance in technical functions of the pharmacy.  Performs routine departmental responsibilities.  Performs technical dispensing functions when delegated by the onsite pharmacist.

Essential Function:

1. Assists the pharmacist in providing medication and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
2. Maintains pharmacy technician certification.
3. Establishes and maintains files and records on an ongoing basis. Organizes system for maintenance of files to ensure records are updated.
4. Receives and stores incoming deliveries of medications and supplies.
5. Maintains established departmental procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, environmental and infection control standards, and hospital policies.
6. Ensures accurate maintenance of patient's medical record. Adheres to the policies and procedures regarding HIPAA Guidelines.
7. Inspects drug supplies provided and controlled by an Iowa licensed pharmacy under pharmacist supervision.
8. Participates in pharmacy orientation programs, training programs for pharmacy personnel, pharmacy staff meetings and in-service education programs.
9. Assists in maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the pharmacy.
10. Collects pertinent patient information.
11. Issues supplies to other departments.
12. Assists in stocking control (managing inventory, pricing, and usage).
13. Picks up and delivers drug orders.
14. Assists with medication charges.
15. Assists with CQI data collection and monitoring.
16. Compounds sterile medications under pharmacist’s guidance.
17. Restocks automated dispensing systems under pharmacist’s guidance.
18. Maintains and cares for equipment and supplies. Documents maintenance and repairs.
19. Satisfactorily qualifies for the position through an Iowa Criminal History/Dependent Adult Abuse check within the limits of applicable laws.

Additional Job Requirements:

1. Participates in hospital projects and community education as requested.
2. Maintains professional growth and development.
3. Promotes good intra and inter hospital communications and relationships.
4. Attends meetings as required.
5. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Working Conditions

Usually pleasant working conditions in climate-controlled conditions. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours. Subjected to stressful interpersonal interaction. Subject to interruptions.

Required PPE

Must abide by USP797 and USP800 requirements.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Stewart Memorial Community Hospital and all affiliated organizations is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, associational preferences, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual.

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