What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Pharmacy Tech II - Inpatient Pharmacy position at The Regional Medical Center of Memphis?
Certified Pharmacy Technician II - Inpatient Pharmacy
National Certification (i.e. PTCB or NHA) AND TN Pharmacy Tech. License required.
A Brief Overview
Performs various technical functions and activities relating to preparing, packaging, drug distribution, IV admixtures, distribution and record-keeping of pharmaceuticals and controlled substances.
What you will do
- Provides assistance and performs technical pharmacy services under supervision of licensed pharmacist and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Prepares unit dose medications and fills unit dose carts.
- Calculates, weighs and compounds ingredients to prepare non-sterile pharmaceutical products.
- Prepares, labels and documents IV products.
- Uses aseptic techniques and the laminar flow hood in preparing and labeling syringes, IV admixtures, and sterile products.
- Packages and appropriately labels all dosage forms used in the pharmacy by using appropriate pharmacy packaging, counting and labeling equipment.
- Documents medication orders.
- Delivers patient medication orders to units.
- Maintains required prescription / medication and other department records.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide technical services and maintain clinical competency as required to effectively and efficiently provide patient care and clinical services.
Qualifications
Physical Demands
Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.
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