Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

This position is a career ladder position for technical staff within the Department of Pharmacy. It is intended to recognize the associate’s development, experience and service to the department, hospital and co-workers. The primary differences between a pharmacy technician II and a pharmacy technician III are; 1) completion of department cost savings or process improvement project, 2) assume the role of a lead for one of the pharmacy competency areas to other staff and 3) the length of service to the department/organization. Adheres to MercyOne performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Responsible for unit dose medication distribution and control. - Fills unit dose carts for daily exchanges. - Exchange unit dose carts. - Refills requests for floor stock replacements as necessary. - Delivers medications to patient areas and restocks unit dose bins after cart filling. - Processes and delivers Emergency medications. - Monitors drug stock levels and communicates with pharmacy purchasing personnel to ensure supplies are ordered in a timely manner 2. Central operations - Basic billing procedures (credit/debit) - Monitors drug storage areas for product expiration dating. - Basic Inventory Management - HEMM product ordering - Workflow prioritization 3. Demonstrates competence with automated dispensing units - Restock dispensing unit from generated refill list - Can provide basic trouble shooting help and resolution of problems with dispensing units - Properly informs appropriate pharmacy personnel responsible for dispensing units if any issues or concerns arise. 4. Assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing compounded sterile products - Prepares IV admixtures correctly from labels or by verbal pharmacist orders - Prepares IV admixtures according to USP 797 guidelines and aseptic technique. - Completes chemotherapy training and all associated competencies. - Prepares chemotherapy products as required. 5. Contributes to the safe and efficient operation of the Pharmacy Department. - Takes initiative in doing miscellaneous functions within the department. - Maintains responsible length of time for breaks as defined in the Associate Handbook. - Demonstrates an attitude regarding telephone usage as outlined in the Associate Handbook. - Volunteers for projects and willingly assists co-workers to complete daily responsibilities. - Works as a team player and assists where needed. 6. Completes one department quality assurance/improvement project every six months - Project must provide one of the following: a cost savings initiative, increased patient safety or introducing a best practice to the department. - Ability to work with pharmacists, pharmacy residents and pharmacy students to complete the process improvement as required. - Ability to manage time and complete tasks on time is required. 7. Ability to serve as a mentor and or "lead" on one of the advanced competency areas identified by the Pharmacy Department. - This may include but is not limited to; Checking Tech in a Tech-Check-Tech program, medication reconciliation program, IT / Automation program - USP 797 Standard for I.V. room, 340 B purchasing/reimbursement and technology lead. 8. Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures. • Attends required safety programs. • Appropriately and consistently uses the personal protective equipment required of the job. • Knows and can demonstrate departmental emergency procedures for fire, disaster and other emergency situations. • Actively participates in regularly scheduled drills (Code Red, Green, etc.) and regulatory safety standards. • Completes and appropriately routes incident reports in a timely manner. • Uses equipment safely and appropriately. • Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture. • Asks for assistance when needed to assure safety for all involved. • Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits. 9. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. Mission Statement: We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. Core Values: • Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person. • Commitment to Those who are Poor: We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable. • Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all. • Justice: W