PRN Pharmacy Technician - Pavilion Retail Pharmacy

Minimum Education

GED or High School Diploma required or current high school student in pursuit of GED to be obtained within one calendar year

Some college work in life sciences desirable.

 

Minimum Work Experience

Two years of pharmacy experience preferred.

In lieu of prior experience, evaluation period may be extended while on-the-job training occurs.

Previous computer experience desirable.

 

Required Skills

1. Ability to organize work priorities and meet specific objective under time constraints
2. Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
3. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to interact with persons of varying backgrounds and education level
4. Ability to identify and address the needs of different patient age groups and effectively communicate with those patients
5. Knowledgeable in computer applications, calculations, medical terminology, filling of medication orders, and aseptic technique for extemporaneous compounding
6. Demonstrates knowledge and proper use of equipment necessary to perform job function

 

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 16-31%

Walking - 16-31%

Standing - 16-31%

Bending/Squatting - 1-15%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 16-31%

 

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eyewear.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance.

 

Physical/Environmental Demands

Lifting - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Carrying - 0-50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance

Pulling - Up to 100 lbs

Pushing - Up to 100 lbs

 

OSHA Category

Moderate Potential for Direct Body Fluid Exposures

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Delivers medications from pharmacy to nursing units. Leaves pharmacy within 10 minutes of scheduled rounds and completes rounds within 15-20 minutes. Delivers medication to proper unit, picks up orders, requisitions and other materials in out-box and handles transfer items properly.
• Accurately fills requisitions, initial and dates sheets.
• Maintains proper stock in picking areas; removes any outdates discovered. Performs the essential functions relating to drug purchasing and inventory control.
• Checks that all items and tasks are completed by end of shift.
• Fills list properly indicated with charges/credits. Medications filled in a timely manner.
• Fills list initiated and dated when completed; left for computerized checking.
• Accurately posts charges and credits onto CRT in timely manner.
• Assures patients are charge for proper drugs/quantities.
• Delivers controlled substances to nursing units after pharmacist fills orders; obtains nursing signatures prior to leaving nursing unit.
• Performs sorting and filing functions as needed. Prepares proof-of-use forms based on unit needs.
• Picks up any expired/unusable narcotics from nursing units and returns to pharmacist for dispostion.
• Properly performs aseptic compounding of para=enteral admixtures and other sterile dosage forms.
• Keeps ample stock prepared and ready, while minimizing waste and over stock.
• Responsible for maintaining temperature logs and maintaining compliance with 797 regulations.
• Correct items replaced into box per flow sheet. New flow sheet and lock placed on restocked box.
• Restocked boxes left for pharmacist check.
• Drugs prepackaged properly; labeled correctly. Prepackaging control logs maintained as required. All prepackaging items submitted for pharmacist check prior to putting into stock.
• Provides consistent performance in regards to medication errors and accuracy.
• Uses appropriate judgment refers problems to pharmacist if needed.
• Communicates effectively, does not leave assigned duties incomplete.
• Organizes time effectively to meet changing workload demands.
• Department as a whole meets cost initiative (perform under budget for fiscal year).

 

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

T.J Pledge

I Will Show Compassion

-see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.

-recognize that each and every interaction I have at T.J. Regional Health matters

-show kindness and compassion towards my customers at all times

-be sensitive to the personal and private needs of every customer

I Will Cooperate With Others

-maintain zero tolerance for abusive behavior

-listen and be willing to accept f