PHARMACY TECH - Pharmacy - Per Diem - Variable Shifts

Pharmacy Tech - Per Diem

Shift: Variable 8-hour Shifts

Job Description:

PATIENT POPULATION:
The patient population served can be all patients, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn. This also includes services which affect facility staff, physicians, visitors, vendors and the general public.

POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, the Pharmacy Technician provides supportive help to the Pharmacist in distributing prescriptions for patients, outpatients. Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs. When working in the ED, under the supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, and in collaboration with the patient care team: will accurately collect and validate current prescribed medications, herbal supplements and over the counter medications for admitted patients and all other emergency department patients as time allows; will enter the information into the appropriate electronic medical records sections.

"Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act.
(Gov’t. Code §§ 3100, 3102)

Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization’s standards/code of conduct.

The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be a high school graduate or equivalent. Prefer experience in retail pharmacy. Prefer ability to communicate in Spanish. Registration with the California Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician is required.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required. Ability to read, write, speak and understand English, and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages if required.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of basic computer skills.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be registered with the California Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician. Must have and maintain current American Heart Association BLS certification or obtain within orientation process, prior to assignment.

The employee must maintain a valid CA driver's license and current DMV report, the results of which are within acceptable standards as per SVMC policy as a condition of employment. The employee will also be required, as a condition of employment, to enroll in the DMV Pull Notice Program to allow the Hospital to receive notice of any changes in their driving record. The employee must maintain at least state required limits of liability insurance/evidence of financial responsibility on own vehicles (such limits may not be adequate and he/she should consider higher limits for their own protection).

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:
*Indicates Essential Function

1* Under the direction of the Pharmacist and supervision of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor receives patient orders, communicates these to Pharmacist and may deliver or send completed order to patient care areas.
2* When working in the ED, compiles a complete and accurate list of the patient’s home medications including over-the-counter medications and herbal supplements inclusive of the drug/product name, dosage, frequency, route, indication, compliance, drug allergies and symptoms and