Non-Certified Pharmacy Tech-Prn

Job Summary:

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Performs a wide range of duties pertaining to the supply and distribution of medications and equipment.

Must be functional on hospital computer system as well as several pharmacy systems. Knowledge of a multitude of generic/trade name medications is required. Adherence to and familiarity with control and safety concepts as outlined in policies, state laws and JCAHO Standards for the Department of Pharmacy.

Ability to function in a unit dose pharmacy distribution system. Accurately processes patient medication orders and billing adjustments as required. Maintains adequate inventory for daily operations of various Pharmacy areas. Must have excellent communications skills in order to promote customer delight (i.e., nursing, patients, employees).

Education:

Required:

High School Graduate.

Preferred:

Prefer 1-year pharmacy experience and requires National Certification within 1 year of employment date and/or currently enrolled in an accredited school of pharmacy.

Experience:

Required:

Preferred:

One year pharmacy experience preferred.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration

Required: Students must register with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.

Please Note: As of 4/21/17, there is a $95.00 Non-refundable registration fee. National Certification within one year of employment.

Preferred:

Department Position Summary:

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Performs a wide range of duties pertaining to the supply and distribution of medications and equipment.

Must be functional on hospital computer system as well as several pharmacy systems. Knowledge of a multitude of generic/trade name medications is required. Adherence to and familiarity with control and safety concepts as outlined in policies, state laws and JCAHO/DNV Standards for the Department of Pharmacy.

Ability to function in a unit dose pharmacy distribution system. Accurately processes patient medication orders and billing adjustments as required. Maintains adequate inventory for daily operations of various Pharmacy areas. Must have excellent communications skills in order to promote customer delight (i.e., nursing, patients, employees).

Assists pharmacists as required. Appropriately processes all medication orders following procedures appropriate to the practice area.

Accurately processes Code Boxes, Crash Carts and any other re-stockable medication supply system. Orders meds/supplies as needed by utilizing 'want book' or Drug Wholesaler data entry. Processes Pyxis refills, stock-outs, loads to all areas. Delivers medications as required to any nursing area.

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