Pharmacy Tech - Inpatient Pharmacy - PRN

DEPARTMENT: PHARMACY

FACILITY: Tift Regional Medical Center

WORK TYPE: PRN

SHIFT: Varied

HOURS: Varied

SUMMARY:

The Pharmacy Technician assists in the preparation, packaging, repackaging, and record keeping associated with the dispensing and distribution of medications while working under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients and hospital personnel.

• Participates in the training of Pharmacy technology students and new employees.

• Demonstrates ability to perform duties associated with cart fill.

• Demonstrates ability to perform duties associated with Omnicell.

• Demonstrates ability to perform duties associated with management of controlled substances.

• Demonstrates ability to prepare medications under the supervision of a pharmacist and to log transactions per department policy.

• Performs tasks accurately and in a timely manner.

• Demonstrates self-direction by independently completing common tasks as they are presented such as: repackaging medications, restocking emergency carts, stocking anesthesia kits and EMT boxes and other recurring tasks.

• Answers telephone promptly (less than 3 rings) and uses proper telephone etiquette.

• Demonstrates good customer service by acknowledging customers promptly and addressing their requests courteously and in a timely manner.

• Independently completes assigned tasks and requests clarification of instructions when necessary.

• Demonstrates ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and shows an ability to prioritize as necessary.

• Demonstrates self-direction and follows thru in the completion of assignments and day to day assigned tasks.

• Applies best practices in carrying out instructions provided verbally and in writing.

• Keeps own workspace and the department clean and orderly.

• Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and facility regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.

• Understands and adheres to compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflicts of Interest Policy.

• Demonstrates age-specific skills as required by position.

• Offers suggestions on ways to improve operations of department and reduce costs.

• Attends all mandatory education programs.

• Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes.

• Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements.

• Willing to cross-train in order to better assist co-workers and to provide maximum efficiency in department.

• Volunteers/participates on hospital committees, functions, and department projects.

• Manages resources effectively.

• Reports equipment in need of repair in order to extend life of equipment.

• Makes good use of time so as to not create needless overtime.

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

CREDENTIALS:

• Licensed Pharmacy Tech

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Pharmacy Technician license is required.

• Pharmacy Technician certification is preferred.

Southwell/Tift Regional Health System, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.