Pharmacy Technician I - Employee Pharmacy

Overview

Employee works under the supervision of the pharmacist. As directed, provides assistance to pharmacists by profiling medications and products, preparing and delivering these products, and maintaining adequate inventory of stock and supplies.

Employee must be proficient at accessing and viewing pharmacy electronic information systems and pharmacy automated systems. Employee will work in multiple areas of the pharmacy, as directed, to maintain competency and broaden skills for all areas of the job scope.

Qualifications

Credentials:Essential:* Registered Pharmacy Tech-NC within 90 days of hire date

• Cert Pharmacy Tech-National

Education:Essential:* General Education Degree

Other information:

Experience: Six months of healthcare experience OR Graduated, or will graduate within 30 days of hire, from an ASHP accredited pharmacy technology diploma program.

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) is required.

Registration with the NC Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire date.

Demonstrates standards of performance (ownership, teamwork, communication, compassion) that support patient satisfaction and principles of service excellence.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Individual will possess commensurate combination of education, experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time. Our team members are part of an environment that fosters teamwork, team member engagement and community involvement.

The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care. All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".

1.Assists in medication preparation by selecting, counting, compounding, packaging, delivering and labeling per established departmental guidelines.2. Triages telephone calls in the pharmacy.

Assists customers at the pharmacy window.3. Processes patient medication charges and credits as needed.4. Maintains appropriate levels of inventory in dispensing areas.

This may include prepackaging or assembly of medications for future dispensing.5. Performs all basic operations of pharmacy automated systemsa. Including: Automated dispensing machine fulfilment, Central pharmacy automation fulfilment, and basic medication packaging automation6.

Demonstrates basic proficiency in pharmacy computer systems.7. Performs pharmacy and medication unit inspections.8. Receives the medication order, puts the order into pharmacy stock, and delivers floor stock to patient care areas in the hospital.9.

Performs all basic operations in the outpatient pharmacy including basic prescription computer system skills, prescription fulfillment and operating the cash register if applicable to position.10. Obtains and documents accurate and complete patient medication histories if applicable to position.