Pharmacy Technician - Per-Diem

The Pharmacy Technician assists registered pharmacists in preparing and dispensing sterile and non-sterile medications, including IV solutions, in accordance with state and federal laws. #The technician maintains records and inventory and follows procedural work routines to ensure medications are ready and available for patient administration. # Massachusetts Registration and Certification required.# High school diploma or equivalent required.# Hospital pharmacy technician experience strongly preferred.# Sterile compounding experience is#strongly preferred. # # # # Job Description/Competencies# Prepares medications and IV solutions for patients using an aseptic technique and ensures patient medications are ready when needed. Fills code blue carts and kits according to departmental policies and procedures.# # Refills medications according to refill reports for Automated Dispensing Devices. Completes medication area inspections. Demonstrates the ability to calculate appropriate dosage for the ages of the patients served. Utilizes pharmacy computer systems, including automated dispensing cabinets. Demonstrates strong ability to complete tasks within set time frames, and exercises initiative in problem solving to enhance productivity and efficient operation of the department. Accepts other assignments as needed to maintain effective and efficient operation of the pharmacy.# # Lawrence General Hospital is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley # southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, the#dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Lawrence General have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve. LGH offers competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. # # # # # #

The Pharmacy Technician assists

registered pharmacists in preparing and dispensing sterile and non-sterile medications, including IV solutions, in accordance with state and federal laws. The technician maintains records and inventory

and follows procedural work routines to ensure medications are ready and available for patient administration.

Massachusetts Registration and Certification required. High school diploma or equivalent required. Hospital pharmacy technician experience strongly preferred. Sterile compounding experience is strongly preferred.

Job Description/Competencies

• Prepares medications and IV solutions for patients using an aseptic technique and ensures patient medications are ready when needed.

• Fills code blue carts and kits according to departmental policies and procedures.

• Refills medications according to refill reports for Automated Dispensing Devices.

• Completes medication area inspections.

• Demonstrates the ability to calculate appropriate dosage for the ages of the patients served.

• Utilizes pharmacy computer systems, including automated dispensing cabinets.

• Demonstrates strong ability to complete tasks within set time frames, and exercises initiative in problem solving to enhance productivity and efficient operation of the department.

• Accepts other assignments as needed to maintain effective and efficient operation of the pharmacy.

Lawrence General Hospital is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Lawrence General have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve.

LGH offers competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.