Pharmacy Technician
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Job Location:
New London, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Why ThedaCare
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold ambitious and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care lower costs and a healthier future for our patients our families our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion excellence leadership innovation and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development accessible and transparent leadership and a commitment to work/life balance. If youre interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits with a whole-person approach to wellness
- Lifestyle Engagement
- e.g. health coaches relaxation rooms health focused apps (Wonder Ripple) mental health support
- Access & Affordability
- e.g. minimal or zero copays team member cost sharing premiums daycare
Summary :
The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for technical knowledge and application of departmental requirements related to accurate medication selection preparation of sterile and non-sterile product and timely medication distribution. Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory levels anticipates needed medications and supplies places and expedites orders and removes outdated drugs. Obtains an accurate and complete patient medication list upon hospital admission to ensure patient safety where applicable.Job Description:
SCHEDULE:
Mon-Fri - normally 7:00-3:30 - Variable starts possible
Weekends are every 6th Sat/Sun Rotation with varying shifts
One scheduled holiday a year
Will float when needed to TCN TCS TCW and TCB
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Processes medication orders on time to progress the patients plan of care.
- Is responsible for own and other team members adherence to regulatory guidelines and ThedaCare policies.
- Follows current policies and regulations around preparation of sterile compounded products.
- Under the direction of the pharmacist the pharmacy technician carries out delegated tasks to adhere to five rights--right patient right medication right dose right route and the right frequency--to prepare pharmaceutical products accurately adhering to established guidelines.
- Completes documentation on time and in compliance with organizational state and federal statutes regulations and policies relating to the record keeping requirements of pharmaceutical handling.
- Obtains an accurate admission medication history necessary for the patient care teams initial assessment by assessing the patients ability to participate in a face-to-face interview and applies knowledge of medications to ensure list of medications are complete where applicable.
- Implements quality measures into product preparation storage security and delivery and when compiling an accurate patient medication history.
- Responds to patient-related queries and directs them to pharmacists for clarification on issues concerning drug information and interactions.
- Performs routine maintenance/activities necessary to ensure equipment is in good condition.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School diploma or GED preferred Must be 18 years of age
- Minimum - All candidates hired into this role must apply for registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the WI Department of Safety and Professional Services.
- Commitment to become Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification (CPhT) within three years of hire
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Ability to move freely (standing stooping walking bending pushing and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance
- Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
Position requires compliance with department specific competencies.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Scheduled FTE:
1Location:
ThedaCare Medical Center - New London - New LondonWisconsinOvertime Exempt:
NoRequired Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- LTC Pharmacy
- Typing
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Pharmacy Software
- Communication skills
- Math
- Pharmacy Technician Experience
- Order Entry
- Compounding Medications
About Company
ThedaCare is a comprehensive healthcare system dedicated to individualized care located throughout Northeast Wisconsin.
