Pharmacy Technician (Certified) Pharmacy PRN

Chambersburg, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

PRN (As Needed)

Shift: Day/Evening

Weekend/Holidays

Prepares pharmaceuticals for dispensing in accordance with hospital policy standards of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

orientation/training of employees to job role to quality standards and to hospital facilities and goals.
purchasing and procurement responsibilities as needed.
thorough Medication Reconciliation process for admitted patients as assigned.
workload so that tasks are completed in an efficient manner; keeps patient care the number one priority.
deadlines in special projects and daily responsibilities; demonstrates a need no reminders attitude; keeps informed of project status.
sterile products (IV admixtures nutritional admixtures oncology admixtures irrigation solution ophthalmic preparations injectable medications etc.) using aseptic technique.
uses Mobile Isolation Chamber and performs proper cleaning and maintenance procedures. After checked by registered pharmacist delivers medications to the Nursing Unit as needed.
all necessary calculations and conversions in the preparation of medications and determines correct dosage. Has work verified by registered pharmacist.
and prepares pharmaceuticals for dispensing. Has work verified by a registered pharmacist.
involvement in unit by attending 50% of staff/committee meetings and in services for area.
Pharmacy Department and work area in neat and orderly manner; cleans department and work area on own initiative.
Pharmacy inventory to ensure that pharmaceuticals are reordered when necessary and that items that are outdated are removed and replaced.
familiar with the usual dose or dosage ranges administration required accessory labeling and generic and brand names routes of warnings storage conditions and available dosage forms of the most commonly prescribed drugs.
Nursing Units inventory as assigned monthly for proper medication dates quantity storage rotation of stock supplies and overall conditions as assigned.
a working understanding of The Joint Commission MM Standards and their application to health system pharmacy.
utilizes barcode controls to decrease errors. Always scans the product when possible.
current knowledge of profession through reading journals attending meetings or CEUs to maintain certification.

Qualifications

Education: Formal Education and Training - Diploma or GED required.
Informal or Continuing Education - As appropriate to maintain knowledge and skill.

Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
Prior experience as a pharmacy technician is desired. Prior experience in IV admixture and quality control is desired. Keyboarding skills required. Experience in operating computer system required.

Certifications/Licensure: Registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcareer Association required; or if registered by a state board as an active pharmacy technician must obtain registered status by the PTCB or NHA within 6 months of hire.

Required Experience:

DescriptionPRN (As Needed)Shift: Day/EveningWeekend/HolidaysPrepares pharmaceuticals for dispensing in accordance with hospital policy standards of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.Responsibilities orientation/training of employees to job role to quality standards and to hospita...