Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient PTI 0312 NS#01
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Job Location:
Falmouth, ME - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Title: Pharmacy Technician Inpatient
Location: Falmouth Massachusetts
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Day / Evening
Weekly Gross Pay: $1000 $1200 (Based on Experience)
Job Description
Purpose of Position
The Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist by performing technical and supportive pharmacy functions in an inpatient setting.
Preferred Skills
IV room experience strongly preferred
Experience with medication dispensing systems (e.g. Pyxis) for refilling and replenishment
Medication reconciliation experience preferred but not required
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Review and process departmental medication order requests
Prepare medications for distribution to patient care units
Distribute medications to patient care areas
Order medications from approved suppliers
Prepare parenteral medications
Maintain medication inventory including stocking checking expiration dates and processing returns
Train and orient new pharmacy support personnel as needed
Perform billing and other pharmacy duties that do not require a pharmacist
Maintain appropriate records and regulatory documentation
Pre-package and label bulk medications into unit-dose containers
Answer incoming phone calls and direct medication or clinical inquiries to the pharmacist
Provide excellent customer service to patients families visitors and staff
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pharmacy department
Perform other related duties as assigned
Additional Duties for Nationally Certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians
Obtain patient medication histories for medication reconciliation and input into the Medication Administration Record (MAR)
Assist with chemotherapy preparation and dosage calculation checks
Education / Experience / Training
Ability to read write and communicate effectively in English
High School Diploma or GED required
Massachusetts State Registration as a Pharmacy Technician required
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification required
Minimum 1 year of recent Pharmacy Technician experience (within the past 3 years) required
3 years of experience preferred
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills required
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.
Required 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
