Pharmacy Technician PRN Days Weekends

McKinney, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

QUALIFICATIONS:

National certification required.

Valid Texas state pharmacy technician registration.

High school diploma or graduate equivalent degree.

One years pharmacy experience required

Hospital pharmacy experience preferred

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE:

Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens frequent exposure to chemical hazards and may encounter radiation hazards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Answers the telephone and assists with responses to inquiries
Orders items requested by other hospital departments and delivers items when received
Receives and processes requests by other departments
Monitors all recalled items via wholesaler report and documents all activities
Assists with all areas of the drug distribution system including procuring stock rotating stock filling and maintaining automated dispensing units and managing expired drugs
Gathers items needed for miscellaneous requisitions orders crash carts etc. to be checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing
Delivers checked medications to the nursing units
Prepackages and labels medications into unit doses from bulk supply
Teaches and assist nursing and anesthesia personnel in regard to proper ADU procedures
Maintains ADU in all aspects customizing as needed to assure safe and efficient medication usage
Reports all needed repairs for ADU to appropriate company and verify repairs are completed
Manages charges and credits in computer system
Reports on unusual occurrences to the pharmacist
Reorders pharmacy supplies from approved vendors
Maintains pharmacy in a clean and organized fashion
Verifies and documents daily refrigerator and freezer temperature within correct range
Documents inspection of all patient care areas monthly and reviews report with area charge nurse
Maintains monthly expense report in Excel format
Assists with chart audit as directed
Performs pharmacy inventory count quarterly or as directed
Maintains pharmacy inventory at a minimal level
Maintains professional and ethical standards by complying with laws and regulations related to pharmacy practice using good professional judgement and exhibiting reliability and credibility
Demonstrates empathy for patients and coworkers
Trains new employees as assigned
Maintains confidentiality and patient privacy standards set by the department as well as the hospital
Maintain a good working relationship with all levels of staff
Documents inspection of all patient care areas monthly and reviews report with area charge nurse
Coordination of mental and dexterity for sustained periods of time
Must be able to concentrate and pay close attention to detail
The ability to hear and communicate with others in a clear understandable and professional manner on the phone and in person
Participation in hospital committees as needed
Effective organizational and interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills
Other duties and special projects as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit converse and listen; use hands to touch handle or feel objects tools or controls; and to reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be able to lift and/or carry over 20 pounds on a regular basis and be able to push/pull over 25 pounds on a regular basis.
The employee must be able to stand and/or walk at least seven hours per day.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Experience:

QUALIFICATIONS:National certification required.Valid Texas state pharmacy technician registration.High school diploma or graduate equivalent degree.One years pharmacy experience requiredHospital pharmacy experience preferredOCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE:Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens frequent e...