DEPARTMENT: EMPLOYEE PHARMACY F ACILITY: Employee Pharmacy WORK TYPE: PRN S HIFT: Varied HOURS: Varied
The Pharmacy Technician assists in the preparation, packaging, repackaging, and record keeping associated with the dispensing and distribution of medications while working under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
* Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients and hospital personnel. * Participates in the training of Pharmacy technology students and new employees. * Demonstrates ability to perform duties associated with cart fill. * Demonstrates ability to perform duties associated with Omnicell. * Demonstrates ability to perform duties associated with management of controlled substances. * Demonstrates ability to prepare medications under the supervision of a pharmacist and to log transactions per department policy. * Performs tasks accurately and in a timely manner. * Demonstrates self-direction by independently completing common tasks as they are presented such as: repackaging medications, restocking emergency carts, stocking anesthesia kits and EMT boxes and other recurring tasks. * Answers telephone promptly (less than 3 rings) and uses proper telephone etiquette. * Demonstrates good customer service by acknowledging customers promptly and addressing their requests courteously and in a timely manner. * Independently completes assigned tasks and requests clarification of instructions when necessary. * Demonstrates ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and shows an ability to prioritize as necessary. * Demonstrates self-direction and follows thru in the completion of assignments and day to day assigned tasks. * Applies best practices in carrying out instructions provided verbally and in writing. * Keeps own workspace and the department clean and orderly. * Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and facility regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified. * Understands and adheres to compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflicts of Interest Policy. * Demonstrates age-specific skills as required by position. * Offers suggestions on ways to improve operations of department and reduce costs. * Attends all mandatory education programs. * Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes. * Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements. * Willing to cross-train in order to better assist co-workers and to provide maximum efficiency in department. * Volunteers/participates on hospital committees, functions, and department projects. * Manages resources effectively. * Reports equipment in need of repair in order to extend life of equipment. * Makes good use of time so as to not create needless overtime.
* High School Diploma or Equivalent CREDENTIALS: * Licensed Pharmacy Tech OTHER INFORMATION: * Pharmacy Technician license is required. * Pharmacy Technician certification is preferred. Southwell/Tift Regional Health System, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.