Certified Pharmacy Tech - IV- PRN

Erlanger Health • Chattanooga, TN

104d

About The Position

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Certified Pharmacy Technicians with an IV room designation are responsible for performing duties to assist the Pharmacist in medication preparation and distribution. Those duties consist of, but are not limited to aseptic preparation of IV admixtures and the filling and distributing of medications utilizing various methods of manual and automated systems when required. They must be functional on hospital computer system as well as interfaced pharmacy systems. CPhT's must be able to perform specialized Narcotic Distribution and Storeroom duties. They must prepare stock orders and maintain adequate inventory for daily operations of various Pharmacy areas. They must be computer literate. CPhT's must adhere to and be familiar with control and safety concepts as outlined in policies, state laws, and JCAHO/DNV Standards for the Department of Pharmacy. They must be familiar with the practices involved in a unit dose medication system.

Requirements

• High School Graduate and Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Active Certified Pharmacy Technician and must have or the ability to obtain Tennessee State Pharmacy License within 60 days of employment.
• National Certification.

Nice To Haves

• AS Degree in Pharmacy Technology or Accredited Pharmacy Tech Course completion.
• IV Training Certificate.
• 1 year pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Pharmacist in medication preparation and distribution.
• Perform aseptic preparation of IV admixtures including Chemotherapy agents.
• Fill and distribute medications through first fill, cart fill and/or Automated Drug Systems.
• Be functional on hospital computer system and interfaced pharmacy systems.
• Process patient medication orders and billing adjustments as required.
• Perform specialized Narcotic Distribution and Storeroom duties.
• Fill oral prepackage syringes and use Medication Prepackage Machines.
• Prepare stock orders and maintain adequate inventory for daily operations.
• Adhere to control and safety concepts as outlined in policies, state laws, and JCAHO/DNV Standards.
• Utilize excellent customer relation skills.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees