Certified Pharmacy Tech - PRN
About The Position
The Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) assists the Pharmacist in medication preparation and distribution. This includes aseptic preparation of IV admixtures, filling and distributing medications using manual and automated systems, and operating hospital computer and pharmacy systems. CPhTs are also responsible for specialized narcotic distribution and storeroom duties, preparing stock orders, maintaining inventory, and adhering to control and safety concepts outlined in policies, state laws, and JCAHO/DNV Standards. Familiarity with unit dose medication systems is required. All functions must be performed with excellent customer relation skills.
Requirements
- High School Graduate
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- National Certification
- Active Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Must have or the ability to obtain Tennessee State Pharmacy License within 60 days of employment.
- Computer literate
Nice To Haves
- AS Degree in Pharmacy Technology or Accredited Pharmacy Tech Course completion
- IV Training Certificate
- 1 year pharmacy experience
Responsibilities
- Perform duties to assist the Pharmacist in medication preparation and distribution.
- Aseptic preparation of IV admixtures (including Chemotherapy agents) in compliance with departmental, hospital and licensing agency standards.
- Fill and distribute medications through first fill, cart fill and/or Automated Drug Systems.
- Be functional on hospital computer system as well as interfaced pharmacy systems.
- Possess familiarity of a multitude of generic/trade name medications.
- Accurately 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, ensuring Federal prepackaging guidelines are met.
- Prepare stock orders and maintain adequate inventory for daily operations of various Pharmacy areas.
- Maintain effective use of time management skills, and be computer literate.
- Adhere to and be familiar with control and safety concepts as outlined in policies, state laws, and JCAHO Standards for the Department of Pharmacy.
- Be compliant with the practices of a unit dose medication distribution system.
- Perform all functions using excellent customer relation skills.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
