Certified Pharmacy Technician I
About The Position
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is dedicated to advancing cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through groundbreaking research and exceptional patient care. Our Department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is committed to providing the highest quality clinical pharmaceutical care to children, integrating research findings into clinical practice as swiftly as possible. Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, follows established policies and procedures to perform a variety of routine technical and clerical support tasks that are integral to the operation of the Pharmaceutical Department. Assists Pharmacists in dispensing medication and maintains appropriate patient records. Orders, stocks, and distributes inventory throughout the pharmacy and the institution while maintaining accurate levels of inventory. Maintains competencies required as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Performs other duties and responsibilities as related to specified technician function and/or assigned by the department and the institution.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED is required.
- Four (4) years of pharmacy experience is required with a high school diploma/GED.
- Registration of Pharmacy Technician License with the State of Tennessee required.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of a certified pharmacy technician training program is preferred.
- No experience is required for a graduate of a certified pharmacy technician training program.
- Hospital pharmacy experience with parenteral and unit dose medication preparation preferred.
- Experience with office computer software applications is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists pharmacists in medication dispensing areas.
- Fills prescriptions under the direct supervision of the pharmacists.
- Assists patients and family at the pharmacy window and refers questions to a pharmacist when necessary.
- Assists in processing mail-out orders.
- Delivers medications to the appropriate patient care areas.
- Assists in compounding medications that are not readily available from the manufacturer.
- Accurately files and maintains patient care records.
- Completes charges/credits in a timely and accurate manner.
- Maintains accountability records and performs routine audits.
- Performs dispensing functions in the intravenous program.
- Aseptically prepares parenteral nutrition solutions, antibiotics and other medications for parenteral use, including home infusion therapies.
- Maintains a working knowledge of delivery systems and devices used to prepare and administer parenteral products and assures that all work is checked by a pharmacist before dispensing.
- Stocks and reorders supplies from warehouse for daily replenishment and works closely with pharmacists and warehouse staff to project reorder needs for weekend and holiday periods.
- Facilitates workflow for the inpatient dispensing area.
- Accurately fills unit dose medications including the unit dose fill list.
- Prioritizes the processing of orders as entered by centralized and decentralized pharmacists.
- Assesses and replenishes nursing floor stock and Pyxis stock, including controlled substances, in a timely manner.
- Delivers medications to the appropriate patient care areas.
- Replenishes stock supplies for all emergency supply carts (e.g., crash carts, tackle boxes, ACU-related auxiliary drug supplies such as the Anesthesia Drug Carts).
- Maintains competencies required as a certified pharmacy technician.
- Maintains current certification and state registration as a pharmacy technician.
- Participates in orientation, education, and training programs.
- Reviews literature and other materials as assigned.
- Completes all competencies and skills assessment requirements.
- Performs other related duties as assigned or directed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution.
- Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
