Certified Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - PRN

Ochsner Health • Luling, LA

124d • Remote

About The Position

This job delivers medications to designated areas under close supervision and according to detailed instructions, policies and procedures. This job refills and maintains automated dispensing machines; prices manual medication orders, inventories and reorders stock in the pharmacy; enters data into a computer system and prints labels as necessary; reviews physician's orders and enters patient medication orders into the pharmacy order entry system; identifies problems with orders and notifies pharmacist or nursing when orders need clarification or to request patient information (i.e. allergies, height, weight) when needed; accurately compounds IV Admixtures and other assigned preparations utilizing aseptic technique and proper pharmaceutical procedures; maintains stock in all assigned areas including the IV room and other pharmacy areas; performs related clerical duties including typing, answering phone, filing and greeting nurses and physicians at the Pharmacy window.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1 year of college or completion of a para-professional pharmacy training program, or Certified Pharmacy Technician Licensure or National Certification
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally
• Skills to operate standard pharmacy and office equipment
• Strong interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• 1 year hospital experience
• Certified Pharmacy Technician License

Responsibilities

• Ensures customer service and teamwork while conducting responsibilities
• Fills medication orders, charges/credits all medication, stocks, delivers, and inspects assigned areas
• Prepares IV admixtures and other extemporaneous compounds and enters TPN orders into the computer system
• Maintains competency in professional growth and responsibilities
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style
• Performs related clerical duties including typing, answering phone, filing and greeting nurses and physicians at the Pharmacy window

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED