IV Room Certified Pharmacy Technician

Southeast Health•Dothan, AL

About The Position

A Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist, as dictated by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy, to provide medications safely and efficiently to patients. This position works a seven-on/seven-off night schedule (third shift) and may be assigned to sterile IV or cancer center compounding areas, Emergency Department medication reconciliation, or OR Pharmacy duties. The role is listed as regular, with an FTE of 1.

Requirements

Must have an Alabama Board of Pharmacy Technician license or be able to obtain one prior to employment.
Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB) or hold another nationally recognized certification. LPNs, Advanced EMTs, or military-trained pharmacy technicians will also be considered.
No prior experience is required.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automated dispensing machines is preferred but not required.
Experience in sterile compound preparation is preferred but not required.
Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred.
One to three years as a pharmacy technician in a retail or hospital setting is preferred.
Completion of a pharmacy technician training program is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Accurately and efficiently stock and maintain automated dispensing cabinets (Pyxis).
Maintain and rotate pharmacy inventory.
Prepare medications for cart fill, first doses, and automated dispensing cabinet (Pyxis) restocks.
Package medications for unit dose use.
Responsibly handle narcotics as required for automated dispensing machine (Pyxis) restocks.
Answer telephone calls to the pharmacy competently.
Assist the pharmacist as needed.
Help other staff members within the department or organization complete required tasks, and perform other duties as assigned.
If assigned to IV or cancer center compounding areas, accurately and efficiently perform sterile IV compounding per USP 797 guidelines.
If assigned to IV or cancer center compounding areas, maintain annual competencies required by USP 797 guidelines.
Help maintain cleanliness of pharmacy areas as assigned.
If assigned to Emergency Department medication reconciliation, interview patients and accurately compile home medication lists.
If assigned to OR Pharmacy, restock and maintain Anesthesia Carts.
If assigned to OR Pharmacy, assist OR and Anesthesia staff with medication needs as directed by the pharmacist.