Certified Pharmacy Technician - EMRMC Retail - Full Time - 1st Shift

Ephraim McDowell Health•Danville, KY

11d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a registered Pharmacist, the Certified Pharmacy Technician performs duties essential to the purchasing, preparation, distribution, and charging of medications. The role includes work in the unit dose area and IV room, as well as maintaining Omnicell Supply Cabinets and pharmacy-related technology. The technician exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values: Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust. The technician prepares and distributes medications, supports inventory and controlled-substance security, assists with automated dispensing and packaging systems, and provides customer service to patients and clinical staff. The role also includes training and checking the work of other technicians, participating in quality improvement, and maintaining professional knowledge and skills. The position involves a rotating schedule that includes every other weekend, holidays, and night-shift coverage. The work area may be small, and the role requires attention to detail, managing deadlines and multiple tasks, and moving or positioning up to 25 pounds independently.

Requirements

One year of hospital or Pharmacy Technician experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing comparable knowledge and abilities.
Typing skills and computer experience.
Basic algebra skills to calculate dosages.
Ability to perform functions required in the unit dose area and IV room.
Ability to move or position 25 pounds independently.
Attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines and multitask.
Ability to work a schedule that includes every other weekend, holiday rotation, and night-shift coverage.

Nice To Haves

Certified Pharmacy Technician certification is preferred.
Non-certified applicants may be considered if they have more than one year of retail pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

Prepare oral, topical, and intravenous dosage forms as ordered by physicians under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
Deliver medications to and from nursing stations and other departments while maintaining required medication security.
Screen medication storage and security in the Pharmacy and other departments through regular inventory surveys.
Assist the Pharmacist in maintaining adequate medication and related-stock inventory using electronic debit and credit functions.
Serve as a preceptor and educator to new Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Technician Students, PharmD Candidates, Pharmacist Interns, and Pharmacist Residents.
Implement barcode technology to repackage applicable medications in accordance with federal and state requirements.
Act as a super-user for Omnicell automated dispensing units, the Safety PAK packaging system, and Secure Vaught narcotic distribution software.
Maintain Omnicell Storage Cabinet inventory by evaluating localized patient needs and ensuring adequate medication and supply availability.
Maintain medication and narcotic distribution records in accordance with laws governing controlled substances.
Check cart-fill and restock work performed by Non-Certified Pharmacy Technicians.
Investigate and reconcile controlled-substance discrepancy monitoring using Omnicell Supply Cabinet technology.
Respond to patient and customer needs by telephone and other communication tools; triage calls and refer them to the Pharmacist or handle them independently as appropriate.
Continuously reprioritize and multitask according to clinical workload and contribute to effective department communications.
Participate in continuous quality assurance and improvement through daily duties and long-term project management.
Complete DME-specific sales and billing tasks after training.
Maintain and expand professional knowledge and skills, demonstrate dependable job performance, and contribute to the organization's mission and philosophy.
Incorporate patient- and family-centered care concepts, including dignity, respect, information sharing, and participation, into practice.
Contribute to the development and implementation of shared governance across the organization.
Perform other related duties as assigned.