Certified Pharmacy Technician; Cancer Care; 80 Hours

Bothwell Regional Health Center • Sedalia, MO

11d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician analyzes, confirms, and fills medication and IV orders entered and reviewed by a Pharmacist. Answers drug queries and triages problems from nursing, medical staff, and the public. Responsible for all phases of medication procurement, storage, filling and dispensing, as well as providing support in developing and maintaining all aspects of a well-organized efficient hospital pharmacy environment. The Pharmacy Technician reports directly to Pharmacists and/or the Director of Oncology & Director of Pharmacy. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: a.) Graduate from accredited school of practical Nursing, accredited Pharmacy Tech. Program, or > 1 year’s minimum experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred. Will consider other candidates with similar work and/or college experience. Licensure/Certification: a.) Passed State Board of Nursing examination and licensed in the State of Missouri, or passed CPhT exam and registered with the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy. If registered with the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy, but does not have CPhT certification, candidate will be required to register and pass a CPhT certification test within 6 months of employment. Must register with the State of Missouri prior to beginning work in the Pharmacy. Work Experience: a.) Pharmacy technician experience > than 1 year or licensed practical nurse preferred but not mandatory. WORKING CONDITIONS: Occasional prolonged standing or walking Lifting of supplies and equipment Pushing and pulling of stock carts Well ventilated, well lighted office environment RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES: Observing and providing timely, appropriate, and safe drug & IV usage, consequently providing an integral part of the check and balance system, insuring optimum patient service, while supporting the activities of a Pharmacist. Development of competent skills regarding the support, use, and ongoing quality assurance for AMDS. Responsible for correct product selection, ordering, restocking, checking in, crediting, expiration tracking, inspections, and monitoring medication trends and usage (in assigned areas and maintenance of those files). Maintains the general cleanliness of the Pharmacy, particularly medication storage areas and countertops including specially assigned areas. Responsible to become proficient in all Pharmacy software systems, and is able to correctly run, analyze, and file computer reports and output needed in processing/completing daily Pharmacy workloads. Other duties as assigned. REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES: Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission. Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives. Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole. Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner. Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker. Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts. Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals. Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties. Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence. Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management. Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.

Requirements

• Graduate from accredited school of practical Nursing, accredited Pharmacy Tech. Program, or > 1 year’s minimum experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred. Will consider other candidates with similar work and/or college experience.
• Passed State Board of Nursing examination and licensed in the State of Missouri, or passed CPhT exam and registered with the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy.
• If registered with the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy, but does not have CPhT certification, candidate will be required to register and pass a CPhT certification test within 6 months of employment.
• Must register with the State of Missouri prior to beginning work in the Pharmacy.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy technician experience > than 1 year or licensed practical nurse preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Observing and providing timely, appropriate, and safe drug & IV usage, consequently providing an integral part of the check and balance system, insuring optimum patient service, while supporting the activities of a Pharmacist.
• Development of competent skills regarding the support, use, and ongoing quality assurance for AMDS.
• Responsible for correct product selection, ordering, restocking, checking in, crediting, expiration tracking, inspections, and monitoring medication trends and usage (in assigned areas and maintenance of those files).
• Maintains the general cleanliness of the Pharmacy, particularly medication storage areas and countertops including specially assigned areas.
• Responsible to become proficient in all Pharmacy software systems, and is able to correctly run, analyze, and file computer reports and output needed in processing/completing daily Pharmacy workloads.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed