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

Ephraim McDowell Health•Danville, KY

12d

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a registered Pharmacist, the Certified Pharmacy Technician performs duties essential to purchasing, preparing, distributing, and charging medications. The role requires 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 position supports medication preparation and delivery, inventory and controlled-substance management, automated dispensing technology, patient safety, customer service, and quality improvement. The technician also trains and educates new pharmacy personnel and students, performs DME-specific sales and billing, and contributes to the organization's mission, operations, and patient- and family-centered care practices.

Requirements

One year of hospital or Pharmacy Technician experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing comparable knowledge and abilities.
Basic algebra skills to calculate dosages.
Typing skills and computer experience.
Ability to move or position 25 pounds independently.
Attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines, strict regulations, and multitasking demands.

Nice To Haves

Certified Pharmacy Technician 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 medication security in accordance with federal and state requirements.
Conduct regular inventory surveys to screen for appropriate medication storage and security in the Pharmacy and other departments.
Assist the Pharmacist with medication and related-stock inventory using debit and credit functions in the electronic inventory management program.
Precept and educate new Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Technician Students, PharmD Candidates, Pharmacist Interns, and Pharmacist Residents.
Use barcode technology to repackage applicable medications in accordance with federal and state requirements.
Serve as a super-user for Omnicell automated dispensing units, the Safety PAK packaging system, and Secure Vaught narcotic distribution software.
Assist the Pharmacist in maintaining Omnicell Storage Cabinet inventory based on localized patient needs.
Maintain medication and narcotic distribution records and comply with laws concerning the distribution, dispensing, and destruction of controlled substances.
Check cart-fill and restock work performed by Non-Certified Pharmacy Technicians.
Investigate and reconcile controlled-substance discrepancy monitoring through Omnicell Supply Cabinet technology.
Respond to patient and customer needs by telephone and other communication tools; triage calls and refer them to the Pharmacist when appropriate.
Continuously reprioritize and multitask according to clinical workload.
Contribute to effective department communication and participate in continuous quality assurance and improvement, including long-term projects.
Perform DME-specific sales and billing.
Maintain and expand professional knowledge and skills and demonstrate accountability.
Contribute to the organization's mission, philosophy, and effective operations through dependable job performance.
Incorporate dignity, respect, information sharing, and participation into patient- and family-centered care.
Contribute to the development and implementation of shared governance across the organization.
Perform other related duties as assigned.