Home Infusion Pharmacy Technician

The Hospital Authority of Miller County•Colquitt, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY: To assist the pharmacist in the daily functions of the pharmacy department. Compound medication orders and package appropriately and accurately for patient delivery. Maintain appropriate medication and supply inventory. MISSION STATEMENT: QUALITY HEALTHCARE: In our continuing effort to enhance the quality of life for the communities we serve, the Hospital Authority of Miller County is committed to the delivery of superior, safe, cost-effective healthcare through the provisions of education prevention, diagnosis and treatment. OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) within 12 months of hire and Technician Registration with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy
Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing.
Strong written and verbal skills.
Basic Computer Skills

Nice To Haves

1 year of pharmacy experience preferred.
Experience in Home Infusion, Hospital, and/or 797 Clean Room Practices preferred but not required.
Additional languages preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the pharmacist in the daily functions of the pharmacy department.
Compound medication orders and package appropriately and accurately for patient delivery.
Maintain appropriate medication and supply inventory.
Performs all job responsibilities in alignment with the mission and vision of the organization.
Performs other duties as required and completes all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self-education, attends ongoing educational programs).
Attends staff meetings and completes mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
Wears protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.
Responsible for answering phones and doors.
Assist in pulling out dates from pharmacy.
Assist in stock replenishment and maintaining inventory of supplies and medications.
Fills prescriptions without errors and without delay.
Receives training of 340B inventory regulations and maintains compliance.
Filling Rxs/processing/counting/labeling/preparing medications/supplies for delivery, etc…
Receive prescriptions/gather and process patient information
Computer processing/adding patients, doctors, drugs, etc…
Calling Doctor’s office for refills, patient/Rx information –clarification, etc...
Checking in Rx orders for patient/calling on shorts, overages, order errors, outdates, credits, out of stocks etc. (including the out-front orders when necessary
Stock Rx dept. daily with supplies/bags/vials, etc...
Daily orders for inventory/stock.
Receives training in aseptic technique and performs duties and responsibilities of an IV technician.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and business-related information
Ensure refrigerator temperature/humidity is checked/recorded daily and clean room cleaning is performed in accordance with USP 7978/800 regulation
Do whatever is deemed necessary for creating a friendly, caring, safe and happy environment/culture for both customer and teammates!
Takes responsibility for own actions and participates in performance improvement efforts.
Measures self against standard of excellence.
Demonstrates efficient and effective use of organizational resources and seeks ways to improve systems and services.
Easily adapts to changes in the work environment and manages competing demands.
Aligns work with strategic organizational goals and upholds hospital standards in self and others.
Demonstrates careful stewardship of resources and avoids unnecessary expenses and waste.
Is aware of budgets relating to their area and supports management to ensure budget targets are met.
Considers most cost-effective approaches to work and resource utilization consistent with safety and service values.
Fosters an environment that encourages fiscal responsibility.
Manages difficult or emotional customer situations.
Meets commitments, and recognizes and acts on service opportunities.
Receives and applies feedback to improve quality and service.
Monitors accuracy of own and others’ work, systems, and processes, and takes action to ensure that they meet or exceed standards.
Remains quality conscious over time, maintaining diligence across the long-term.
Assists with the development or participates in initiatives for quality improvement based on regulatory requirements.
Modifies and implements procedures to reduce operating time and improve work quality based on evaluation of results.
Listens well, gives and welcomes feedback.
Offers assistance and support to co-workers and works actively to resolve conflicts.
Communicates with tact and consideration and keeps others adequately informed.
Effectively expresses ideas verbally and in writing.
Puts success of team above own interests.
Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
Monitors own work to ensure quality; finds root causes of quality problems.
Owns and acts on quality problems; applies feedback to improve performance.
Follows Code of Conduct policy.
Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean.
Completes annual educational requirements.
Maintains regulatory requirements.
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
Reports to work on time and as scheduled; completes work within designated time.
Wears identification when on duty; uses computerized time clock system correctly.
Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
Attends annual review and/or skills fair and department in-services, as scheduled.
Attempts to end conversations and other interactions in a positive manner; leaves others with a good impression of the Hospital Authority of Miller County and its employees.
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
Communicates the mission statement of the organization.
Always treat others in a friendly, helpful manner.
Refers co-workers to proper sources when unable to provide an answer.
Interacts with others in a professional and friendly manner.
Takes interest in others and always gives full cooperation to fellow workers.
Always maintains an open line of communication with other departments.
Thoroughly familiar with the hospital and the services it offers.
It is the responsibility of every employee of HAMC to comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as, HAMC Policies and Procedures.
Every employee is help accountable to participate in, comply with and report concerns to his or her supervisor or the Compliance Officer if illegal or unethical behavior is suspected.
As an employee of HAMC, you have been granted user access to applicable ePHI systems based on your position. This user or role-based access is intended to give you the minimum necessary access to perform your job function(s) only and should be used only as applicable.