Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Performs pharmaceutical procedures for medication preparation and distribution to ensure safe, effective, and cost-efficient medication therapy. Prepares, compounds, packages, labels, and dispenses medications and non-sterile nutritional products. Follows standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection-control policies to maintain a safe medication area. Assists with medicine and supply inventory management and control, including maintaining adequate stock levels, checking pricing accuracy, and completing regulatory documentation. Uses sound judgment and developed clinical skills to provide timely pharmaceutical support to the patient’s plan of care based on diagnosis. Complies with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety. May perform other specific tasks and/or orient other staff in the department.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician program, or having met Board of Pharmacy requirements to obtain registration.
- One of the listed credentials: Registered Pharmacy Technician (PHRMTECHR), Certified Pharmacy Technician (PHARMC), or Pharmacy Technician (TCH).
- Knowledge of medical terminology, generic and trade pharmaceutical names, pharmaceutical calculations, and laws and regulations.
- Knowledge of different pharmacy practice settings, including controlled-substance delivery and procedures.
- Ability to identify and use pharmaceutical and medical terms, abbreviations, and symbols commonly used in prescribing, dispensing, and medication recordkeeping.
- Basic working knowledge of legal requirements and accreditation standards, including NABP, TJC, Title XXII, DHS, DEA, FDA, and USP.
- Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
- Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments, follow standardized operating procedures and scientific methods, and meet deadlines.
- General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and applicable pharmaceutical technology.
- Ability to perform basic inventory-management duties.
- Ability to carry out calculations and basic math needed for common dosage determination.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
- Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, compound, package, label, and dispense medications and non-sterile nutritional products.
- Repackage and compound nonsterile products.
- Follow medication-area standards, procedures, cleaning protocols, and infection-control policies.
- Assist with medicine and supply inventory management, maintain adequate stock levels, check pricing accuracy, and complete required regulatory documentation.
- Provide timely pharmaceutical support to patients’ plans of care based on diagnosis.
- Comply with applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to ensure privacy and safety.
- May perform other specific tasks and/or orient other staff in the department.
Benefits
- Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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