Licensed Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient) Part Time, Days

Holland Hospital•Holland, MI

53d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of a pharmacist, conducts a wide range of delegated technical and clerical functions necessary to support the provision of pharmacy products and services; supports departmental/organizational quality initiatives.

Requirements

Licensed Pharmacy Technician OR Licensed Pharmacist Intern Certification Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
Currently enrolled in, or pursuing a degree in a Pharmacy-related field preferred

Responsibilities

Assists the pharmacist in accurate medication selection, counting and preparation (sterile and non-sterile).
Supports the pharmacist in providing services by responding appropriately and timely to medication preparation and distribution upon request from the pharmacist, nurse, physician or prearranged work assignments.
Maintains appropriate knowledge of existing pharmacy systems and software needed to support pharmacy functions.
Provides good customer relations in response to phone calls, Vocera..etc, and completes follow-up of requests.
Uses appropriate phone etiquette when answering phone calls.
Accurately prepares unit dose pick, first dose and floor stock medication/supplies.
Delivers prepared products, replenishing anesthesia boxes, crash carts, EMS bags and medication kits in an accurate and timely fashion.
Accurately fills and/or checks medication exchange drawers.
Maintains control, accountability, and distribution of controlled substances; including documentation, refill of inventories and kits, reconciliation of discrepancies.
Maintains good customer relations as it relates to the non- Pyxis distribution of medications; missing med support, troubleshooting, problem-solving and nursing assistance.
Accurately prepares and labels non-sterile products; packages and repacks medication in accordance with departmental procedure.
Accurate in loading, unloading, refilling, outdate checking, discrepancy resolution and general maintenance of the Automated Distribution System (Pyxis).
Maintains the daily operations of Automated Distribution System (Pyxis) in accordance with departmental polices, and practices.
Prepares and distributes Automated Distribution System (Pyxis) medication in a timely manner as directed by prearranged work assignments (refill reports) or emergent reports (stock outs, refill, load, unload..etc).
Generates and reviews required reports (including change reports), addresses reports in accordance with departmental practice initiating corrective actions in response to discrepancies or irregularities in medication utilization.
Maintains good customer relations as it relates to the Automated Distribution system; troubleshooting and problem-solving, end-user (nursing) assistance and user education.
Accurately prepares IV Admixtures and sterile compounding.
Accurately prepares IV Admixtures and sterile compounding in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains competency in IV Admixture calculations, clean room policies, and aseptic technique practice.
Maintains the IV preparation room and equipment, including cleaning surfaces, stock, preparation areas (compounding hoods) and calibration in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Maintains good pharmacy control and security of medication and storage locations, including the pharmacy, through completion of unit inspections as directed by departmental policy.
Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities, including occurrence report generation.
Supports departmental quality initiatives, patient safety and hospital core value practices.
Maintains safe medication products throughout the hospital and department by removal of outdates.
Maintains an orderly and safe work environment through departmental cleaning and organizing and adherence to general work related polices.
Assists the pharmacist, pharmacy leadership, and lead technician in various ad hoc committees, task forces and projects to improve or maintain pharmacy services.
Proficient in the use of the pharmacy medication purchasing system to maintain sufficient inventory.
Maintains knowledge on procurement of pharmacy supplies and medications through: alternative medication and supply distributors; and stockroom ordering systems.
Proficient in stocking shelves.
Participates in inventory management practices, including appropriate stock pars, and yearly physical inventory.
Conducts appropriate patient charging and crediting, applies interdepartmental billing processes, and charge capture review.
Generates required reports, reviews billing reports, and initiates corrections to discrepancies.
Files reports as required.