Pharm Tech II - FT

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina•Laurinburg, NC

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharm Tech II position at Scotland Memorial Hospital is a full-time role responsible for ensuring medications are accurately prepared and dispensed. This includes tasks such as mixing IV admixtures correctly, packaging and dispensing unit/multi-dose medications, replenishing pharmaceutical supplies, managing narcotics, preparing bulk formulations, stocking supplies, taking inventory, retrieving discontinued or expired medications, and serving as a training resource for new technicians. The role also involves assisting with performance improvement documentation, responding to phone inquiries, and adhering to pharmacy procedures and regulatory requirements like USP 797.

Requirements

Certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
High School Diploma Or Equivalent
1 Year Hospital Experience Or 2 Years Retail Experience

Nice To Haves

B.S. Degree

Responsibilities

Medications issued from the pharmacy must be admixed correctly, with the technician calling for a pharmacist to verify active ingredients/diluents before adding drugs to IV bags.
Set up, package, dispense, and deliver unit/multi-dose medication in accordance with standard procedures and techniques.
Mix prescribed drugs with intravenous solutions and prefill syringes under the supervision of a pharmacist.
Replenish drugs and other pharmaceutical supplies on patient care units.
Keep records on narcotics and control drug distribution.
Set up, prepare, and package standard bulk formulations as directed.
Stock supplies and assist in taking inventory.
Retrieve discontinued or expired medications from stock and patient care areas; discard or return to stock as appropriate, completing corresponding documentation.
Serve as a training resource for new technicians and assist in evaluating their progress as directed.
Assist in documentation of performance improvement activities under a pharmacist's direction and review.
Assist other technicians in performing procedures and completing tasks.
Respond appropriately to phone inquiries and follow up appropriately.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Meet USP 797 annual requirements sufficiently and in a timely manner.
Scan barcodes into Paragon before new medications are added to pharmacy stock.
Scan barcodes into Omnicell before medications may be added to Omnicells.