Pharmacy Tech II

Phoebe Putney Health System•Sumter, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

To assist the pharmacist in the daily functions of the pharmacy department. This role also involves assisting the 340B team with the PSMC Oncology 340B program.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
1 or more years of hospital-based pharmacy experience
Technician Registration with the Georgia State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPHT) within 90 days

Nice To Haves

Vocational / Technical Degree in Pharmacy Technology or related field preferred
Competency in at least one of the following areas of specialty may be required depending on job assignment and department: NICU, OR, Narcotic Room, IV Room, Purchasing, Pharmacy Informatics, and Technology.

Responsibilities

Assisting pharmacists in receiving, processing, and dispensing of all physicians' orders for medications, IV solutions, and outpatient prescriptions.
Transporting drugs and supplies to and from the pharmacy area to ensure delivery of quality care according to established protocols and transport times.
Completing training in aseptic technique and performing duties and responsibilities of an IV technician.
Answering phones, window, and doors, also loading and unloading the pneumatic tube system.
Assisting in pulling out dates from main pharmacy and automated dispensing cabinets.
Assisting in stock replenishment and maintaining inventory.
Working with pharmacists in performing monthly nursing station audits.
Demonstrating expertise in one of the following areas at least 80% of their work hours: IV Lead Technician, Narcotic Room, Informatics and Technology, OR Pharmacy Satellite, NICU Pharmacy Satellite, Purchasing of Pharmaceuticals, Hematology / Oncology, Out Patient Pharmacy.
Demonstrating technical skill in using equipment appropriate for role.
Understanding equipment operation.
Maintaining equipment in working order and troubleshooting equipment problems.
Using technology to increase productivity and adapting to new technology.
Adhering to the hospital and departmental attendance and punctuality guidelines.
Performing all job responsibilities in alignment with the core values, mission and vision of the organization.
Performing other duties as required and completing all job functions as per departmental policies and procedures.
Maintaining current knowledge in present areas of responsibility (i.e., self education, attends ongoing educational programs).
Attending staff meetings and completing mandatory in-services and requirements and competency evaluations on time.
Demonstrating competency at all levels in providing care to all patients based on age, sex, weight, and demonstrated needs.
Attending training and demonstrating usage of age-specific customer service skills (for non-clinical areas).
Wearing protective clothing and equipment as appropriate.