Pharmacy Tech in Training

Trinity Health•Davenport, IA

About The Position

While studying towards certification, within limits of current training, and under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and general supervision of a Licensed Technician, the Pharmacy Technician Trainee will: 1. Learn how to prepare medication orders, including both sterile and non-sterile compounds. processing physician medication orders to ensure medications are promptly, accurately, and safely delivered. 2. Ensure all work meets regulatory compliance standards as related to the Pharmacy, Pharmacy Automation, Billing, and Inventory, USP 795 / 797. 3. Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients, visitors, and colleagues.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Upon hire, must be enrolled and maintain enrollment in Trinity Health’s ASHP Pharmacy Technician training program.
Skills: Basic aptitude for 8th grade math along with good written and verbal communication will be assessed at the initial interview.
Licensure: State dependent licensure requirements – application for temporary license upon hire, if required by state board of pharmacy. Full license upon completion if required. Valid driver’s license.
Pharmacy Tech Trainee will be required to complete the 400 hours of training program and obtain PTCB certification within 180 days of hire.
Technology: Familiarity with standard desktop and Windows based computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform essential functions.
Capable of self-motivated and independent study.
Communication: Ability to deal with people at all levels and skills in various situations in a courteous and tactful manner following the Trinity Health Core Values.

Responsibilities

Complete ASHP didactic learning modules as assigned.
Achieve a passing score on all quizzes and test related to ASHP didactic learning.
Complete all experiential learning activities as assigned.
Provides customer service to medical professionals.
Follows all policies and procedures to allow for effective and efficient patient care.
Actively participate in department daily huddles.
Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per physician/pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
Contributes to effective and quality operation of the department.
Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation; files documentation; answers telephone and pneumatic tube; and handles cash transactions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.