Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy - Full Time

Guthrie Careers • Binghamton, CA

97d • $17 - $27

About The Position

Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist ‐ and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and the standard policies and procedures of the department ‐ assists the pharmacist in all aspects of the medication, IV solution, and pharmaceutical supply distribution systems.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred but not required for hire.
• Previous Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Routine review of inventory to ensure appropriate quantities are available to meet patient needs.
• Performs accurate cycle counts.
• Ensures safe storage of all medications according to manufacturer recommendations and established practices.
• Assists in receiving, verification, documentation, unpacking and placing into inventory medications and supplies and reports any discrepancies as necessary.
• Stock automated dispensing cabinets.
• Utilizes all medication safety tools including barcode scanning, routine/double checking and compounded preparation aides.
• Accurate, timely delivery of medications to nursing units and procedural areas.
• Participates in routine medication distribution activities including cart‐fill, restocks, floor stock requests, repackaging and preparation for dispensing with a focus on safety and accuracy.
• Returns and appropriately processes unused medications with an understanding of impact on charging and necessary credit processes.
• Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile products using aseptic technique.
• Works to ensure all established 797 requirements are adhered to.
• Must attend all training and pass all required competencies and testing according to established policies and procedures to maintain eligibility to work in IV room.
• Maintains compliance with all routine cleaning and maintenance of cleanroom spaces as identified in standard operating procedures.
• Ensures timely completion of all required documentation for cleaning, compounding, and competencies.
• Participates in audits and other evaluation techniques to monitor regulatory compliance.
• Completes all competency and skill assessment requirements.
• Participation on teams, project workstreams, committees or data collection projects as needed.
• Identify and communicate areas in which quality improvement processes or opportunities can be applied.
• Demonstrates his/her contributions to promoting the success of the department yearly goals through the completion of individual goals and actively contributes to the establishment of routine/annual goals.
• Actively participates in orientation, education, and training programs.
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills.
• Assists in the training and development of new staff.
• Active attendance and participation in huddles, staff meetings and appropriate training.
• Learns from mistakes and helps to foster an environment of constructive feedback.
• Actively engages and performs other duties as requested and observed by manager or supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED