Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy - PT .5 VARYING SHIFTS

Sky Lakes Medical Center

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position involves preparing sterile admixtures, medications, and prescriptions under the supervision of a Pharmacist. The role requires accuracy in data entry, inventory management, and adherence to safety protocols. The Pharmacy Tech will also contribute to department meetings and projects aimed at improving pharmacy services and patient care. This role requires the ability to learn a significant number of drug names and work efficiently with various pharmacy technologies.

Requirements

• Ability/aptitude to demonstrate high school math/science
• Knowledge of the metric system
• 40 wpm typing skills
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Attention to detail with accuracy and efficiency
• Ability to perform mathematical proportion problems
• Licensed with Oregon Board of Pharmacy
• National certification required within one year from start date
• Medium demands for push/pull/lifting work
• Able to lift 30 pounds
• Able to stand for long periods
• Able to analyze work situations
• Able to problem solve
• Able to work in a professional manner
• Able to perform various mathematical equations
• Able to learn 1000 generic/trade names
• Able to work under supervision in filling orders and preparing I.V. admixtures
• Able to understand the principles of a laminar/vertical flow hood and aseptic technique
• Able to fill patient orders from physician’s written order and enter data into computer accurately
• Ability to update I.V. information
• Ability to prioritize job tasks based on patient need
• Ability to work under daily stress and demands from patient care units
• Demonstrates effective communication in writing, phone etiquette, and communication with staff and co-workers
• Demonstrates competence in relation to the defined mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of the organization
• Provide patient care and performs tasks using job skills and growth and develop knowledge specific to the patient’s age and/or developmental level
• Demonstrates awareness of cultural and spiritual practices of the customer(s)

Nice To Haves

• Previous health care experience especially in a pharmacy

Responsibilities

• Prepares sterile admixtures in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains stock levels of IV admixtures.
• Understands the principle of laminar flow hood and the proper use of all equipment in the pharmacy.
• Prepares and delivers I.V. medications as required per time schedule daily.
• Updates I.V. information.
• Prepares and delivers medications accurately and notifies Pharmacist of significant problems.
• Prepares prescription drugs for inpatients and outpatients under Pharmacist supervision.
• Repackages all drugs needed and labels these accurately.
• Accurately enters data into pharmacy computer, credits and debts accurately.
• Attends department meetings and provides ideas for innovations, cost containment, improving quality of care and solutions to problems.
• Voices ideas/opinions in staff meetings.
• Works on project(s) that contribute to the development and subsequent improvement of the Pharmacy.
• Fills and records stock orders.
• Responds to requests from nursing and ancillary departments.
• Prioritizes job tasks based on patient need.
• Accurately maintains narcotics control data.
• Is aware of inventory control systems; orders and stocks areas appropriately and cost effectively.
• Removes outdated medications in the pharmacy and from assigned units.
• Demonstrates knowledge of hazardous materials and associated safety practices.
• Works under daily stress and demands from patient care units.
• Demonstrates effective communication in writing, phone etiquette, and communication with staff and co-workers.
• Demonstrates competence in relation to the defined mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of the organization.
• Provides patient care and performs tasks using job skills and growth and develop knowledge specific to the patient’s age and/or developmental level.
• Demonstrates awareness of cultural and spiritual practices of the customer(s).
• Maximizes work efficiency through the use of computers and other technologies, including automated dispensing units (Pyxis).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees