Pharmacy Tech, PRN

Unity Health • Searcy, AR

22h • Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech performs technical (non-judgmental) functions related to drug preparation, distribution, and charge control for inpatients, outpatients, and associates, adhering to standards set by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists. This role involves familiarity with drug purchasing, inventory control, and institutional drug distribution systems, including maintaining in-date medications and supplies stored according to manufacturer recommendations in a clean and orderly manner. The technician will assist the Pharmacist in ordering and receiving IV fluids and supplies, and will complete and document all cleanings of the IV suite and hoods as per USP 797 Guidelines and institutional policies. The position also requires familiarity with technician functions for dispensing associate prescriptions, strict compliance with HIPAA laws and guidelines, and adherence to all duties outlined and/or allowed by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy. All dispensing and/or compounding of medications by a Pharmacy Technician must be checked by a Pharmacist.

Requirements

• A high school education, equivalent, or advanced training with competency in basic mathematic skills in use of the metric system is required.
• An Arkansas Pharmacy Technician Licensure is required.
• Must be licensed and meet all requirements set forth by the State Health Department as well as the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Mathematical proficiency required to accurately and efficiently complete calculations required for the usual dosage determinations and solutions preparation.
• Computer skills.
• Basic record keeping skills.
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge and understanding of the healthcare institution and its pharmacy department.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the duties and responsibilities of his/her position, including standards of ethics governing pharmacy practice.
• Working knowledge of drug dosages, rules of administration and dosage forms.
• Knowledge of the procedures and operations relating to the packaging and labeling of drug products.
• Knowledge of the procedures and operations relating to aseptic compounding and parenteral admixture operations.
• Numerical ability to detect errors and accuracy in compiling records and calculating charges.
• Working knowledge of the pharmaceutical medical terms, abbreviations and symbols commonly used in the prescribing, dispensing and charting of medications in the institution.

Nice To Haves

• Pharmacy technician experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical (non-judgmental) functions of drug preparation, drug distribution and drug charge control of inpatients, outpatients and associates in accordance with established standards set forth by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists.
• Maintain that all medications and supplies are in-date and stored per the manufacturer’s recommendations in a clean and orderly manner.
• Assist the Pharmacist in ordering and receiving all IV fluids and supplies from Materials Management.
• Complete and document all cleanings of the IV suite and hoods per USP 797 Guidelines and institution’s policies.
• Be familiar with the essential technician functions associated with the dispensing of prescriptions for associates.
• Strictly comply with all HIPAA laws and guidelines.
• Abide by the legal requirement that all dispensing and/or compounding of medications by a Pharmacy Technician must be checked by a Pharmacist.
• Perform all other duties as outlined and/or allowed by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED