Pharmacy Technician 2 | Full Time | Day

Concord Hospital Health System•Concord, NH

About The Position

Under the direction of a Pharmacist or Pharmacy Manager, the Pharmacy Technician 2 assists to prepare, dispense and deliver all medications to patient care units, physician offices and clinics. Assists in the preparation of IV solutions and other administrative assignments. Is fully competent and fluent in a 797 compliant IV room and assists in the preparation of IV solutions.Is involved in administrative assignments and projects that enhance the pharmacy technician’s job performance and technical abilities. If trained, interview patients in the Emergency Department or Inpatient areas for the purpose of obtaining and recording an accurate record of current medication use. Understands meaningful use as it pertains to medication reconciliation.

Requirements

High school or equivalent required.
Must be registered in the state of NH.
In addition, either CPhT certification or registration in NH as a pharmacy intern is required.
Experience and competency preparing IV infusions required within 2 years of hire.

Nice To Haves

Certified as Technician through an accredited program, preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepares all IV solutions using appropriate techniques and follows regulatory guidelines.
Fill, updates, and delivers patient medications for first issues and medication cassettes.
Labels premixed IV solutions.
Assists with administrative tasks associated with pharmacy operations, IV room and automation.
Fills floor stock for patient care units, offices and ancillary departments.
Delivers and returns narcotics to or from patient care areas.
Triages phone calls.
Packages and labels medications using various systems.
Refills code carts and medication kits.
Completes monthly unit inspections.
Performs duties of pharmacy delivery personnel.
Performs other projects or duties as assigned.