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Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This job delivers medications to designated areas under close supervision and according to detailed instructions, policies and procedures. This job refills and maintains automated dispensing machines; prices manual medication orders, inventories and reorders stock in the pharmacy; enters data into a computer system and prints labels as necessary; reviews physician's orders and enters patient medication orders into the pharmacy order entry system; identifies problems with orders and notifies pharmacist or nursing when orders need clarification or to request patient information (i.e. allergies, height, weight) when needed; accurately compounds IV Admixtures and other assigned preparations utilizing aseptic technique and proper pharmaceutical procedures; maintains stock in all assigned areas including the IV room and other pharmacy areas; performs related clerical duties including typing, answering phone, filing and greeting nurses and physicians at the Pharmacy window. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
1 year of college or completion of a para-professional pharmacy training program, or Certified Pharmacy Technician Licensure or National Certification
Computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
Skills to operate standard pharmacy and office equipment
Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

1 year hospital experience
Certified Pharmacy Technician License

Responsibilities

Delivers medications to designated areas.
Refills and maintains automated dispensing machines.
Prices manual medication orders.
Inventories and reorders stock in the pharmacy.
Enters data into a computer system and prints labels.
Reviews physician's orders and enters patient medication orders into the pharmacy order entry system.
Identifies problems with orders and notifies pharmacist or nursing.
Compounds IV Admixtures and other assigned preparations utilizing aseptic technique.
Maintains stock in all assigned areas including the IV room and other pharmacy areas.
Performs related clerical duties including typing, answering phone, filing and greeting nurses and physicians at the Pharmacy window.
Ensures customer service and teamwork while conducting responsibilities.
Fills medication orders, charges/credits all medication, stocks, delivers, and inspects assigned areas.
Prepares IV admixtures and other extemporaneous compounds and enters TPN orders into the computer system.
Maintains competency in professional growth and responsibilities.
Adapts behavior to the specific patient population.