PHARMACY TECHNICIAN I [40hrs, FT | Rotating @ Chestnut Hill Hospital]
About The Position
A Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in his/her professional responsibilities in providing pharmacy services. Working under the direction of a licensed pharmacist, participates in the preparation, dispensing, distribution and return of patient specific medications including intravenous admixtures, supplies and maintains automated technology equipment, packages unit of use dosages, maintains and transports pharmaceuticals, and performs tasks associated with regulatory compliance. Documents activities as indicated and performs other duties as required. A Medication Reconciliation Pharmacy Technician will be independently obtaining medication and allergy histories for patients that will be admitted to the hospital from the Emergency Department. Information will be obtained by interviewing the patient, patient family, calling local pharmacies and also using other available resources. The information obtained will be entered into a computer system and it will be used by physicians and other health care providers to determine treatment plans and medication orders during and post discharge from the hospital. Must obtain the CPHT certification within 6 months of hire or transfer into this position.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
- Certified Pharmacy Technician Required
- Must obtain the CPHT certification within 6 months of hire or transfer into this position.
Nice To Haves
- General Experience Relevant Experience Preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists the pharmacist in his/her professional responsibilities in providing pharmacy services.
- Participates in the preparation, dispensing, distribution and return of patient specific medications including intravenous admixtures
- Maintains automated technology equipment
- Packages unit of use dosages
- Maintains and transports pharmaceuticals
- Performs tasks associated with regulatory compliance
- Documents activities as indicated
- Obtaining medication and allergy histories for patients
- Interviewing the patient, patient family, calling local pharmacies and also using other available resources
- Information obtained will be entered into a computer system
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Hospitals
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
