Pharmacy Technician III
About The Position
Ellis Medicine is seeking a Pharmacy Technician III to join their thriving Pharmacy department. This role involves assisting pharmacists with distributive and professional duties, including dispensing, transporting, and repackaging drugs. The technician will also manage automated dispensing devices, restock supplies, handle charging and crediting of medications, and respond to staff requests. All functions are performed under the supervision of a pharmacist. The position requires effective communication with patients, visitors, and colleagues, cooperation with other hospital departments, and the ability to work a flexible schedule.
Requirements
- A High School or GED diploma is required.
- At least one year of similar experience in another healthcare organization, retail pharmacy or a position which involved comparable or related duties in another service industry.
- Must be a Certified Pharmacy Technician and maintain certification status.
- Must be able to mentor other pharmacy technicians.
- Proficiency in at least two (2) Primary Work Areas including, but not limited to: Cart fill, Controlled Substances, Decentralized Duties, IV Room Cleaning and Restocking, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Unit Dose Packaging and Labeling.
- Ability to push/pull, lift/move 15 lb.
- Ability to perform moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a keyboard, writing, and filing for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination, such as data entry, typing and using photo copiers.
- Mobility requirements may include the ability to be stationary at a workstation for a prolonged period of time in addition to being able to squat or be mobile for a reasonable length of time and distance.
- Communication requirements include the ability to comprehend the spoken English language in addition to being able to communicate and read the English language.
Nice To Haves
- Academic coursework or experience in the medical science field is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the dispensing of drugs.
- Transport and delivery of drugs.
- Repackaging of drugs.
- Charging and crediting of medications.
- Operation and restocking of automated dispensing devices.
- Restocking of medications and non-drug supplies.
- Answering the telephone and responding to staff requests at the inpatient window.
- Operation of all automated dispensing and packaging devices both within and outside the pharmacy.
- Timely delivery of medications to patient care areas and returns to the pharmacy.
- Works with the Pharmacy Purchasing Associate to maintain an adequate inventory of pharmaceuticals and general supplies.
- Actively participate in all efforts to maintain a safe, clean environment.
- Communicates effectively with patients, visitors and colleagues.
- Cooperates with other hospital departments.
- Ability to work a flexible work schedule based on the needs of the organization.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance that starts DAY ONE
- Generous paid time off
- 6 paid holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Professional development opportunities
- Retirement plan in the form of a 401(3b) with company match after longevity
- Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Account
- Free yearlong unlimited CDTA Navigator Pass
- Free CDTA bike share program
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employer paid Life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
