Pharmacy Technician III (Certified)

DCH Health Care Authority•Tuscaloosa, AL

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician III, Certified assists pharmacists in providing medication to inpatients and outpatients of all ages and performs routine duties that do not require professional judgment. The role works in assigned advanced pharmacy areas, including advanced narcotic functions, surgery satellite, and non-sterile and sterile product areas. The technician also provides technical and clerical support in medication-order processing and drug-therapy monitoring, maintains competency in hazardous medication production, and may precept newly hired technicians.

Requirements

For anyone hired after December 31, 2019, be a high school graduate or have an equivalent qualification.
Be registered as a technician in the State of Alabama by the start date.
Hold national certification through PTCB or ExCPT.
Have and maintain sterile IV compounding skills with Oncology or TPN compounder setup and production skills, or have Advanced Narc Vault skills.
Be able to operate a computer, calculator, telephone, transfer carts, and other related pharmacy equipment.
Be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Be able to communicate with staff and patients of all ages.
Have normal or corrected-to-normal hearing and vision.
Be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate and maintain Pharmacy Technician II, Certified competencies and function in those areas as assigned.
Accurately follow assigned workflows in advanced areas during the shift, including Advanced Narcotic functions, Surgery satellite, and non-sterile and sterile product areas.
Help maintain accurate inventory; place new inventory and restock/credits in appropriate locations; use supplies and resources efficiently and economically; check in inventory and perform basic purchasing.
Apply understanding of USP 797/800 standards and proper aseptic technique.
Provide technical and clerical assistance to pharmacists in processing medication orders and monitoring drug therapy.
Maintain competency in producing hazardous medications.
Check the assigned area monthly for outdated medication and cleanliness.
Precept newly hired pharmacy technicians in their new work areas when assigned.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Meet performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards described in the performance evaluation.
Complete compliance requirements outlined in the Employee Handbook and adhere to DCH Behavioral Standards, policies, and procedures.
Perform essential job functions in a manner that promotes the safety of patients, visitors, and employees; identify unsafe practices and take appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards.
Use electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and the intranet.
Perform other duties as assigned.