Pharmacy Technician III

BHS•Richmond, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacy technician III is a certified pharmacy technician position who supports pharmacy services by assembling and participating in the distribution of medications. Must have certification by a nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification board. This position will assist the department’s professional staff, under direct supervision, in numerous aspects of ordering, receiving, storage, distribution, and monitoring medication use. This position will also require knowledge of USP 797 and sterile compounding. He/she may perform other duties, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below, and specific functions may change from time to time. Adheres to infection control policies and protocols and maintains a safe and clean pharmacy, while also maintaining a neat and orderly work area. Fills stock orders, inpatient and outpatient orders within state and federal laws for checking by a pharmacist or nationally certified pharmacy technician when applicable by state laws and regulations. Packages and labels all medication per department guidelines; prepares unit of use medication when appropriate. Performs station inspections for assigned areas, orders needed medications, checks in and stocks ordered medications, fills stocking reports from automation to restock units, cart fill, and cabinet restocking. Performs necessary calculations accurately. Works on cost containment of compounded sterile products by minimizing expirations, providing alternative product suggestions, and providing alternatives to accommodate drug shortages.

Requirements

Nationally certified as a pharmacy technician.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
6 months of hospital pharmacy experience.
Knowledge of aseptic techniques.
Knowledge of metric, apothecary weight and measurement conversions.
Knowledge of normal drug dosages, routes of administration and dosing schedules.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of USP 797 and sterile compounding.

Responsibilities

Assembling and participating in the distribution of medications.
Assisting professional staff in ordering, receiving, storage, distribution, and monitoring medication use.
Adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
Maintaining a safe and clean pharmacy and a neat and orderly work area.
Filling stock orders, inpatient and outpatient orders.
Packaging and labeling all medication.
Preparing unit of use medication.
Performing station inspections for assigned areas.
Ordering needed medications.
Checking in and stocking ordered medications.
Filling stocking reports from automation to restock units, cart fill, and cabinet restocking.
Performing necessary calculations accurately.
Working on cost containment of compounded sterile products by minimizing expirations, providing alternative product suggestions, and providing alternatives to accommodate drug shortages.