Pharmacy Technician III (Certified)
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 requires maintaining Pharmacy Technician II, Certified competencies and working in assigned advanced areas, including advanced narcotic functions, the surgery satellite, and sterile and non-sterile product areas. The technician supports medication-order processing, drug-therapy monitoring, inventory management, and the production of hazardous medications, and may precept newly hired pharmacy technicians.
Requirements
- For anyone hired after December 31, 2019: high school graduation or equivalent.
- Register as a technician in the State of Alabama by the start date.
- Hold national certification through PTCB or ExCPT.
- Maintain sterile IV compounding skills with Oncology or TPN compounder setup and production skills, or have Advanced Narc Vault skills.
- Ability to operate a computer, calculator, telephone, transfer carts, and other related pharmacy equipment.
- Ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
- Ability to stand, walk, reach, sit, crouch, and stoop for extended periods; carry objects weighing 35 pounds; and perform tasks requiring good motor coordination and manual and finger dexterity.
- Ability to communicate with staff and patients of all ages.
- Normal or corrected-to-within-normal-range hearing and vision.
- Ability to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Physical presence onsite is essential.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate and maintain Pharmacy Technician II, Certified competencies and function in those areas as assigned.
- Accurately follow the assigned workflow in advanced areas during the shift, including advanced narcotic functions, the surgery satellite, and non-sterile and sterile product areas.
- Help maintain accurate inventory, place new inventory and restock or credit items appropriately, use supplies and resources efficiently and economically, check in inventory, and perform basic purchasing.
- Understand 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 the production of hazardous medications.
- Check the assigned area monthly for outdated medication and cleanliness.
- Serve as a preceptor when assigned to train newly hired pharmacy technicians in their new work areas.
- Participate in performance improvement activities.
- Maintain performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards outlined in the performance evaluation.
- Perform compliance requirements outlined in the Employee Handbook and adhere to DCH Behavioral Standards and DCH Health System policies and procedures.
- Perform essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors, and employees; identify and reduce 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
