Pharmacy Technician-In-Training
About The Position
St. Michael’s Hospital Avera is looking for individuals to join our positive and team-oriented organization. We look forward to hearing from you! Position Highlights SUMMARY: The individual in this position will work as a pharmacy assistant/technician, supporting the functions of the Bon Homme Pharmacy and St. Michael’s Hospital Avera. The individual will carry out the duties listed below in a manner consistent with the mission, values and philosophy of the corporate sponsor, St. Michael’s Hospital Avera. This individual will perform the assigned duties in a manner which produces a positive and productive work environment for clients and co-workers. The individual in this position will be responsible for maintaining his/her pharmacist technician certification.
Requirements
- Demonstrate knowledge of common dosage and dosage forms of medications for pediatric and geriatric patients.
- Consistently practice proper aseptic technique while preparing sterile products and demonstrates knowledge of individual product stability.
- Consistently use proper hand washing techniques.
- Consistently practice confidentiality of patient/client information and other healthcare related information.
- Consistently follow inventory procedures and restock needed items.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate care and concern for the patient/client/co-worker
- Greet in a friendly, helpful manner
- Assist in recognizing patient/client’s need for consultation by the pharmacist
- Maintain a professional image
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and proprietary business information as directed by common courtesy, HIPAA regulations and St. Michael’s corporate standards of conduct
- Interact with co-workers in a professional manner
- Mix pharmaceutical preparations, fill bottles/unit dose packages with prescribed tablets and capsules, and type labels for bottles.
- Deliver medications on occasion
- Assist the registered pharmacist in the preparation and dispensing of medications
- Distribute medications after registered pharmacist’s approval
- Screen medication orders for completeness and authenticity
- Process records of medication and equipment dispensed in the manner practiced: computer, hand written entries, cash register, etc.
- Receive and store incoming supplies.
- Count stock and enter data in computer to maintain inventory records
- Assist the registered pharmacist in the identification of patients who desire counseling to optimize the use of medications
- Control inventory of medication and equipment according to established plan
- Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and follow infection control procedures
- Initiate, verify, assist in adjudication of, and collect payment or initiate billing for pharmacy services and goods
- Follow applicable policies and procedures as well as laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy technicians
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
