Pharmacy Technician PRN

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, performs tasks involved in the preparation and distribution of medications checked by a licensed Pharmacist. OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center, Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center and Edmond Medical Center in the heart of the Edmond Community. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. Experts in prevention, treatment and cures, our team works to improve lives through innovation in medical care, education and research, while investing in the people, technologies and facilities that will enable us to achieve our goals. We are seeking individuals who have a passion and talent for caring for others. By joining our team, you will provide quality health care to our community through the work you do every day. We provide clinical and non-clinical opportunities to further your career and we invite you to explore our available positions.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
0-3 years of experience.
Permit as a Pharmacy Technician by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy when eligible within the first six weeks after placement in this position.
Knowledge of general science and math.
Ability to perform basic math calculations.
Must have good interpersonal skills for developing effective working relationships with staff and coworkers.
Good computer skills.

Responsibilities

Places properly packaged medication in labeled containers to be verified by a Doctor of Pharmacy.
Transports completed medication order to designated pick-up site as needed.
Refills patient medication cassettes.
Participates in restocking of automated dispensing machines subject to verification by D.Ph and files reports as needed.
Prepares IV admixtures and documents work.
Delivers IV fluids to patient care areas and retrieves unused/unneeded IV fluids for return to pharmacy unit.
Fills request for floor stock medications and documents completion of order.
Assists with keeping log of medications and supplies that need to be reordered.
Participates in debit/credit routines for pharmacy charges to help ensure the patient receives a timely and accurate bill.
Assists in receiving, checking in and shelving of medications when received from vendors.
Assists in the stock replenishment of decentralized/satellite pharmacy units as requested.
Rotates stock as needed to reduce outdating.
Maintains IV room/preparation area stock of IV base fluids and additives.
Rotates stock consistently so as to avoid outdating.
Files patient specific physician orders.
Prepares verification of use forms, drug supply and maintains PC-based inventory database for Controlled Dangerous Substances.
Participates in daily physical count and reports unreconciled pharmacy stock discrepancies to the Pharmacy Supervisor or Director immediately.
Performs other duties as assigned.