Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem)
About The Position
Under the supervision and direction of the Pharmacist the Pharmacy Technician assists in performing pharmaceutical functions which include unit dose dispensing, I.V. additive preparation and other related procedures that require knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assists in the preparation and distribution of medications throughout the hospital which includes in-patient unit dose dispensing and out-patient dispensing. Performs computer activities to maintain patient profiles, entry of charges and credits and generation of unit dose fill lists Fills unit dose carts accurately and according to computerized lists Exchanges unit dose carts, including transfer of bulk items. Restocks crash cart medications, including documentation and follow through. Fills emergency boxes and stat boxes, including documentation, expiration date checking and follow through. Conducts patient care unit inspections Performs technical pharmaceutical functions related to the purchasing, receiving and distribution of drugs. Insures all medications are packaged with a bar code compatible with existing Pharmacy bar code technology Prepackages tablets, capsules and other dosage forms for in-patient and out-patient dispensing. Participates in the training and orientation of new Pharmacy personnel Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, prepares sterile products, intravenous admixtures, and chemotherapeutic agents. Positively interacts with patients and other hospital guests to enhance the quality of case/service provided. Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification (within 3 months of hire) or enrollment in a Pre-Pharmacy/Pharmacy college program.
- Must be a Registered Pharmacy Technician with the CT Department of Consumer protection within 30 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of hospital pharmacy experience is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Assists in the preparation and distribution of medications throughout the hospital which includes in-patient unit dose dispensing and out-patient dispensing.
- Performs computer activities to maintain patient profiles, entry of charges and credits and generation of unit dose fill lists
- Fills unit dose carts accurately and according to computerized lists
- Exchanges unit dose carts, including transfer of bulk items.
- Restocks crash cart medications, including documentation and follow through.
- Fills emergency boxes and stat boxes, including documentation, expiration date checking and follow through.
- Conducts patient care unit inspections
- Performs technical pharmaceutical functions related to the purchasing, receiving and distribution of drugs.
- Insures all medications are packaged with a bar code compatible with existing Pharmacy bar code technology
- Prepackages tablets, capsules and other dosage forms for in-patient and out-patient dispensing.
- Participates in the training and orientation of new Pharmacy personnel
- Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, prepares sterile products, intravenous admixtures, and chemotherapeutic agents.
- Positively interacts with patients and other hospital guests to enhance the quality of case/service provided.
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
Benefits
- competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
