Pharmacy Technician PD

Care New England Health System•Warwick, RI

12d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician prepares and distributes medications, maintains drug inventory, and provides patient care under the direction of a Clinical Pharmacist. The role supports medication distribution to nursing units, medication and inventory inspections, medication preparation and compounding, and maintenance of compounding suites. The technician also obtains medication histories in the emergency room for patients being admitted to the hospital and helps train new employees while supporting departmental goals and quality improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Minimum of 1 to 3 years of experience as a pharmacy technician.
Registered in the state of Rhode Island as a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacist Limited.
Knowledge of pharmaceuticals, hazardous materials, and controlled substances, and understanding of related practices and procedures.
Working knowledge of mathematics, pharmacology, and quality control.
Ability to adjust priorities based on understanding of policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain record-keeping systems and procedures.
Good judgment and strong verbal communication skills, including strong phone skills.
Highly productive and quality focused.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with others.

Nice To Haves

National certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) preferred.

Responsibilities

Fill and deliver medication through ADC systems.
Answer and triage pharmacy phone calls and messages from hospital staff.
Communicate with the Clinical Pharmacist to provide precise information when distributing medications to nursing units in a timely manner.
Complete monthly medication room, ADC, and outdate inspections.
Assist with restocking inventory.
Pre-pack bulk medications and compound ointments, creams, and oral solutions.
Set up and refill crash cart trays.
Determine when IVs and minibags are due by reviewing MARs.
Prepare and deliver large-volume intravenous mixtures, antibiotic minibags, and total parenteral nutrition solutions.
Restock supplies, solution additives, and solutions.
Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning in compounding suites in accordance with policy.
Work in the ER to obtain medication histories for patients being admitted to the hospital.
Adhere to JCAHO, USP 797, USP 800, and state regulations.
Assist in training new employees and ensure optimal pharmaceutical care is provided to patients.
Evaluate areas in need of improvement and provide input to improve current methods, services, programs, or technology.
Perform other related duties to support departmental goals.