Pharmacy Technician/FT 40 hours per week, rotating days and evenings with weekend requirements
About The Position
At Bristol Health, we begin each day caring today for your tomorrow. We have been an integral part of our community for the past 100 years. We are dedicated to providing the best possible care and service to our patients, residents and families. We are committed to provide compassionate, quality care at all times and to uphold our values of Communication, Accountability, Respect and Empathy (C.A.R.E.). We are Magnet ® and received the 2020 Press Ganey Leading Innovator award for our rapid adoption and implementation of healthcare solutions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Use your expertise, compassion, and kindness to transform the patient experience. Make a difference. Make Bristol Health your choice The pharmacy technician performs a variety of duties to assist the pharmacists. Responsibilities may include ordering, inventory control, preparing IV admixtures, packaging, labeling, and distributing medications and other pharmacy supplies needed in the hospital, and assisting with and maintaining written and electronic records as required. Works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, practicing under the scope of State and Federal laws and statutes.
Requirements
- Registration with the Department of Consumer Protection.
- Certified with Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (or obtained within 12 months of hire, unless current pharmacy student).
- Literate in English, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to perform pharmacy mathematical calculations.
- Computer and keypunch knowledge.
- Ability to work in a variable environment, including a rapid pace, frequently changing conditions, and work-related distractions.
- Moderate exposure to hazardous substances is found in the pharmacy.
Nice To Haves
- Associates degree preferred.
- Prior experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a working knowledge of pharmaceutical/medical terms, abbreviations, and common symbols.
- Fills drug requisitions for patient care locations.
- Prepares emergency drug kits and trays with appropriate controls.
- Restocks Pyxis automated dispensing machines accurately.
- Delivers medications and IV preparations to patient care locations.
- Communicates with nurses and pharmacists for delivery of medications using a tube system.
- Receives, delivers, or restocks controlled substances with appropriate controls.
- Identifies and segregates short-dated and outdated medications.
- Maintains the security and perpetual inventory of controlled substances.
- Ensures all IV admixtures are prepared using USP<797> standards
- Maintains cleanliness of IV compounding areas using USP<797> standards.
- Resolves Pyxis discrepancies and contacts help desk or Carefusion when unable to resolve.
- Repackages pharmaceuticals with appropriate controls.
- Participates in pharmacy performance improvement plans, including unit inspections, temperature monitoring, and area cleaning.
- Handles and mixes hazardous substances according to USP<800> standards.
- Actively assists in the training of new employees and students.
- Maintains assigned area neatly and cleanly.
- Attends staff meetings while on duty. Reviews minutes if absent.
- Practices safety first by participating in morning safety huddles and reporting issues using the hospital’s electronic reporting system.
- Performs selected clerical duties.
- Completes all mandatory education assignments.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
