Pharmacy Technician

MENA REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM•Mena, AR

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist and performs job responsibilities authorized by the Arkansas Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations. The role maintains complete records of pharmacy dispensing services and charges and performs other duties as assigned. The technician supports pharmaceutical procurement and inventory, processes outdated materials and invoices, maintains Accudose stations, prepares and delivers medications, and performs internal maintenance duties that support quality pharmacy services. The position also performs administrative work, including medication charging and crediting, record keeping, filing, and helping orient new pharmacy technicians and pharmacists. Responsibilities include receiving and verifying pharmaceutical supplies and orders, maintaining inventory and purchase records, checking purchase orders and receiving reports, keeping medication shelf labels current, and updating the hospital computer system’s drug formulary and service item master. The technician charges non-formulary items and other specified pharmacy and hospital purchases, maintains Accudose equipment and records, and keeps files required by law.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Ability to walk or stand for an hour or more at a time.
Ability to lift and/or carry objects weighing up to 45 pounds.
Ability to stoop, bend, reach, and grasp with arms and hands.
Ability to proofread and check documents for accuracy and use a keyboard to enter or transform words or data.
Ability to identify and distinguish colors and hear normal and soft tones.
Ability to read, understand, and communicate in written and spoken English.
Ability to communicate with others by telephone and email.
Ability to perform duties promptly with little direct supervision and plan and organize workload.
Ability to judge appropriate actions in response to changes, circumstances, or problems.

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy certification.
Two years of pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the pharmacist in charge with pharmaceutical procurement, inventory, processing outdated materials and invoices, maintaining Accudose stations, medication preparation and delivery, and internal pharmacy maintenance.
Perform administrative duties supporting pharmacy operations, including charging and crediting medications and maintaining detailed records.
Assist in orienting new pharmacy technicians and pharmacists.
Maintain records and files supporting departmental operations and records required by law.
Receive, unpack, and verify pharmaceutical supplies and drug orders against packing slips.
Maintain records of inventory purchases, usage, and returns as directed by the pharmacist in charge.
Verify purchase orders and receiving reports for purchases.
Maintain medication shelf labels with current contract and non-contract medications.
Maintain the drug formulary and service item master in the hospital computer system, including price updates and additions or deletions of formulary items.
Charge non-formulary items, floor stock, retail pharmacies, hospital pharmacies, and other hospital departments and employees for items purchased.
Maintain Accudose equipment, including medication and user additions or deletions, system upgrades, and record keeping.
Purchase and charge pharmaceuticals for other hospital departments as needed.
Support organizational values, customer service, department records and policies, and the availability of adequate department equipment and supplies.
Comply with Human Resources policies and procedures and maintain regular, punctual attendance.