Pharmacy Technician (Certified)

Ochsner Health•Lafayette, LA

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician delivers medications to designated areas under close supervision and according to detailed instructions, policies, and procedures. The role refills and maintains automated dispensing machines; prices manual medication orders; inventories and reorders pharmacy stock; enters information into computer systems and prints labels; reviews physician orders and enters patient medication orders into the pharmacy order-entry system; and alerts pharmacists or nursing staff when orders need clarification or additional patient information. The technician accurately compounds IV admixtures and other assigned preparations using aseptic technique and proper pharmaceutical procedures. The role maintains stock in assigned areas, including the IV room, and performs related clerical tasks such as typing, answering phones, filing, and greeting nurses and physicians at the pharmacy window. Additional responsibilities include filling medication orders, charging or crediting medications, stocking, delivering, inspecting assigned areas, and entering TPN orders. The position requires customer service, teamwork, professional growth, and adapting communication and service to the needs and privacy of the patient population. The employee must remain knowledgeable about applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements and comply with the employer's Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. The job description notes potential workplace exposure to hazardous medications or waste in the healthcare environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of college, completion of a para-professional pharmacy training program, Certified Pharmacy Technician licensure, or national certification.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
Ability to operate standard pharmacy and office equipment.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work, including lifting or moving objects and stooping, bending, reaching, and grasping.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including availability for 24/7 coverage, weekends, holidays, and on-call work.

Nice To Haves

One year of hospital experience.
Certified Pharmacy Technician license.

Responsibilities

Deliver medications to designated areas according to instructions, policies, and procedures.
Refill and maintain automated dispensing machines.
Price manual medication orders, inventory and reorder pharmacy stock, and maintain stock in assigned areas, including the IV room.
Enter data into computer systems, print labels, review physician orders, and enter patient medication orders into the pharmacy order-entry system.
Identify order problems and notify a pharmacist or nursing staff when clarification or patient information is needed.
Compound IV admixtures and other assigned preparations using aseptic technique and proper pharmaceutical procedures.
Fill medication orders; charge or credit medications; stock, deliver, and inspect assigned areas.
Enter TPN orders into the computer system.
Perform clerical duties, including typing, answering phones, filing, and greeting nurses and physicians at the pharmacy window.
Provide customer service and work effectively as part of a team.
Maintain competency and professional growth, and adapt behavior and communication to the patient population while respecting patient privacy.
Remain knowledgeable about and comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and employer compliance and privacy requirements.
Perform other related duties as required.