Pharmacy Technician - Hospital Inpatient - Monroe

Ochsner LSU Health System•Monroe, LA

18d

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 and enters physician medication orders; identifies order issues and seeks clarification or patient information from pharmacists or nursing staff; prepares IV admixtures and other assigned compounds using aseptic technique and appropriate pharmaceutical procedures; and maintains stock in the IV room and other assigned areas. Related clerical duties include typing, answering phones, filing, and greeting nurses and physicians at the pharmacy window. The position also fills medication orders, processes medication charges and credits, stocks and delivers medications, inspects assigned areas, prepares extemporaneous compounds, and enters TPN orders into the computer system. The technician is expected to provide customer service and teamwork, maintain professional competency, adapt communication and service to individual patient needs, and comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and the employer’s compliance and privacy programs. This is a hospital inpatient role. The physical demands are classified as Medium Work, involving exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects. The role has no routine exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissue and does not involve emergency care or first aid. Work in the healthcare environment may involve occupational exposure risk from hazardous medications or hazardous waste.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by the Board of Pharmacy in the state of practice.
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, with 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 travel throughout and between facilities.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including possible 24/7 coverage, weekends, holidays, and on-call availability.

Nice To Haves

One year of hospital experience.

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 enter data and print labels as needed.
Review physician orders and enter patient medication orders into the pharmacy order-entry system.
Identify problems with medication orders and notify pharmacists or nursing staff when clarification or patient information is needed.
Compound IV admixtures and other assigned preparations using aseptic technique and proper pharmaceutical procedures.
Maintain stock in assigned areas, including the IV room and other pharmacy areas.
Perform clerical duties, including typing, answering phones, filing, and greeting nurses and physicians at the pharmacy window.
Fill medication orders; process medication charges and credits; stock, deliver, and inspect assigned areas.
Prepare IV admixtures and other extemporaneous compounds and enter TPN orders into the computer system.
Provide customer service and teamwork while conducting job responsibilities.
Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy and requesting permissions.
Maintain professional competency and comply with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and compliance and privacy requirements.