Full-Time Pharmacy Technician

Ashe Memorial Hospital•Jefferson, NC

18h

About The Position

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, the Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and do not perform duties legally reserved for registered pharmacists. The role includes accurate medication handling, inventory and documentation work, customer service, and preparation of IVs and other sterile preparations. The position is full-time. New employees must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment unless they request and receive an exemption.

Requirements

One year of related pharmacy experience is preferred.
Must work under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and not perform duties legally reserved for registered pharmacists.
Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations, such as the flu shot. New employees must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an exemption before beginning work.
A criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen are required upon a conditional job offer.

Nice To Haves

Certified Pharmacy Technician certification preferred.
One year of related pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Fill physician orders and stock requisitions accurately.
Reorder medications for the pharmacy when needed.
Deliver and stock medications and supplies in Omnicell areas accurately according to the established schedule.
Assist with ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies in appropriate locations.
Rotate stock to ensure medications are used before their expiration dates, and identify and replace outdated or unusable medications.
Restock medication in IV dispensing areas accurately within specified time periods.
Repackage bulk medications into unit-dose packages safely and accurately using established procedures and appropriate techniques.
Pick up medications for return from patient care areas.
Enter medication orders into the pharmacy computer system accurately.
Enter charges and credits for patient medications accurately.
Generate reports, pick lists, and labels as required.
Answer the telephone, identify self and department, and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
Respond to requests at the window and make deliveries to patient care and ancillary areas when requested.
Organize and prioritize work assignments.
Maintain logs, records, and other required documentation accurately, and file documentation in appropriate locations.
Demonstrate good oral and written communication.
Keep pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized, including the pharmacy sink and equipment.
Complete and document assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly.
Collect data, conduct quality monitors, and complete documentation as assigned.
Work to improve patient satisfaction, lower costs, improve quality, and promote safety.
Understand and meet customers' needs and expectations, putting patients and members first.
Address problems in a group setting using tools and techniques for identifying and resolving problems.
Prepare IVs and other sterile preparations safely and accurately using appropriate techniques.
Demonstrate the organization's values and behaviors.
Perform other duties as assigned.