ER Pharmacy Technician (7 on, 7 off, Overnight)
Kent Hospital•Warwick, RI
•Onsite
About The Position
The ER Pharmacy Technician prepares and distributes medications, maintains drug inventory, and provides patient care under the direction of a Clinical Pharmacist. This role is crucial for ensuring the accurate and timely delivery of medications within the hospital setting, contributing to overall patient safety and quality of care. The position operates on a 7 on, 7 off schedule, with overnight shifts.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent is required.
- Valid state Pharmacy Technician license or Pharmacist Limited license required.
- National Certified Pharmacy Technician Affiliation required.
- Minimum one-year pharmacy technician experience required.
Responsibilities
- Fills and delivers medication through ADS cabinets, prepares fill lists, compounds and delivers large volume intravenous mixtures, antibiotic mini bags, and maintains OR ADS units and inventory.
- Pre-packs bulk medications and compounds ointments, creams and oral solutions.
- Sets up and refills crash cart trays.
- Restocks supplies solutions additives, cleans IV hoods.
- Assists the Clinical Pharmacist in screening telephone calls.
- Provides quality assurance by completing departmental monthly competencies.
- Updates policies and procedures for JCAHO compliance.
- Maintains monthly logs by recording medication refrigerator temperatures and narcotic inventory verification status.
- Assists in monthly medical station inspections.
- Communicates with the Clinical Pharmacist to provide precise information when distributing medications in a timely manner to the nursing units.
- Assists in training new employees and ensures optimal pharmaceutical care is provided to patients.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
