PRN Pharmacy Technician

Ashe Memorial Hospital•Jefferson, NC

About The Position

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, the Pharmacy Technician supports the hospital’s mission to meet community needs through patient-centered, high-quality health care. The technician assists pharmacists with medication preparation and distribution, drug inventory, and patient records, and works only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. The technician does not perform duties legally reserved for registered pharmacists. The position requires accuracy and safe work practices when handling medication orders, inventory, unit-dose packaging, IV dispensing areas, and sterile preparations. It also involves documentation, communication with patients and staff, maintaining clean and organized pharmacy areas, and supporting quality, safety, and patient satisfaction. Employees must meet the hospital’s vaccination requirement or obtain an exemption. The posting also states that a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen are required following a conditional offer.

Requirements

One year of related pharmacy experience is preferred.
Certified Pharmacy Technician certification 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 required vaccinations, unless an exemption is requested and approved; new employees must provide proof of vaccination or receive an exemption before beginning work.
A criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen are required upon conditional job offer.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Fill physician orders and stock requisitions accurately.
Reorder medications for the pharmacy as needed.
Deliver and stock medications and supplies in Omnicell areas 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Rotate stock to ensure medications are used before their expiration dates, and identify and replace outdated or unusable medications.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 according to established procedures and appropriate techniques.
Pick up medications for return from patient care areas.
Enter medication orders into the pharmacy computer system accurately.
Enter patient medication charges and credits 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.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Keep pharmacy areas clean, neat, and organized, including the pharmacy sink and equipment.
Complete and document assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly, identifying and replacing outdated or unusable medications.
Collect data, conduct quality monitors, and complete assigned documentation.
Support efforts to improve patient satisfaction, lower costs, improve quality, and promote safety.
Understand and meet customer needs and expectations, putting patients and members first.
Address problems in group settings using tools and techniques for problem identification and resolution.
Prepare IVs and other sterile preparations safely and accurately using appropriate techniques.
Demonstrate the organization’s values and behaviors.
Perform other duties as assigned.