Retail Pharmacy Technician-Certified - Ochsner Baton Rouge (ONeal) - Full Time, Days

Ochsner Health • Baton Rouge, LA

274d • Remote

About The Position

This job delivers medications to designated areas under close supervision and according to detailed instructions, policies and procedures. This job refills and maintains automated dispensing machines; prices manual medication orders, inventories and reorders stock in the pharmacy; enters data into a computer system and prints labels as necessary; reviews physician's orders and enters patient medication orders into the pharmacy order entry system; identifies problems with orders and notifies pharmacist or nursing when orders need clarification or to request patient information (i.e. allergies, height, weight) when needed; accurately compounds IV Admixtures and other assigned preparations utilizing aseptic technique and proper pharmaceutical procedures; maintains stock in all assigned areas including the IV room and other pharmacy areas; performs related clerical duties including typing, answering phone, filing and greeting nurses and physicians at the Pharmacy window.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by the Board of Pharmacy in the state of practice
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process
• Skills to operate standard pharmacy and office equipment
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability)

Nice To Haves

• 1 year Hospital experience

Responsibilities

• Ensures customer service and teamwork while conducting responsibilities
• Fills medication orders, charges/credits all medication, stocks, delivers, and inspects assigned areas
• Prepares IV admixtures and other extemporaneous compounds and enters TPN orders into the computer system
• Maintains competency in professional growth and responsibilities
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style
• Performs related clerical duties including typing, answering phone, filing and greeting nurses and physicians at the Pharmacy window

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Accessibility accommodations available for the application process
• Employer of Choice
• Ranked one of Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity of 2024
• Becker's Healthcare listed Ochsner Health as 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare
• Awarded Culture Awards for Purpose and Values and Healthcare Industry by Top Workplace
• Ranked as a 2023 Top Workplace in the USA
• Earned 2022-2023 Great Place to Work Certification™
• Ochsner Health named to Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families 2023

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED