St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Location
Fort Thomas, Kentucky
The technician assists a licensed pharmacist with medication selection, preparation, distribution, and record keeping, adhering to all state and federal laws while demonstrating respect and empathy to all encountered.
Candidates must be a high school graduate, registered with the Board of Pharmacy in the state of work, and Nationally Certified (PTCB or NHA) or hold an active Intern license. A minimum of three months of experience in an appropriate setting is required.
Provide excellent customer service through interactions with doctors, nurses and patients who contact the pharmacy. Answers queries or directs the call to the appropriate person for resolution. Processes Epic messages in a timely and accurate manner. Consistently adheres to and exhibits ICARE and AIDET principles. Assists the pharmacist in the dispensing of medications in a timely and accurate manner filling medication bins, filling labels, restocking Pyxis med stations and ancillary departments. Certify for delivery medication refilled by another technician. Preforms all aspects of sterile compounding of medications for direct infusion into patients, including that of chemotherapy and total parental nutrition, through use of aseptic technique and compliance with USP 797 and 800 regulations and requirements. Utilize metric system calculations to calculate appropriate doses required for sterile compounding. Assists the pharmacist in labeling, storing and processing IV’s and managing and minimizing waste in the IV room. Maintain sterility and maintenance of IV room equipment through routine cleaning and decontamination procedures. Ensures timely receipt and delivery of all patient medication related information and products by making designated rounds. Properly distributes medications, including controlled substances, time sensitive and life-saving medications and processes ADT (Admissions, Discharges and Transfers) per procedure. Assists in assuring medications on nursing unit and all medication storage outside of pharmacy and offsite units are compliant with regulatory guidelines. Participate in the Process Improvement Program and comply with all policies and procedures related to Infection Control and Safety to improve the quality of patient care and outcomes. Perform patient medication histories which will include, but is not limited to, documenting the patients prior to admission medications accurately and completely. Document resolution of discrepancies in the medical record so attending physician can review and reconcile. Organize and deliver medications to patients if needed. Certifies that all expiration dates for medications refilled/loaded in Pyxis med stations have been checked and stock has been rotated to ensure shortest date is used first. Processes returns correctly while checking expiration dates before returning items to stock. Enhances career development through attendance and participation in departmental meetings and educational in-services and communication tools. Performs other duties as assigned. Education, Credentials, Licenses: High school graduate Registered with Board of Pharmacy in work state Nationally Certified (PTCB or NHA) or active Intern license Documented completion within 90 days of date of hire: SEH Competency Checklist for Sterile Compounding: Garbing and Aseptic Technique SEH Initial Garbing Evaluation and Media Fill Test Specialized Knowledge: Typing / Computer Keyboarding MS Office Understanding of Pharmacy Calculations and Metric System Automated Dispensing Cabinets Carousel drug storage and or inventory management Proficient with workflow management and preparation software (CATO), IV room pumps, Chemotherapy preparation as appropriate Knowledgeable in the Epic system Kind and Length of Experience: Three months in an appropriate setting FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Right Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community. St. Elizabeth Healthcare is one of the oldest, largest and most respected medical providers in the Northern Kentucky, Southeastern Indiana and Greater Cincinnati region. Together with St. Elizabeth Physicians, the affiliated multi-specialty physician and advanced practice provider organization, we are transforming healthcare through innovative treatments, cutting-edge technology and a heart for our community. We’re right here, sharing one mission: to improve the health of the people we serve.