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Pharmacy Tech/Cert Pharmacy Tech - Inpatient Pharmacy - PT .5 VARYING SHIFTS

Sky Lakes Medical Center

#Part-Time #Data Entry #Inventory Control #Varying Shifts #Pharmacy Technician #Aseptic Technique #Hazardous Materials #National Certification

Quick overview

The role involves preparing sterile admixtures, filling and delivering medications accurately for inpatients and outpatients under pharmacist supervision, and maintaining accurate inventory and data entry into the pharmacy computer system. Responsibilities also include responding to departmental requests, maintaining narcotics control data, and contributing ideas for pharmacy improvement.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess the aptitude for high school level math and science, knowledge of the metric system, and the ability to follow instructions accurately and efficiently. Licensure as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy, or obtaining National Certification eligibility, is required.

high schoolprofessional certificateAccuracyEfficiencyAttention To DetailCommunicationPrioritizationPatient CareInventory ControlData EntryAseptic TechniqueComputer UseHazardous Materials KnowledgeNarcotics ControlAutomated Dispensing UnitsLaminar Flow Hood OperationSterile Admixtures PreparationMathematical Proportion Problems

Job description

Qualifications

Required

Ability/aptitude for high school math/science; knowledge of the metric system; follow oral and written instructions; attention to detail with accuracy and efficiency; perform mathematical proportion problems.

Preferred

Previous health care experience especially in a pharmacy.

Lic/Reg/Cert

Licensed as a Certified Pharmacy Technician with Oregon Board of Pharmacy
or- obtain a passing grade (only required to take/pass once) for the National Certification, making you eligible for application to the Board of Pharmacy.

Typical physical/Mental demands

Medium demands for push/pull/lifting work; able to lift 30 pounds; stand for long periods. Able to analyze work situations, problem solve and work in a professional manner; perform various mathematical equations; learn 1000 generic/trade names; work under supervision in filling orders and preparing I.V. admixtures; understand the principles of a laminar/vertical flow hood, Biological Safety Cabinet and aseptic technique; fill patient orders from physician’s written order and enter data into computer accurately.

Essential job functions
Prepares sterile admixtures in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintains stock levels of IV admixtures. Understands principle of laminar flow hood and the proper use of all equipment in the pharmacy. Prepares and delivers I.V. medications as required per time schedule daily. Ability to update I.V. information.
Prepares and delivers medications accurately and notifies Pharmacist of significant problems. Prepares prescription drugs for inpatients and outpatients under Pharmacist supervision. Repackages all drugs needed and labels these accurately. Accurately enters data into pharmacy computer, credits and debits accurately.
Attends department meetings and provides ideas for innovations, cost containment, improving quality of care and solutions to problems. Voice ideas/opinions in staff meetings. Works on project(s) that contribute to the development and subsequent improvement of the Pharmacy.
Fills and records stock orders. Responds to requests from nursing and ancillary departments. Ability to prioritize job tasks based on patient need. Accurately maintains narcotics control data. Is aware of inventory control systems; orders and stocks areas appropriately and cost effectively. Removes outdated medications in the pharmacy and from assigned units.