Pharmacy Technician Certified

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• Summary : The Pharmacy Technician Certified is responsible for technical knowledge and application of departmental requirements related to accurate medication selection, preparation of sterile and non-sterile product, and timely medication distribution.
• Maintains pharmacy inventory by checking pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory levels, anticipates needed medications and supplies, places and expedites orders, and removes outdated drugs.
• Obtains an accurate and complete patient medication list upon hospital admission to ensure patient safety where applicable.

Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: Processes medication orders on time to progress the patient’s plan of care. Is responsible for own and other team members’ adherence to regulatory guidelines and ThedaCare policies. Follows current policies and regulations around preparation of sterile compounded products. Under the direction of the pharmacist, the pharmacy technician carries out delegated tasks to adhere to five rights--right patient, right medication, right dose, right route, and the right frequency--to prepare pharmaceutical products accurately adhering to established guidelines. Completes documentation on time and in compliance with organizational, state, and federal statutes, regulations, and policies relating to the record keeping requirements of pharmaceutical handling. Obtains an accurate admission medication history necessary for the patient care team’s initial assessment by assessing the patient’s ability to participate in a face-to-face interview and applies knowledge of medications to ensure list of medications are complete where applicable. Implements quality measures into product preparation, storage security, and delivery, and when compiling an accurate patient medication history. Responds to patient-related queries and directs them to pharmacists for clarification on issues concerning drug information and interactions. Performs routine maintenance/activities necessary to ensure equipment is in good condition.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be 18 years of age Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification (CPhT) Registered Pharmacy Technician with the State of Wisconsin

Physical demands

Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Work environment

Normally works in climate controlled office environment Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients Use of computers throughout the work day Frequent use of keyboard with repetitive motion of hands, wrists, and fingers

Position requires compliance with department specific competencies. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Scheduled FTE: 1 Location: ThedaCare Medical Center - Berlin - Berlin,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Days