Per Diem Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician, under the supervision of a Pharmacist supports pharmacological services by ordering, stocking, preparing, and distributing medications in compliance with departmental policies and procedures.

Schedule:

• Per Diem
• Varied Weekdays between 6AM-8PM (8 or 10 hour shifts)

Essential Job Functions:
* Answers and screens phone calls for the pharmacists
* Accurately pulls medications for the Pyxis refill
* Accurately delivers and refills medications into the Pyxis machine
* Prints and analyzes reports as instructed
* Keeps record of Pyxis lost inventory
* Orders pharmacy supply of medications according to stock levels
* Repackages medications into unit dose containers
* Prepares sterile IV compounded medications according to USP 797/800 guidelines
* Troubleshoots various issues within the medication distribution system
* Accurately refills crash cart trays
* Rotates stock and checks for expired medication throughout the facility
* Participates in assigned projects
* Efficiently and accurately completes the tasks on the pharmacy technician checklist
* Assists in the training of new pharmacy technician staff members
* Be an active participant in meetings
* Delivers medications throughout the facility
* Assists the pharmacist in assigned tasks
* Disposes of pharmaceuticals according to policy and procedure
* Maintains medication barcodes in Meditech and Pyxis
* Restocks the pharmacy shelves with supplies from materials management according to posted levels
* Accurately and timely puts away the pharmacy order
* Assists the pharmacist with appropriate billing of medications
* Demonstrates proficiency in the pharmacy distribution services
* Demonstration of aseptic technique according to USP 797/800 guidelines
* Actively collaborates and demonstrates teamwork to ensure drug distribution is communicated and delivered safely and effectively
* Supports the educational and professional development of the Pharmacy department
* Maintains positive working relationships with peers, management and customers
* Participates as a team member and is accountable for own work responsibilities
* Communicates effectively with patients, patient family and all of the healthcare
* Maintains a limited hospital formulary
* Reports medication errors and adverse drug reactions in a timely fashion
* Maintains privacy at all times for patient and employee information
* Actively participates in practice specific hospital alert response when necessary
* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
* Complies with state and federal drug laws as regulated by the State Board of Pharmacy, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Food and Drug Administration
* Assists in the training, educating and mentoring of students in the Pharmacy field
* Complies with Joint Commission standards and Patient Safety Goals
* Protects patients by adhering to infection-control protocols
* Actively participates in the development and implementation of performance/quality improvement and patient safety activities
* Routinely works rotating shifts. Hours of duty may be irregular or unexpectedly shortened/extended due to the requirements of the daily surgical schedule
* Regular and prompt work-site attendance
* Complies with the OakLeaf customer service standards
* Other duties as they are assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge & Ability:
* Demonstrates eligibility for employment in the U.S.
* Certified Pharmacy Technician or Certification within 3 months of hire
* Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital environment preferred
* Ability to relate and work effectively with others
* Demonstrated skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards
* Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for own professional advancement
* Is aware of professional standards and performs in accordance with them