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Pharmacy Tech - Pharmacy - PT .5 VARYING SHIFTS

Sky Lakes Medical Center

#Data Entry #Inventory Control #Patient Care #Communication #Healthcare #Mathematics #Pharmacy Technician #Safety Practices #Aseptic Technique

Quick overview

The pharmacy technician prepares and delivers sterile IV admixtures and prescription medications under the supervision of a pharmacist. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate inventory, narcotics control, and data entry within the pharmacy computer system.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a high school diploma or equivalent and be licensed with the Oregon Board of Pharmacy. National certification is required within one year of the start date, along with the ability to perform mathematical calculations and maintain high attention to detail.

high schoolCommunicationInventory controlAttention to detailPyxisProblem solvingComputer proficiencyData entryAseptic techniqueSafety practicesPharmacy operationsLaminar flow hood operationNarcotics controlSterile admixture preparationIV medication deliveryMathematical proportion problems

Job description

Qualifications

Required

Ability/aptitude to demonstrate high school math/science; knowledge of the metric system; 40 wpm typing skills; 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 with Oregon Board of Pharmacy; National certification required within one year from start date.

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 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 debts 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.
Knowledge of hazardous materials and associated safety practices.