St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Location
Edgewood, Kentucky
The Pharmacy Technician assists with the selection, procurement, storage, preparation, distribution, and record keeping of medications dispensed to patients. They also ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and provide education to new pharmacy technicians.
Candidates must be a high school graduate and nationally certified as a pharmacy technician. They should have at least 24 months of experience in an appropriate setting and demonstrate superior performance in sterile product compounding.
Answers the telephone in a timely and courteous manner (using AIDET process), answering queries or directing the call to the appropriate person for resolution. Processes Epic Messages in a timely and accurate manner. 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. Preforms all aspects of sterile compounding of medications for direct infusion in to patients, including that of chemotherapy and total parental nutrition, through 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 pharmacists in labeling, storing and processing IV’s and managing and minimizing waste in the IV room. Maintain sterility and maintenance of IV room equipment though routine cleaning and decontamination procedures. Serve as a primary preceptor to new pharmacy technicians and provide education regarding the flow of the pharmacy and the duties of each position and train new pharmacy technicians to fulfill these shifts. Ensures timely receipt and delivery of all patient medication related information and products by making designated rounds. Properly distributes medications, including 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. 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 discrepancy in the medical record so attending physician can review and reconcile. Organize and deliver medications to patients if needed. 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. Education, Credentials, Licenses: High school graduate Registered with the state where work is being performed Nationally Certified (PTCB or NHA) or active Intern license Superior performance with Certified Pharmacy Technician II position (SEH) 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 Knowledgeable in the Epic system Mastery of SEH IV preparation systems as appropriate (CATO) Thorough understanding of USP 797/800 guidelines 340B Purchasing Program Kind and Length of Experience: 24 months in an appropriate setting Able to work competently in all positions within inpatient pharmacy. Superior performance in sterile product compounding Preform Medication History for necessary services. 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.