Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care - a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It's helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient's needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.
Job Summary:
Location: Methodist Women''s Hospital
Address: 707 N. 190th Plaza - Elkhorn, NE
Work Schedule: This is a casual position. Casual employees work on an 'as needed' basis to meet the needs of the business. Work days/hours will often vary from week to week. Schedule will include rotating weekend shifts and rotating holidays.
Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this role is to assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department not requiring the professional judgment of the pharmacist. Function in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines; Triages medication requests and determines priorities, of processes orders and notifies the pharmacist as appropriate. Manufactures, packages, and labels drug products as needed.
Performs aseptic compounding of parenteral admixtures and other sterile dosage forms. This includes the practice of aseptic technique, proper procedures for preparing all types of parenteral admixtures (excluding chemotherapy or other specialty solutions), preparation of the label and any control records, the proper technique for visual inspection of parenteral solutions, and the documentation of quality control.
Performs various functions associated with an institutional drug distribution system. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of drug dispensing and compounding automation, the viewing of medication orders in the pharmacy computerized system, the preparation of medications for patients, the procedures that apply to record keeping and dispensing of controlled substances, non-formulary drugs, and the delivery and exchange of medications.
Participates in the training and/or orientation of new pharmacy employees. Interacts effectively with other members of the health care team on a regular basis. Maintains honest and attentiveness to the rights of patients. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Performs other tasks as assigned.
To assist pharmacists with daily tasks such as formulating, labeling, and dispensing medications.
Responsibilities:
Essential Job Functions
Pass Low Risk Level Competency and manage FLOW of products.
Pass Medium Risk Level Competency and mange FLOW of products.
Semi-annual pass high Risk Level Competency and mange FLOW of products.
Annually Pass Hazardous Drug Level Competency and mange FLOW of products.
Answers telephone calls on a respectable level and completes necessary follow-up.
Able to manage Unit Dose area, including Omnicell.
Able to operate and manage Pharmacy equipment (carousel, UD packager, etc.).
Operates Controlled Substance system (CSM), manages associated paperwork, understands controlled substance policies.
Crash Cart, other kits/trays (eg, perfusion, anesthesia, etc.) addressed/filled prior to end of shift.
Uphold customer service expectations, as defined in the Employee Standards of Behavior.
Completes all Omnicell Pending and Loads prior to end of shift.
ALL credits are checked per shift, returned to pharmacy, and put in proper location
Completion of orders to point of delivery (visual inspections while staffing).
Follows established policies and procedures for pharmacy operations.
Respectful of pharmacist oversight of activities (feedback from pharmacists).
Actions represent the best interest of the patient (observational).
Follows all Safety Alerts: Code Red; Code Triage; Code Adam.
Demonstrates ability to safely handle and deliver Hazardous Drugs.
Performs this function at the Master level.
Schedule:
This is a casual position. Casual employees work on an 'as needed' basis to meet the needs of the business. Work days/hours will often vary from week to week. Schedule will include rotating weekend shifts and rotating holidays.
Job Description:
Job Requirements
Education
Experience
License/Certifications
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
Physical Requirements
Weight Demands
Physical Activity
Not necessary for the position (0%):
Climbing
Crawling
Kneeling
Occasionally Performed (1%-33%):
Balancing
Crouching
Lifting
Pulling/Pushing
Sitting
Stooping/bending
Twisting
Frequently Performed (34%-66%):
Carrying
Distinguish colors
Grasping
Keyboarding/typing
Reaching
Repetitive Motions
Speaking/talking
Standing
Walking
Constantly Performed (67%-100%):
Hearing
Seeing/visual
Job Hazards
Not Related:
Chemical agents (Toxic, Corrosive, Flammable, Latex)
Explosives (pressurized gas)
Electrical Shock/Static
Radiation Alpha, Beta and Gamma (particles such as X-ray, Cat Scan, Gamma Knife, etc.)
Radiation Non-Ionizing (Ultraviolet, visible light, infrared and microwaves that causes injuries to tissue or thermal or photochemical means)
Rare (1-33%):
Biological agents (primary air born and blood born viruses) (Jobs with Patient contact) Blood or Body Fluid (BBF)
Physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) (more than ordinary office environment)
Equipment/Machinery/Tools
Mechanical moving parts/vibrations
About Methodist:
Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.
Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.