Pharmacy Tech Advoc KAL
- Kalamazoo, MI
- KAL Pharmacy Srvcs IP 001
- Beacon Kalamazoo
- Full-time - Day - Mix of rotating shifts between first and second shift, every other weekend & every other holiday
- Req #: 225788
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Summary
Reports to the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor. Under the clinical supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and legal and regulatory requirements, compounds sterile products and prepares unit-of-use pharmaceuticals for dispensing and ensures delivery of products and pharmaceutical supplies to patient care areas. Maintains pharmacy working inventory.
MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS
- MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
- VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
- SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
Responsibilities:
- Refills and maintains automated dispensing systems.
- Restocks the order and maintains inventory for the Pharmacy department.
- Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds.
Prepares hazardous sterile and non-sterile compounds and preparations.
- Repackages bulk medications.
- Receives and stores incoming supplies.
- Triages incoming calls and serves as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing information.
ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:
- Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
- Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
- Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
- Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
- Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR), and other certifications as required by position/department.
- Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
- Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
- Complies with established organization and department policies.
- Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:
- Leverage innovation everywhere.
- Cultivate human talent.
- Embrace performance improvement.
- Build greatness through accountability.
- Use information to improve and advance.
- Communicate clearly and continuously.
Education/Qualification:
Required Credential(s): Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Michigan Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Must be maintained throughout employment.
Knowledge & Skills
- Demonstrates effective communication skills necessary to follow verbal and written instructions, including the ability to understand technical and pharmaceutical terminology.
- Demonstrates mathematical skills necessary to accurately compute fractions, ratios, percentages and totals.
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills necessary to consistently interact with patients, families, visitors and staff in a courteous manner; and to maintain positive working relationships.
Working Conditions
- Occasional exposure to potentially hazardous substances.
Physical Demands
- Requires the physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position (may walk/stand for prolonged periods of time).
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