| Location | Barbourville, Kentucky |
| Job Type | Full-time |
Special Instructions: Certified Pharmacy Technician Responsibilities:
• With the use of an automated dispensing system printout, fills each automated dispensing machine with an appropriate supply of medications.
• Verifies the contents of automated dispensing system stock by checking stock filled by another technician (if approved by state pharmacy regulation).
• Fills patient medication orders with the correct medication from computer labels prior to each run.
• Fills (if applicable) and delivers controlled substance orders to nursing units and ancillary departments according to policy and procedure.
• Delivers checked medications to the nursing units.
• Refills automated dispensing system machines to prescribed par levels.
• Reports unusual occurrences to the pharmacists.
• Restocks nursing units, operating room, recovery room and ancillary departments with a predetermined supply of floor stock medications and supplies.
• Maintains and restocks individual filling stations and work areas, including all satellites while contributing to the maintenance of a fixed, minimal level of pharmacy inventory.
• Reorders pharmacy supplies from the hospital warehouse.
• Bills/credits patient medications by use of the computer charging system or the remote charging system.
• Maintains pharmacy in a clean and organized fashion.
• Maintains a clean and sterile environment within the intravenous admixture area, including the clean room.
• Routinely washes with appropriate germicidal solutions all hoods, counters, carts and all other equipment that will be used within the work area.
• Responsible for safe and careful handling of chemotherapeutic medications (if applicable).
• Responsible for the proper disposal of all materials used in the preparation of chemotherapy and IV additive medications.
• Generates reports and labels to compile and arrange a work list for the preparation of an adequate number of IV admixtures to cover a 24-hour period.
• Assembles materials for the preparation of the daily supply of IVs including medication labels, medications, solutions, syringes, needles, administration sets and other equipment necessary.
• Labels predetermined supply of IV bags and syringes with the computer-generated patient name and drug/dose label.
• Ensures that all IVs are properly labeled with the information deemed necessary by the Intravenous Admixture Guidelines.
• Checks finished solutions for clarity and particulate matter and places IVs in proper storage area after the final check by the pharmacist.
• Prepares bulk manufactured IV syringes as per par levels.
• Maintains workload records and statistics as required.
• Routinely checks expiration dates of medication in the Pharmacy Department and on the nursing units.
• Rotates and recycles stock when needed.
• Attends all required Safety Training programs and can describe his/her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety and specific job-related hazards.
• Follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.
• Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.
• Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
• Engages customers and patients to provide quality customer service.
• Utilizes pharmacy information system to correctly enter patient and drug information, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring medications.
• Assists pharmacist in maintaining workflow and scheduling.
• Responsible and accountable for registering sales on cash register, collecting payment and reconciling payments.
• Works with physicians, nurses, and pharmacists to secure a prior authorization.
• Performs non-sterile compounding and recordkeeping.
• Updates patient records including allergies, demographics, health, and insurance information.
• Prepares prescriptions for shipping to patients.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications:
Education
• High School Diploma required.
Experience
• Up to one (1) year of experience preferred.
• Six (6) to twelve (12) months of pharmacy experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Proficient math and computer skills.
• Knowledge regarding medication use, common disease states, and patient care workflow.
• No history of alcoholism, drug addiction or indiscriminate use of habit-forming or dangerous drugs.
• No felony/criminal record.
Licenses & Certifications
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification required upon hire.
• Registration with the Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician required upon hire (Kentucky and West Virginia) or Pharmacy Technician Trainee (West Virginia only).