Certified Pharm Tech I

SEH Saint Elizabeth Medical Center, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage within 30 days

Generous paid time off

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in the United States is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the cancer care center.

Under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, you will assist with selection, procurement, storage, preparation, distribution, record keeping, and financial reconciliation of medications dispensed to patients. Hours are M-F, 9am - 2pm (25 hours per week); you will demonstrate AIDET principles and ensure compliance with USP 797/800 guidelines while training new technicians

Qualifications

• High school graduate.
• Registered with the state where work is performed.
• Nationally Certified (PTCB or NHA) or active Intern license.
• Demonstrated SEH Sterile Compounding competency.

Responsibilities

• Answers calls and directs queries using AIDET process.
• Processes Epic Messages accurately and timely.
• Assists pharmacist in dispensing, labeling, and restocking.
• Performs sterile compounding including chemotherapy and TPN.
• Calculates doses using metric system for sterile products.
• Labels, stores IVs, minimizes IV room waste.
• Preceptor for new pharmacy technicians and trains shifts.
• Ensures timely receipt and delivery of patient medication information.
• Distributes medications, handles ADT, and reconciles records.
• Maintains infection control and safety to improve patient care.

Skills

Sterile compounding

Pharmacy calculations

Medication history

Communication skills (AIDET)

Education

High school diploma

State registration

PTCB/NHA certification or intern license

SEH Competency: Sterile Compounding

Tools

Epic system

MS Office

Automated Dispensing Cabinets

Job description

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Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare

At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve.

For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio.

We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork.

Our associates are the heart of everything we do.

Benefits That Support You

We invest in you — personally and professionally.

Enjoy:

• - Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• - Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules
• - Retirement savings with employer match
• - Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
• - Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs
• - Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility

Job Summary

This position supports our cancer care center.

Hours are M-F, 9am - 2pm, no weekends.

The Pharmacy Technician, under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist and in accordance with all State and Federal laws, assists with the selection, procurement, storage, preparation, distribution, record keeping, and financial reconciliation of all medications dispensed to patients of St. Elizabeth Healthcare.

While adhering to the ICARE principles and exhibiting the AIDET principles, demonstrates the respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description

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.