Certified Pharmacy Tech — Compounding & Patient Care

Ochsner Health System; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician who will deliver medications to designated areas under close supervision and assist with IV admixtures, dispensing, labeling, and entering orders in the pharmacy system. Main duties include refilling automated dispensing machines, maintaining stock, proofreading physician orders, and ensuring accuracy while communicating with nurses and physicians.

The role requires a High School diploma, current Pharmacy Technician Certification, and willingness

Qualifications

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Skills to operate standard pharmacy and office equipment
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Responsibilities

• Ensures customer service and teamwork while conducting responsibilities Fills medication orders, charges/credits all medication, stocks, delivers, and inspects assigned areas.
• Prepares IV admixtures and other extemporaneous compounds and enters TPN orders into the computer system.
• Maintains competency in professional growth and responsibilities Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Windows applications

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Travel between facilities

Flexible schedule

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Current Pharmacy Technician Certification

Tools

Pharmacy software

IV preparation equipment

Job description

Ochsner Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician who will deliver medications to designated areas under close supervision and assist with IV admixtures, dispensing, labeling, and entering orders in the pharmacy system. Main duties include refilling automated dispensing machines, maintaining stock, proofreading physician orders, and ensuring accuracy while communicating with nurses and physicians.

The role requires a High School diploma, current Pharmacy Technician Certification, and willingness