Certified Pharmacy Tech II

St. Elizabeth Healthcare; Edgewood (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health coverage within 30 days

Paid time off

Employer retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Wellness programs

Mentorship and internal mobility

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Kentucky is seeking a Pharmacy Technician who, under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist, assists with selection, procurement, storage, preparation, distribution, record keeping and reconciliation of medications dispensed to patients.

Adheres to ICARE and AIDET principles in all patient interactions. You will support pharmacists, process Epic messages, perform sterile compounding including chemotherapy, label and store medications, rotate stock, and participate

Qualifications

• High school graduate required.
• Registered with the Board of Pharmacy in the work state.
• National certification (PTCB or NHA) or active intern license.
• Documentation within 90 days of hire: SEH Competency Checklist for Sterile Compounding and Garbing/Aseptic Technique.
• Minimum three months of experience in a similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service through interactions with doctors, nurses and patients who contact the pharmacy.
• Answers queries or directs the call to the appropriate person for resolution.
• Processes Epic messages in a timely and accurate manner.
• Consistently adheres to and exhibits ICARE and AIDET principles.
• 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.
• Certify for delivery medication refilled by another technician.
• Performs all aspects of sterile compounding of medications for direct infusion into patients, including chemotherapy and total parental nutrition, through aseptic technique and USP 797/800 compliance.
• Utilize metric system calculations to calculate appropriate doses for sterile compounding.
• Assists in labeling, storing and processing IV's and managing IV room waste.
• Maintain sterility and maintenance of IV room equipment through routine cleaning and decontamination procedures.
• Ensure timely receipt and delivery of all patient medication related information and products by making designated rounds.
• Distribute medications, including controlled substances, time-sensitive and life-saving medications; process ADT per procedure.
• Assist in assuring medications on nursing units and offsite units are compliant with regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in Process Improvement and Infection Control and Safety initiatives.
• Perform patient medication histories and document discrepancies for physician review.
• Document resolution of discrepancies in the medical record.
• Organize and deliver medications to patients as needed.
• Certify expiration dates and rotate stock in Pyxis stations.

Skills

Typing / Computer Keyboarding

MS Office

Pharmacy calculations & metric system

Epic system

CATO workflow software

IV room equipment experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

High school graduate

Board of Pharmacy registration in work state

Nationally Certified (PTCB or NHA) or active Intern license

SEH Competency Checklist for Sterile Compounding: Garbing and Aseptic Technique

SEH Initial Garbing Evaluation and Media Fill Test

Tools

Automated Dispensing Cabinets

Carousel drug storage

CATO preparation software

Epic system

Job description

Job Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

35

Benefits

• 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

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 respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Job Description

• Provide excellent customer service through interactions with doctors, nurses and patients who contact the pharmacy.
• Answers queries or directs the call to the appropriate person for resolution.
• Processes Epic messages in a timely and accurate manner.
• Consistently adheres to and exhibits ICARE and AIDET principles.
• 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.
• Certify for delivery medication refilled by another technician.
• Preforms all aspects of sterile compounding of medications for direct infusion into patients, including that of chemotherapy and total parental nutrition, through use of 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 pharmacist in labeling, storing and processing IV's and managing and minimizing waste in the IV room.
• Maintain sterility and maintenance of IV room equipment through routine cleaning and decontamination procedures.
• Ensures timely receipt and delivery of all patient medication related information and products by making designated rounds.
• Properly distributes medications, including controlled substances, 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.
• 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.
• 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 discrepancies in the medical record so attending physician can review and reconcile.
• Organize and deliver medications to patients if needed.
• Certifies that all expiration dates for medications refilled/loaded in Pyxis med stations have been checked and stock has been rotated to ensure shortest date is used first.
• Processes returns correctly while checking expiration dates before returning items to stock.
• Enhances career development through attendance and participation in departmental meetings and educational in‑services and communication tools.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses

• High school graduate
• Registered with Board of Pharmacy in work state
• Nationally Certified (PTCB or NHA) or active Intern license
• 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
• Proficient with workflow management and preparation software (CATO), IV room pumps, Chemotherapy preparation as appropriate
• Knowledgeable in the Epic system

Kind and Length of Experience

• Three months in an appropriate setting

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt