Certified Pharmacy Tech IV-Full-Time-1st Shift

Medicine Journal; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. in Chattanooga, TN seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution. The role includes aseptic IV admixtures, sterile compounding, and utilization of hospital computer systems to ensure patient safety and efficient workflow.

Qualified candidates will have HS diploma, California? (note: no state mention) certified tech status, and ideally 1 year of pharmacy experience with knowledge of unit-dose systems and narcotics handling.

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma and Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Preferred AS Degree in Pharmacy Technology or accredited program.
• National Certification required; IV training preferred.
• 1 year pharmacy experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacist in medication preparation and distribution.
• Aseptic IV admixtures preparation for chemotherapy and other meds.
• Maintain inventory and stock orders for daily operations.
• Operate and document in hospital computer and interfaced systems; follow safety policies.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

IV room operations

Narcotic handling

Hospital computer systems

Education

High School Diploma

Certified Pharmacy Technician

AS Degree in Pharmacy Technology

Accredited Pharmacy Tech Course

National Certification

Tools

Hospital computer systems

Automated Drug Systems

Med prepackaging machines

Job description

Job Summary

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Certified Pharmacy Technicians with an IV room designation are responsible for performing duties to assist the Pharmacist in medication preparation and distribution. Those duties consist of, but are not limited to aseptic preparation of IV admixtures and the filling and distributing of medications utilizing various methods of manual and automated systems when required. They must be functional on hospital computer system as well as interfaced pharmacy systems. CPhT's must be able to perform specialized Narcotic Distribution and Storeroom duties. They must prepare stock orders and maintain adequate inventory for daily operations of various Pharmacy areas. They must be computer literate. CPhT's must adhere to and be familiar with control and safety concepts as outlined in policies, state laws, and JCAHO/DNV Standards for the Department of Pharmacy. They must be familiar with the practices involved in a unit dose medication system.

Education

• Required: High School Graduate and Certified Pharmacy Technician.
• Preferred: AS Degree in Pharmacy Technology or Accredited Pharmacy Tech Course completion

Experience

• Required: National Certification
• Preferred: IV Training Certificate, 1 year pharmacy experience.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration

• Required: Active Certified Pharmacy Technician and must have or the ability to obtain Tennessee State Pharmacy License within 60 days of employment.

Preferred:

Department Position Summary

The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Certified Pharmacy Technicians with an IV room designation are responsible for performing duties to assist the Pharmacist in medication preparation and distribution. Those duties consist of, but are not limited to: Aseptic preparation of IV admixtures (including Chemotherapy agents) in compliance with departmental, hospital and licensing agency standards; fill and distribute medications through first fill, cart fill and/or Automated Drug Systems; must be functional on hospital computer system as well as interfaced pharmacy systems; possess familiarity of a multitude of generic/trade name medications; accurately process patient medication orders and billing adjustments as required. CPhT's should be able to perform specialized Narcotic Distribution and Storeroom duties. Must be able to fill oral prepackage syringes and use Medication Prepackage Machines, ensuring Federal prepackaging guidelines are met. Must prepare stock orders and maintain adequate inventory for daily operations of various Pharmacy areas. Maintain effective use of time management skills, and be computer literate. CPhT's must adhere to and be familiar with control and safety concepts as outlined in policies, state laws, and JCAHO/DNV Standards for the Department of Pharmacy. One must be compliant with the practices of a unit dose medication distribution system. All functions must be performed using excellent customer relation skills.