Certified Pharmacy Tech - (PRN)

Washington Regional; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional in Fayetteville, AR, is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy team under supervision of a registered pharmacist, assisting with medication preparation, inventory management, and maintaining patient records within the scope of practice. The role requires an Arkansas license or registration and a National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT).

Experience as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred, with hospital environment exposure and compliance with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Registration with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy and National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) are required.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages inventory of automated dispensing cabinets.
• Deliver medications to nursing stations and other patient care areas.
• Refill and manage inventory of emergency kits.
• Repack medications for hospital use.
• Perform medication histories.
• Complete required documentation to meet state and federal laws.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Registration with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Job description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Certified Pharmacy Technician reports to the Director of Pharmacy. This position, under close supervision of a registered pharmacist, assists the pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records as assigned within their scope of practice.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Manages inventory of automated dispensing cabinets
• Deliver medications to nursing stations and other patient care areas
• Refill and manage inventory of emergency kits
• Repack medications for hospital use
• Perform medication histories
• Complete required documentation to meet state and federal laws

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
• Licensure and Certifications: Registration with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, and National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT), required.
• Experience: Experience as a Pharmacy Technician, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment and 20% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs.