Certified Pharmacy Tech /PRN

Regional One Health; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join their team in Memphis. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing essential pharmacy services under the supervision of licensed pharmacists. As a key player in patient care, you'll prepare medications, manage inventory, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. If you're passionate about pharmacy and patient care, this position is perfect for you. Join a team dedicated to diversity and inclusion, where your skills will make a real difference in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• Current National Pharmacy Technician Certification required.
• 1+ year experience in patient care or as Pharmacy Technician.

Responsibilities

• Assists in technical pharmacy services under supervision.
• Prepares and labels IV products and medications.
• Maintains records and delivers patient medication orders.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Aseptic Techniques

Medication Preparation

Customer Service

Inventory Control

Education

Pharmacy Technician Program

Equivalent Education

Tools

Computerized Data Systems

Job description

Regional One Health is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician (PRN) at our PCS Walnut Grove location.

Performs various technical functions and activities relating to preparing, packaging, drug distribution, IV admixtures, distribution and record-keeping of pharmaceuticals and controlled substances. Performs duties on an as needed basis as defined by the PRN guidelines.

Current National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or NHA) and license to work in state of TN as Pharmacy Technician Required.

What you will do

• Provides assistance and performs technical pharmacy services under supervision of licensed pharmacist and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepares unit dose medications and fills unit dose carts.
• Calculates, weighs and compounds ingredients to prepare non-sterile pharmaceutical products.
• Prepares, labels and documents IV products.
• Uses aseptic techniques and the laminar flow hood in preparing and labeling syringes, IV admixtures, and sterile products.
• Packages and appropriately labels all dosage forms used in the pharmacy.
• Documents medication orders.
• Delivers patient medication orders to units.
• Maintains required prescription/medication and other department records.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide technical services and maintain clinical competency as required to effectively and efficiently provide patient care and clinical services.
• Prepares and fills prescriptions and medication orders, maintaining appropriate legal and departmental records.
• Reads physician’s prescribed medication orders specifying name, quantity, strength, frequency and method of administration of drugs and other pharmaceutical products.
• Selects the medication from pre-packaged, or unit dose stock and counts the prescribed quantity.
• Places the drug in appropriate patient medication drawer/bin.
• Operates computerized data systems.
• Interprets and performs order entry functions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Receives, transports and stores necessary pharmacy-related items to and from pharmacy areas as well as to and from other hospital pharmacies and nursing units as assigned.
• Assists in inventory control including ordering stock rotation and return of outdated medications.
• Maintains a safe and orderly arrangement of pharmaceuticals and supplies in the pharmacy and nursing areas.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information.
• Works effectively and serves as intermediary between patient care units and pharmacy.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment to minimize risk to patients and staff.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Provides support to pharmacy and other ancillary personnel to provide clinical assistance as needed.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
• Checks patient identification and issues filled medication to outpatients.
• Provides assistance to customers/patient in the purchase of over-the-counter items.
• Responds to customer/patient inquiries.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent education Required.
• Current documentation as Certified Pharmacy Technician and license to work in state of TN as Pharmacy Technician Required.
• At least 1 year experience in patient care as obtained through completion of a Pharmacy Technician program or one (1) year previous experience as Pharmacy Technician Required.

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.