Certified Pharmacy Technician - Casual -

Best Care; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Nebraska Methodist Health System in Council Bluffs is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy department under supervision of a licensed pharmacist. The role involves triaging medication requests, preparing and labeling drug products, and assisting with aseptic compounding of parenteral admixtures.

This casual/PRN position requires attention to patient rights and confidentiality, and collaboration with the health care team.

Qualifications

• Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in pharmacy activities.
• Performs aseptic compounding of parenteral admixtures and other sterile dosage forms.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and participates in training of new staff.

Responsibilities

• Triages medication requests and notifies the pharmacist.
• Manufactures, packages, and labels drug products.
• Uses pharmacy computer system to process orders.
• Handles controlled substances, non-formulary drugs, and distribution.
• Participates in training and orientation of new pharmacy employees.
• Maintains rights and confidentiality of patients.

Job description

Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

Job Summary:

Location: Methodist Jennie Edmundson
Address: 933 E. Pierce St. - Council Bluffs, IA

Work Schedule: This is a casual/PRN position. Casual/PRN employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business. Work days/hours will often vary from week to week. one weeknight shift 430-9 and one weekend shift either 7-330 or 1230-9pm

Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this role is to assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department not requiring the professional judgment of the pharmacist. Function in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines; Triages medication requests and determines priorities, of processes orders and notifies the pharmacist as appropriate. Manufactures, packages, and labels drug products as needed.

Performs aseptic compounding of parenteral admixtures and other sterile dosage forms. This includes the practice of aseptic technique, proper procedures for preparing all types of parenteral admixtures (excluding chemotherapy or other specialty solutions), preparation of the label and any control records, the proper technique for visual inspection of parenteral solutions, and the documentation of quality control.

Performs various functions associated with an institutional drug distribution system. This includes, but is not limited to, the use of drug dispensing and compounding automation, the viewing of medication orders in the pharmacy computerized system, the preparation of medications for patients, the procedures that apply to record keeping and dispensing of controlled substances, non-formulary drugs, and the delivery and exchange of medications.

Participates in the training and/or orientation of new pharmacy employees. Interacts effectively with other members of the health care team on a regular basis. Maintains honest and attentiveness to the rights of patients. Maintains confidentiality of patient information. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Handles all medical requests and process orders for clients.

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