Certified Pharmacy Technician-PRN, Meds-To-Beds (6030)

Regional One Health

Memphis (TN)

In loco

USD 24.796 - 33.062

Part-time

14 giorni+

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Descrizione del lavoro

Regional One Health in Memphis, TN is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (PRN) to provide technical pharmacy services under supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Responsibilities include unit dose preparation, IV admixture, medication labeling and reviewing physician orders.

Requires completion of a Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent, current TN Pharmacy Technician license and at least 1 year of experience. Flexibility to support day shifts and PRN coverage as needed.

Competenze

Successful completion of Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent education.
Current certification as a Pharmacy Technician and TN license to work as Pharmacy Technician.
At least 1 year experience as a Pharmacy Technician or patient-care experience.

Mansioni

Prepare unit dose medications and fill unit dose carts.
Prepare, label and document IV products and sterile preparations.
Assist in medication order processing and drug distribution under supervision of a pharmacist.

Formazione

Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent education

Certified Pharmacy Technician license (TN)

Descrizione del lavoro

Job DetailsJob Location: Pharmacy O-P - Memphis, TN 38103Position Type: PRNTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Pharmacy
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.

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 by using appropriate pharmacy packaging, counting and labeling equipment.
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; computes records, patient charges and credits patients for unused drugs.
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.
Presents filled order to the Pharmacist for review.
Post charges into computer system from the medication administration record and other charge documents.
Adjusts patient profile accordingly to reflect physician’s desire to continue or discontinue said drug.
Operates computerized data systems.
Interprets and performs order entry functions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Utilizes computer and related equipment to enter and retrieve information.
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 perpetual inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies in the dispensing areas assigned and stores the drugs appropriately.
Replenish medicine carts for nursing units; restocks nursing units and ancillary departments; checks for outdated, deteriorated or contaminated drugs, overstock, and proper storage products.
Reviews drug usage records to examine for unusual or high usage.
Orders supplies and stocks under proper conditions.
Maintains a safe and orderly arrangement of pharmaceuticals and supplies in the pharmacy and nursing areas and maintains a clean and neat work area.
Utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner
Cleans and maintains all pharmacy related equipment.
Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
Works effectively and serves as intermediary between patient care units and pharmacy; answers calls and accepts requests; collects and delivers medication orders, UD cassettes and any other items as assigned.
Interacts and communicates in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction.
Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement activities.
Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment to minimize risk to patients and staff by complying with all safety/risk management policies and procedures. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement, and safety, environment and infection control standards.
Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Responds to problems/opportunities to improve work environment and participates in unit based performance improvement activities.
Provides support to pharmacy and other ancillary personnel to provide clinical assistance as needed. Assists in the orientation and supervision of students when they provide patient care, treatment and services as part of their training.
Provides coverage for relief and absences. Demonstrates flexibility to work night, weekend and holiday to provide continuous pharmacy coverage as required.
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.
Perform cashier functions and collects payment from Medplex patients.
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 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