Inpatient Pharmacy Tech 3

BJC HealthCare; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient 3 to join our inpatient pharmacy team. You will engage in sterile compounding in the IV Room and support medication management across the hospital, under the supervision of a staff pharmacist.

The role requires 2–5 years of experience, a State Board Pharmacy Registration, and a Pharmacy Tech Certification. Workdays are Monday to Friday, days, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a focus on accuracy, safety and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in pharmacy settings.
• State Bd Pharm Registration and Pharmacy Tech Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains quality assurance standards and required documentation; maintains regulatory cleanliness compliance.
• Assists in the preparation of medication orders, workflow management, basic preparation & dispensing, and non-sterile compounding.
• Supports inventory activities including storage, ordering, rotating, beyond use dating, and cleanliness.
• Assumes primary responsibility for a specific task or area, including training, system maintenance, inventory management, and process improvement.
• Pursues proficiency in preparation of complex sterile compounds and uses electronic/automated systems.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician looking to expand your clinical skills in a fast-paced hospital environment? Join our supportive inpatient pharmacy team and play a vital role in patient care through a variety of sterile compounding activities within our IV Room.

Previous sterile compounding experience strongly preferred.

• Mon - Fri
• Days
• 7 AM - 3:30 PM

Overview

Barnes-Jewish West County Hospital offers highly specialized surgical and medical services in an intimate environment and is known for outstanding patient care. With 64 private patient rooms, 14 operating rooms and four intensive care unit rooms, the facility was designed to provide a comforting environment that is innovative, efficient and centered on the patient experience. The campus features a park-like setting with landscaping and a walking path that winds through the grounds and connects to Millennium Park.

Barnes Jewish West County Hospital Pharmacy is responsible for the Medication Management of patients by procuring, storing, and distributing medications throughout the hospital. The pharmacy is also involved with many patient safety and quality processes to optimize medication administration.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient 3, under the direct supervision a of staff pharmacist and according to standard procedures, provides cross coverage for multiple technician competencies or responsibilities within a focus area. This position serves as a department resource to answer questions and assists in resolving more complex issues. This position's responsibilities may include preparing medication orders, assisting in dispensing and transporting medications, conducting complex sterile and/or non-sterile compounding, inventory management, training, the use of various automated/electronic systems, and maintaining the required documentation & records.

Responsibilities

• Maintains quality assurance standards and required documentation; maintains regulatory cleanliness compliance.
• Assists in the preparation of medication orders, to include workflow management, basic preparation & dispensing, and non-sterile compounding.
• Supports various inventory activities, to include inventory storage, ordering, rotating, beyond use dating, and cleanliness.
• Assumes primary responsibility for a specific task, function or area of specialty, to include training, system maintenance, inventory management, workflow, process improvement, as well as use of electronic/automated systems.
• Pursues proficiency in the preparation of complex sterile compounds; seeks out other advanced skills and/or additional responsibilities.
• Performs multiple technician responsibilities across the pharmacy or assumes primary responsibility for a focus area, which includes training, system maintenance, inventory management, workflow, process improvement, and proficiency in associated electronic/automated systems; focus areas could also include complex sterile or non-sterile compounding, quality assurance inspections, repackaging, system and automation maintenance, and process/policy improvement.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• State Bd Pharm Registration
• Pharmacy Tech Certification

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 5-10 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer