Pharmacy II PRN Technician

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Collierville (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation seeks a Technician-Pharmacy II PRN to support pharmacist-led pharmaceutical care. You will prioritize medication orders, prepare medications for dispensing, and assist with distribution and stocking in patient care areas.

Responsibilities include following the Medication-Use Process, inventory management, operating automation, and providing education to staff. Hospital experience and CPHT licensure are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CPHT license or equivalent state registration required.
• Experience in hospital pharmacy desired.

Responsibilities

• Procure, handle, prepare, distribute and dispose of medications safely and accurately.
• Assist pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Participate in inventory management and use of automation/equipment.
• Prepare sterile products for dispensing and maintain records.
• Educate staff and contribute to unit/program goals.

Skills

Computer skills

Typing skills

Calculation skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPHT license / Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Automated pharmacy equipment

Job description

Overview

Technician-Pharmacy II PRN II

Job Code

22763

Job Family

PHARMACY

Job Description Title

Technician-Pharmacy II PRN

Job Summary

Works under the direct supervision of the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care services, while considering patient specific factors, through the prioritization and processing of medication orders, the preparing of medications for dispensing, distribution and stocking of patient care locations for subsequent drug administration. Performs data collections, assembly and interpretation for limited quality programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

• Practices the Medication-Use Process: Procures, handles, prepares, distributes, charges/credits and disposes of medication safely and accurately.
• Manages own pharmacy practice effectively.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Uses and maintains automation/equipment.
• Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care to patients.
• Provides education/training.
• Processes and prepares sterile products for dispensing.
• Contributes to goals, programs and report cards for operational unit and entity.
• Completes assigned goals.

Experience

Previous experience in setting involving medication distribution. Experience with automated pharmacy equipment. Previous hospital experience.

Education

High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience as required by the position. Advanced degree in related field

Training

Technician training program/academy.

Special Skills

Computer skills, typing skills, calculation skills, communication skills.

Licensure

CPHT. State Board of Pharmacy registration required in the state where work is performed, in accordance with the state's rules and regulations.

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

No

Work Environment

Functional Demands:

Label: Short Description: Full Description

Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating: Light

Activity Level Throughout Workday:

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders): Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation: Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities: Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion: Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell:

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear: Frequent

Sensory Requirements:

Color Discrimination: Yes

Near Vision: Very Accurate

Far Vision: Accurate

Depth Perception: Minimal

Hearing: Minimal

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter: Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other: