Pharmacy Tech Candidate

Ochsner Health; Raceland (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to process orders and deliver medications under supervision. You will refill and maintain dispensing machines, enter data, and assist with IV admixtures in a hospital setting.

Must hold a High School diploma with eligibility for state Pharmacy Technician Certification and board registration. Strong computer and data-entry skills, plus excellent communication and customer service abilities are required.

Qualifications

• Must have data entry and computer skills with Windows applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication for professional interactions with patients and staff.
• Customer service mindset and good interpersonal skills are essential.
• Must be able to travel between facilities and work a flexible schedule.
• Hospital or retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides excellent customer service to patients.
• Fills medication orders, charges/credits, stocks, delivers, and inspects assigned areas.
• Prepares IV admixtures and other extemporaneous compounds.
• Maintains required certification and knowledge to perform functions compliantly.
• Enters pharmacy orders and handles related clerical duties.

Skills

Data entry

Windows proficiency

Verbal communication

Written communication

Customer service

Dexterity

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pharmacy software

IV room equipment

Job description

Exceptional care starts with exceptional people.

For us, this is more than a job– it’s a calling. It’s waking up each day, looking for ways to make a difference with a compassionate, inclusive and talented team. Ochsner empowers you to discover your passion, reach your potential, and Pursue Your Purpose. Exceptional care starts with exceptional people and teams. Together we are leading the way.

This job processes orders and delivers medications to designated areas under close supervision and according to detailed instructions, policies and procedures. Refills and maintains automated dispensing machines; prices manual medication orders, inventories and reorders stock in the pharmacy; enters data into a computer system and prints labels as necessary; reviews physician's orders and enters patient medication orders into the pharmacy order entry system; identifies problems with orders and notifies pharmacist or nursing when orders need clarification or to request patient information (i.e. allergies, height, weight) when needed; accurately compounds IV Admixtures and other assigned preparations utilizing aseptic technique and proper pharmaceutical procedures; maintains stock in all assigned areas including the IV room and other pharmacy areas; performs related clerical duties including typing, answering phone, filing and greeting nurses and physicians at the Pharmacy window.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Education

Required -High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Required -None

Preferred - Hospital experience
Experience in a retail pharmacy environment

Certifications

Required - Must be eligible for the Board of Pharmacy Technician Certification in the state of practice, being registered with the Board of Pharmacy in the state of practice, and in possession of a work permit (if the PTCB test has not been taken and passed, the technician must apply for the next available exam)

Preferred - Certified as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of practice

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information. Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.

• Skills to operate standard pharmacy and office equipment.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.
  Must be able to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

• Provides excellent customer service to patients.

• Fills medication orders, charges/credits all medication, stocks, delivers, and inspects assigned areas.

• Prepares IV admixtures and other extemporaneous compounds.

• Maintains required certification and knowledge in order to perform functions optimally and within regulation requirements.

• Enters pharmacy orders.

Other related duties as required. The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills. Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

The employer maintains and complies with its & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue and as part of their employment, incumbents are not called upon to perform or assist in emergency care or first aid.

The incumbent has no occupational risk for exposure to communicable disease. There is potential to encounter hazardous medications and hazardous waste.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and/or disposal of contaminated waste. The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.