Pharmacy Tech - Certified (PRN - Shift Varies)

Washington Regional; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and maintaining patient records within their scope of practice. The role supports patient care across the hospital setting in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

The position emphasizes adherence to state and federal regulations, accurate documentation, and teamwork under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Registration with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy and National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages medication inventory and automated dispensing systems.
• Deliver medications to nursing stations and patient care areas.
• Refill and manage inventory of emergency kits.
• Repack medications for hospital use.
• Perform medication histories.
• Complete required documentation to meet state and federal laws.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision and Values

Washington Regional Medical System (the "System") is our region's only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. The System includes a 425-bed acute care hospital known as Washington Regional Medical Center (the "Hospital") which is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The Hospital is supported by the System- including primary, specialty and urgent care operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging staff to give back to the community in which we live and work ... and give back to each other.

Mission

Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high quality care, prevention and wellness education.

Vision

To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas --- the best place to receive care and the best place to give care.

Values

To treat others - patients and their families, visitors, physicians, and each other - as we would want to be treated.

Position Summary

The role of the Certified Pharmacy Technician reports to the Director of Pharmacy. This position, under close supervision of a registered pharmacist, assists the pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records as assigned within their scope of practice.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Manages inventory of automated dispensing cabinets
• Deliver medications to nursing stations and other patient care areas
• Refill and manage inventory of emergency kits
• Repack medications for hospital use
• Perform medication histories
• Complete required documentation to meet state and federal laws

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
• Licensure and Certifications: Registration with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT), required.
• Experience: Experience as a Pharmacy Technician, preferred.

Work Environment

This position will spend 80% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment and 20% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs.