Pharmacy Tech - Certified (PRN - Shift Varies)

StartupNWA; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical System in Fayetteville, AR seeks a Certified Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, and updating patient records under supervision.

The role emphasizes accurate medication histories, inventory control, and compliance with state and federal pharmacy requirements in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
• Licensure and Certifications: Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy registration and CPhT certification required.
• Experience: Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages inventory of automated dispensing cabinets.
• 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

Medication distribution

Inventory management

Documentation

Patient safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy registration

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)

Tools

Automated dispensing cabinets

Job description

Education LevelCertification in related field## DescriptionWashington 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.Washington Regional Mission, Vision and Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we fulfill our purpose.**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.