Pharmacy Tech - Certified (PRN - Shift Varies)

Washington-Regional-Medical-Center; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, AR is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to support dispensing, inventory control and patient recordkeeping under a pharmacist's supervision.

Responsibilities include managing automated cabinet inventory, delivering meds to units, refilling emergency kits, repacking hospital medications, and documenting medication histories to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy registration required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) required.
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician preferred.
• High school diploma or GED completed.

Responsibilities

• Manages inventory of automated dispensing cabinets.
• Delivers medications to nursing stations and patient care areas.
• Refills and manages inventory of emergency kits.
• Repackages medications for hospital use.
• Performs medication histories and documents actions per laws.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision and ValuesWashington 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 SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesManages inventory of automated dispensing cabinetsDeliver medications to nursing stations and other patient care areasRefill and manage inventory of emergency kitsRepack medications for hospital usePerform medication historiesComplete required documentation to meet state and federal lawsQualificationsEducation: 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.