Pharmacy Tech, PT with benefits

Unity Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to perform essential functions including drug preparation, distribution, and compliance with pharmacy laws. The role requires Arkansas Pharmacy Technician Licensure, familiarity with drug purchasing processes, and the ability to maintain accurate records and labeling.

The technician must ensure compliance with safety protocols and assist pharmacists in a variety of operations ensuring patient safety and efficient medication management.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in basic mathematical skills and use of the metric system.
• Pharmacy technician experience preferred.
• Knowledge of healthcare institution and pharmacy ethics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain drug packaging and labeling procedures.
• Assist with drug purchasing and inventory control.
• Document cleanings of IV suite and hoods.

Skills

Mathematical proficiency

Computer skills

Record-keeping

Education

High school education or equivalent

Arkansas Pharmacy Technician Licensure

Job description

Overview

Performs technical (non-judgmental) functions of drug preparation, drug distribution and drug charge control for inpatients, outpatients and associates in accordance with established standards set forth by the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists.

Familiar with essential functions relating to drug purchasing and inventory control and the usual technician functions associated with institutional drug distribution systems. Maintains that all medications and supplies are in-date and stored per the manufacturer’s recommendations in a clean and orderly manner. Assists the Pharmacist in ordering and receiving all IV fluids and supplies from Materials Management. Completes and documents all cleanings of the IV suite and hoods per USP 797 guidelines and institution policies. Familiar with essential technician functions associated with dispensing prescriptions for associates. Strictly complies with all HIPAA laws and guidelines. All other duties as outlined and/or allowed by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy. Abides by the legal requirement that all dispensing and/or compounding of medications by a Pharmacy Technician must be checked by a Pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Maintain drug packaging and labeling procedures and aseptic compounding and parenteral admixture operations.
• Support drug dosages, administration rules and dosage form knowledge; detect errors and ensure accuracy in records and charges.
• Assist with drug purchasing, inventory control, and ensuring medications and supplies are in-date and properly stored.
• Assist Pharmacist in ordering and receiving IV fluids and supplies; document cleanings of the IV suite and hoods per USP 797.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: A high school education, equivalent, or advanced training with competency in basic mathematical skills and use of the metric system. Arkansas Pharmacy Technician Licensure is required. The associate must be licensed and meet all requirements of the State Health Department and State Board of Pharmacy.
• Training and Experience: Pharmacy technician experience is preferred. Must have mathematical proficiency to accurately complete dosage calculations and solutions preparation, computer skills, and basic record-keeping skills.
• Job Knowledge: Demonstrated knowledge of the healthcare institution and its pharmacy department, ethics governing pharmacy practice, drug dosages, administration rules, dosage forms, labeling and packaging procedures, aseptic compounding, and parenteral admixture operations. Ability to detect errors in records and charges; working knowledge of pharmaceutical terms, abbreviations, and symbols.
• Safety Sensitive: YES

Physical and Mental Effort

• Physical: Ability to perform lifting up to forty pounds, walking, standing, bending, and pushing of carts.
• Mental: Requires concentration and the ability to adjust pace with workload; subject to interruptions from nursing personnel, pharmacists, and other technical staff.

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job where impaired performance could harm health or safety. Any associate using medical marijuana, even with a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a safety sensitive position.