Pharmacy Technician

beloithealthsystem; Beloit (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Pharmacy Technician to our team! This role involves assisting pharmacists, managing inventory, and preparing medications under supervision. Applicants must be high school graduates with a Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician license.

The position offers varied shifts and is essential for ongoing pharmacy projects. Candidates with certification and hospital experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality of patient information.
• Previous Pharmacy hospital technician experience preferred.
• Adherence to established Health System policies is required.

Responsibilities

• Performs medication procurement and distribution tasks.
• Assists pharmacists by triaging phone calls.
• Inspects assigned floor stock and pharmacy storage areas.
• Delivers medications to patient care areas.
• Demonstrates ability to perform functions accurately within software.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician licensure

Medication preparation

Inventory management

Extemporaneous compounding

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician licensure

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) recommended

Job description

Beloit Health System is looking to add a Pharmacy Technician to our Team!

• Shift: 1st and 2nd
• Schedule: Varied (10-hour shifts between 6:30a-9p)
• Hours per week: Varied - Per Diem
• Benefits Status: Not Eligible
• Department: Pharmacy

The Pharmacy Technician, under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, performs specific job responsibilities related to the procurement and distribution of medications, in the preparation of IV admixtures, in the preparation of IV chemotherapy preparations and functions as a key person in various ongoing pharmacy projects.

• Assists pharmacists by triaging phone calls and completing various other tasks as requested.
• Performs scheduled and emergent Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ACD) restocks.
• Bills and credits medications according to department guidelines.
• Prepacks unit-dose medications.
• Assures proper storage of drugs with consideration to stability, storage requirements and expiration.
• Monitors the pharmacy inventory to ensure both adequate stock of all medications as well as working to decrease overall stock. Works with the Inventory Coordinator and Director of Pharmacy to establish minimal but adequate PAR levels of supplies.
• Inspects assigned floor stock areas and pharmacy storage areas monthly. Routinely checks for outdates, impending expiration, and proper storage of medications.
• Housekeeping duties as necessary to maintain orderliness in the department.
• Assists with extemporaneous compounding of medications, including calculations and reference searches related to compounding for all age groups ranging from the neonatal to the geriatric patient.
• Delivers medications to patient care areas. Selects and delivers controlled substances, following department and regulatory procedures.
• Fills and charges floor stock medication as needed.
• Loads new medication items into the dispensing machine under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Prints reports and assists nursing with discrepancies for the automated dispensing machine.
• Demonstrates ability to perform functions accurately and efficiently within computer software application.

Job Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Wisconsin Pharmacy Technician licensure.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) recommended.
• Previous Pharmacy hospital technician experience preferred.
• Adheres to established Health System and Pharmacy department policies, rules, and regulations
• Maintains ethical conduct and keeps confidential personal and medical information about patients.
• Reporting Relationship: Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacist

Behavior and Attitude

The mission of Beloit Health System, Inc. is to be the leader in regional health and wellness services that delivers high-quality value and satisfaction to our patients and communities we serve.

Beloit Health System requires the employee to maintain integrity as a fully engaged employee. Each employee will perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services and patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance. The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.