Pharmacy Technician I PRN

Arkansas Children’s Hospital; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for the day shift (8am–6pm), part-time. You will assist pharmacists with medication delivery, prepare doses, stock supplies, and communicate issues to the staff pharmacist.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED; associate degree recommended; AR State Board Pharmacy Technician certification preferred; entry-level experience OK.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree recommended.

Responsibilities

• Prepares medication and IVs, fills orders, and refills efficiently and accurately.
• Communicates issues with order preparation or delivery to the staff pharmacist.
• Performs aseptic and sterile processing as needed.
• Maintains proper storage, labeling and expiration dates of medications.

Skills

Pharmacy technician duties

Communication with staff

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree (recommended)

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana. CURRENT EMPLOYEES: Please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account (https://www.myworkday.com/archildrens/)and search the "Find Jobs" report. Work Shift: Day Shift Time Type: Part time Department: CC014260 Retail Pharmacy Summary: Pharmacy Hours 8am to 6pm. 8-hour shifts. PRN Salary: Most new hires start between $18.30-$22.80 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications. Additional Information: Pharmacy Technicians provide basic assistance to pharmacists and other healthcare professionals with the medication delivery system. Technicians will prepare new and refill medication doses which include oral, injectable, IV solutions, floor stock requests and other supply needs. They will communicate any issues with order preparation and delivery with staff pharmacist. Required Education: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Recommended Education: Associate Degree Required Work Experience: Entry Level - Experience not Required. Recommended Work Experience: Required Certifications: Pharmacy Technician - AR State Board of Pharmacy Recommended Certifications: Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician Certification - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

• Prepares medication and IVs, fills order request, cart fills and refills efficiently and accurately.
• Processes orders safely, prioritizing needs. Repackages and labels medications appropriately. Investigates and processes missing doses of medications.
• Fills emergency and stat orders in a timely manner.
• Performs controlled substances responsibilities which may include delivery, inventory, returns, preparation and labeling and communication of problems or discrepancies to management.
• Communicates with other hospital staff to provide information and resolve issues to improve patient care. Solves issues with missing medication, debits and credits, etc.
• Maintains drug storage areas to assure items are stored in a clean and orderly manner. Checks and cleans expired medication area, updates lot numbers and expiration dates.
• Performs aseptic and clean procedures when processing sterile and non sterile medication orders.
• Documents fill list, manufacturing and repackaging, ordering unit dose oral solids and liquids. Assists with stocking and inventory control. Repackages medications from bulk to single units and updates lot numbers and expiration dates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s has met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. "Arkansas Children’s is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children’s, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better." Michael – Business Operations Manager "Arkansas Children’s Hospital is a prestigious institution that cares for children." Linda – Information Systems Analyst "We are an organization of care, love, and hope while we champion children." Angela – Parking and Fleet Coordinator "Care, love, and hope for children!" Kathy – Administrative Assistant "When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care. As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick – Supply Assistant