Pharmacy Technician IV - Trainer - UH Pharmacy - University Hospital

USA Health; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits eligibility (≥20 hours)

Job summary

USA Health in Mobile, AL seeks a Pharmacy Technician IV with trainer responsibilities to support hospital operations. You will use the Hospital Information System, maintain equipment, and ensure accurate sterile compounding while upholding HIPAA and safety standards.

This role requires a High School diploma, Alabama LPT license, CPT certification, and IV training within 180 days; 2 years of experience preferred. The position offers full-time hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 2 years of experience preferred.
• LPT license with Alabama Board registry as Pharmacy Technician required.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPT) required.
• IV training within 180 days required.
• Comparable education/experience may substitute for requirements.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with hospital staff daily using written and oral skills.
• Access the Hospital Information System via computer.
• Maintain and operate pharmacy equipment; report issues.
• Restock medications and supplies around the hospital.
• Adhere to HIPAA and organizational policies; ethical conduct.
• Perform aseptic technique for sterile compounding and calculate doses.
• Maintain licenses and PTCB/NHA certifications.
• Trainer duties: develop training plans for new hires and assess progress.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech - Alabama

Certified Pharmacy Technician

IV training within 180 Days

2 years of experience preferred

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well‑being of our community.

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well‑being of our community.

Responsibilities

• The Pharmacy Technician IV professional responsibility within their scope of practice will be the following:
  • Use written and oral communication skills daily to communicate with hospital staff.
  • Utilizes a computer to access the Hospital Information System.
  • Maintain and operate required pharmacy equipment. Report Broken or malfunctioning equipment. Maintain current and adequate medication and supplies around the hospital as needed.
  • Utilizes proper body mechanics by lifting heavy equipment and medical supplies of 50lbs or more. Restocks all work areas as necessary.
  • Abide by and enforce all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values.
  • Adheres to organization's policies including confidentiality.(HIPPA)
  • Adheres to department and organization's policies on dress code.
  • Utilizes aseptic technique to compound sterile medications with the ability to calculate and measure doses.
  • Consistency in punctuality, attendance and performance.
  • Maintains license and PTCB/NHA Certifications.
  • Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude.
    
• As Technician Trainer:
  • Works with technician supervisor to create a training plan for new hires
  • Assists new hires with learning clean room techniques, policies and procedures for sterile compounding
  • Assists new hires with learning job duties and responsibilites including hospital policy
  • Works with technician supervisor to assess new hire progress and create an action plan to ensure all employees are trained in a consistent manner.
  • Assist with other pharmacy duties as assigned.
    
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• 2 years of experience Preferred
• LPT - Licensed Pharmacy Tech - current registry with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician Required and
• Certified as a Pharmacy Technician with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Required
• IV trained within 180 Days Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.