Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem Various Shifts

Southeast Health; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Southeast Health in Dothan, AL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist and ensure safe, efficient medication delivery. The role covers stocking Pyxis machines, inventory management, unit dose preparation, narcotics handling, and responding to pharmacy calls.

Applicants should have Alabama Board license eligibility, with preference for those experienced in sterile compounding, hospital pharmacy settings, and relevant technician training.

Qualifications

• Experience with automated dispensing machines is preferred but not required.
• Experience in sterile compound preparation is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Stock and maintain Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain and rotate pharmacy inventory.
• Prepare medications for cart fill, first doses, and Pyxis restocks.
• Package medications for unit dose use.
• Handle narcotics for Pyxis restocks as required.
• Answer pharmacy telephone calls competently and assist pharmacist as needed.
• Perform sterile IV compounding per USP 797 guidelines when assigned to IV or cancer center areas.
• Maintain annual competencies as per USP 797 when applicable.
• Assist OR and Anesthesia staff with medication needs as directed by pharmacist.

Skills

Automated dispensing

Sterile compounding

Education

Alabama Pharmacy Technician license

PTCB certification preferred

Pharmacy technician training program (preferred)

Job description

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Job Description Summary

A Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting the pharmacist as dictated by the Alabama Board of Pharmacy to provide medications safely and efficiently to our patients.

Job Description

• Accurately and efficiently stock and maintain automated dispensing cabinets (Pyxis)
• Maintain and rotate pharmacy inventory
• Prepare medications for cart fill, first doses and automated dispensing cabinet (Pyxis) restocks
• Package medications for unit dose use
• Responsibly handle narcotics as required for automated dispensing machine (Pyxis) restocks
• Competently answer telephone calls to the pharmacy
• Assist pharmacist as needed
• Other duties as assigned; help other staff members within the department or organization to complete all task required
• Accurately and efficiently perform sterile IV compounding per USP 797 guidelines (not for all technicians, only if assigned to IV or cancer center compounding areas)
• Maintain all annual competencies required by USP 797 guidelines (not for all technicians, only if assigned to IV or cancer center compounding areas)
• Help maintain cleanliness of all pharmacy areas as assigned
• Interview patients and accurately compile home medication list (not for all technicians, only for Emergency Department Med Rec Pharmacy Technicians)
• Restock and maintain Anesthesia Carts (not for all technicians, only if assigned to OR Pharmacy)
• Assist OR and Anesthesia staff with medication needs as directed by pharmacist (not for all technicians, only if assigned to OR Pharmacy)

Required Skills/Abilities

• Experience with automated dispensing machines preferred, but not required
• Experience in sterile compound preparation preferred, but not required

Minimum Experience Required

• No experience required

Minimum Experience Preferred

• Hospital Pharmacy experience preferred
• 1-3 years as a pharmacy technician in retail or hospital setting preferred

Minimum Education Required

• Must have an Alabama Board of Pharmacy Technician license or able to obtain a license prior to employment

Minimum Education Preferred

• Certified Pharmacy technician (PTCB) or other nationally recognized certification preferred, but not required
• LPN, Advanced EMT or Military Trained Pharmacy Technicians will also be considered
• Completion of pharmacy technician training program preferred, but not required

Shift

Day Shift Details

Various

FTE

0.2

Type

Per Diem

Equal Employment Employer

Southeast Health is committed to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Southeast Health will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.