Pharmacy Technician-PRN

Macon Community Hospital; Lafayette (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hospital benefits

Job summary

Macon Community Hospital in Lafayette, TN seeks a Pharmacy Technician to perform storage, packaging and labeling of drugs, with accurate record keeping and patient charging. The role supports inventory control, pricing and ordering, and may handle related clerical duties.

Requirements include a National Pharmacy Technician certificate, a high school diploma or GED, and 4+ years hospital pharmacy experience (or an LPN license). Strong communication and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• National Pharmacy Technician certificate is required.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Four or more years experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy required or LPN license.
• Good communication skills, both orally and written.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual technical tasks involved with storage, distribution, packaging and labeling of drugs.
• Maintain associated record keeping and patient charging systems.
• Assist with inventory control, drug pricing and ordering of supplies.
• Perform related clerical duties and special administrative projects.

Education

National Pharmacy Technician certificate

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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As Needed Technical Lafayette, TN, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1139

Salary Range: $18.00 To $22.00 Hourly

Position Description

Department Name:

Pharmacy

Reports to (Title):

Pharmacist

I.Position Summary

This position is responsible for performing the manual technical tasks involved with the proper storage, distribution, packagingand labeling of drugs, associated record keeping, and patient charging systems. A Pharmacy Technician also assists withinventory control, drug pricing, ordering of supplies, and performs related clerical duties. Performs special projects of anadministrative nature requiring advanced technical knowledge of department’s operations.

II.Position Requirements:

A.Licensure/Certification/Registration: National Pharmacy Technician certificate is required.

B.Education: H.S. diploma or GED

C.Experience: Four or more years experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy required/or LPN license.

D.Special qualifications: Good communication skills, both orally and written. Computer skills helpful. Ability to work withothers as a team to ensure quality patient care.

III.Degree of Supervision Required:

Involves general guidance and direction by Department Manager.

IV. Ages of Patients Served:

This position requires competence in assessment, treatment, and/or care for the age groups indicated. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training, or experience.

Birth - 1 Year

Infant

2-12 Year

Pediatric

13-18 Years

Adolescent

19-69 Years

Adult

70 +

Geriatric

N/A

No responsibility to treat or care for patients

V. Working Conditions:

Hospital rooms, common areas, clinical departments, and hospital grounds. Potential hazards include:

Exposure to

None

Some

Frequent

Very

Frequent

Exposure to

None

Some

Frequent

Very

Frequent

toxic/caustic chemicals

X

blood or body fluids

X

extreme conditions, hot or cold

X

communicable diseases

X

X

X

moving mechanical arts

X

X

potential electric shock

X

X

X

other (as listed)

high pitched Noises

X

needles or other sharp objects

X

VI. Physical Requirements:

Requires corrected hearing and vision to within functional ranges. Requires frequent bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, moving, lifting of patients, and sufficient manual dexterity to operate therapeutic equipment. Must be able to stand for long periods at a time. Good mental and physical health to work for long periods of time in a highly stressful atmosphere is required. Frequently required to lift or carry 10-20 lbs and occasionally required to lift or carry up to 50 lbs.

VII. Personal Protective Equipment:

This position requires the use of personal protective equipment during various tasks/activities. Personal protective equipment includes, but is not limited to, gloves, masks and safety glasses.

I have reviewed these job requirements and verify that I can perform all essential functions of this position. I understand that information regarding patients at this facility is confidential and is not to be disclosed without written authorization of the patient or authorized representative. I will discuss patient's information only in the course of my duties and never in open areas such as hallways, snack bar, etc., where it might be overheard by visitors or other patients, or outside of the hospital while off duty. I also understand that information in some patient’s records may be governed by federal regulation and that disclosure of such information is punishable by fine or imprisonment, even after I leave the employment of the facility. I certify that I have completed HIPAA training and will honor all policies and procedures. I understand that violations of these policies and procedures may result in sanctions. I agree to abide by all local, state and federal laws.