Pharmacy Technician PRN- Days

Kindred Hospital Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Greensboro is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, including IV additives, under supervision. This hospital setting emphasizes accuracy and aseptic technique.

Responsibilities include processing medication records, restocking, labeling, and communicating with clinical staff. Candidates should have a high school diploma and preferably hospital pharmacy experience; strong math and computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong written and verbal communication with clinical staff.
• Experience or familiarity with hospital pharmacy processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist to prepare and dispense medications.
• Prepare IV additives and labels using aseptic technique.
• Process medication records and enter data into computer systems.
• Restock shelves, rotate stock, and manage inventory records.
• Support IV packing, packaging, and related documentation.
• Communicate with nursing and clinical staff to fulfill prescriptions.

Skills

Communication

Math skills

Multitasking

English fluency

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Description

Kindred Hospital Greensboro is a 101-bed long-term acute care hospital treating chronically, critically ill patients who require an extended stay in a hospital setting with individualized care plans. We offer a 6-bed ICU and seven negative pressure rooms. We are accessible via I-85 expressway, nestled between Clinton Heights and Lincoln Heights Neighborhoods for your convenience.

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician under the direct supervision of the (Market) Manager/Director of Pharmacy or Registered Pharmacist – and according to the standards procedures-dispenses additives for IV and irrigating solutions, mixes IV additive solutions as required using aseptic technique with the laminar air flow hood, types labels, prepares and files charge slips, and performs other related duties.

Essential Functions

• Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations, fills bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and prepares labels for bottles.
• Fills orders with correct medications. Prepares unit of use dosage when possible.
• Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to patient, computes charges, and enters data in computer.
• Prepares intravenous (IV) packs.
• Generates required reports; pick i.v., production reports. Performs backup procedures correctly.
• Recycles product as appropriate. Changes prep and expiration date on recycled product.
• Dates times and initials all vials for reuse.
• Prioritizes work (i.e. stats made first). Delivers IVS to proper locations. Restocks shelves and rotates stock. Properly disposes of non-recyclable solutions. Maintains i.v. refrigerator temperature log.
• Receives and stores incoming supplies.
• Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records.
• Returns medications to stock and rotates stock. Fills requisitions from Nursing floors in a timely fashion. Can calculate appropriate medication doses based on patient’s age Adult and Geriatrics.
• Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

• The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with clinical staff.
• Self-motivated, self-directed with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good math and science skills
• Good stress coping skills.
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Licenses/Certification

• State Certification/Licensure if required by state.

Experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
• Basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.