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We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.
Job Overview
The Advanced Pharmacy Technician has responsibility for assisting in all aspects of the drug distribution, billing and patient record keeping processes in the provision of Pharmaceutical Care.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides Drug Distribution
- Compounds Intravenous Solutions
- Performs Clerical Functions
- Packages Medications in Unit Dose Packaging
- Operates Departmental Equipment
- Maintains Departmental Systems and Records
- Complies with Standards of Employee Conduct
- Obtain labs and provide clinical support to the pharmacist
- Prepares selected extemporaneously compounded medications.
- Packages medications in Robot and unit dose packaging.
- Completes monthly unit inspections.
- Participates in inventory of Pharmaceuticals twice annually.
- Performs purchasing function in the absence of the Purchasing Specialist.
- Participates in department and hospital committees and quality improvement teams
- Provides training/orientation for new employees as needed.
What You Will Need
High School diploma. Employee with 6 months experience at Deaconess pharmacy required unless approved by Pharmacy Manager. Must staff in qualifying job functions as outlined by pharmacy management. Medical terminology knowledge preferred.
Must be licensed or qualify for license in the State of Indiana. Requires Certified Pharmacy Technician designation within 1 year of employment.
Pharmacy Services and Technology
The Pharmacy provides 24/365 access to pharmacist and pharmacy services. Technology plays an important role in the distribution process within Deaconess. The department strives to provide the most up-to-date equipment to ensure patient and staff safety. Medication distribution uses a combination of centralized and decentralized automation, bar code medication administration and smart pump technology. Patient information is managed through EPIC for both in and outpatients to create a complete medical record. The Pharmacy supports a decentralized patient-centered, integrated model.
