Certified Pharmacy Technician - Waccamaw Community Hospital (Murrells Inlet, Sc)

Employee Type:
PRN
Work Shift:
Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)
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Position Summary:
Under the supervision of a pharmacist, the Certified Pharmacy Technician fills medication orders, prepackages, compounds pharmaceuticals, refills & orders meds to restocks meds & supplies, and delivers medications as needed. The Certified Pharmacy Technician agrees to support the goals, objectives, and proper function of the department and the hospital in order to provide positive patient outcomes while maintaining patient confidentiality. The Certified Pharmacy Technician will comply with the policies, laws, regulations, and standards that govern the practice of pharmacy as well as those of the hospital.
Summary of Primary Functions/Duties:

• Attention to detail with high speed efficiency and accuracy.
• Proficiency in calculations and data entry.
• Proficiency in pharmacy insurance processes.
• Fills medication orders for inpatient/outpatient areas, and for employee partners.
• Proficiency in Cash register money handling to sell Prescriptions and OTC items.
• Compounds, labels, and repackages medications under the supervision of pharmacist.
• Orders and Refills Med-Inventory. Works toward optimal inventory levels-max/min
• Assists pharmacist in processing controlled substances requisitions and associated documentation and filing required and utilization of CII Safe.
• Delivers supplies to patient units and ancillary areas as needed.
• Answers telephones and responds to questions and problems as authorized.
• Performs clerical and billing duties as assigned. Maintains logs and filing systems
• Orders medications/supplies from suppliers as assigned, and checks orders on receiving.
• Removes expired or soon to expire drugs from inventory and re-orders as necessary.
• USP 800 Compliant
• Precepts Pharmacy Tech Students & participates in applied education of Pharmacy Students
• Active role in Departmental projects such as Pharmacy Week/Poison Prevention Week/Health Fairs
• Attends annual orientation and other in-services as required by pharmacy and GHS. Completes and passes periodic competency tests as required by the department, the hospital or regulatory agencies.
• Maintains an appropriate level of competency in order to perform the job duties as required by the department as well as continuing education credits as required by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, the Board of Pharmacy, and any other regulatory agencies.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Certification:

• High School graduate or equivalent with strong math/algebra, reading comprehension, typing and computer entry skills.
• Technician Certification is required with compliance in all aspects of a GHS Certified Pharmacy Technician-level I.
• State Certified with LLR/SC Board of Pharmacy or Nationally Certified
• Specialized training in an accredited pharmacy Technician program is preferred.

Experience:

• Pharmacy Technician with 2 years of Retail Pharmacy experience.
• Must maintain an appropriate level of competency in order to perform the job duties as required by the department, the hospital and any regulatory agencies.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Good customer service and oral/written communication skills required.
• Strong knowledge of medications required.
• Ability to work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staffs.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
• Ability to set priorities, makes decisions, and responds quickly to emergency requests.
• Ability to assist the pharmacist in meeting the pharmaceutical needs of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.

Physical Requirements: Light-Medium Physical Agility Test (PAT) Rating
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently (activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) required to stand, sit, and walk; frequently to use hands, fingers; and frequently to talk or hear. The employee must exert 15 to 20 pounds of force occasionally (activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time), and/or 5 to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 5 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Occupational Hazards:

• Potential for exposure to hazardous and toxic substances (including chemotherapy, cytotoxic drugs, and cleaning solutions).
• Potential for exposure to sharp instruments.
• Potential for musculoskeletal injuries if proper lifting and carrying techniques are not used.
• Potential for exposure to infectious patients or materials is negligible.

Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.