Certified Pharmacy Technician I

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists pharmacists in medication dispensing areas. Fills prescriptions under the direct supervision of the pharmacists. Assists patients and family at the pharmacy window and refers questions to a pharmacist when necessary. Assists in processing mail-out orders. Delivers medications to the appropriate patient care areas. Assists in compounding medications that are not readily available from the manufacturer.
• Maintains appropriate patient records. Accurately files and maintains patient care records. Completes charges/credits in a timely and accurate manner. Maintains accountability records and performs routine audits.
• Performs dispensing functions in the intravenous program. Aseptically prepares parenteral nutrition solutions, antibiotics and other medications for parenteral use, including home infusion therapies. Maintains a working knowledge of delivery systems and devices used to prepare and administer parenteral products and assures that all work is checked by a pharmacist before dispensing. Stocks and reorders supplies from warehouse for daily replenishment and works closely with pharmacists and warehouse staff to project reorder needs for weekend and holiday periods.
• Facilitates workflow for the inpatient dispensing area. Accurately fills unit dose medications including the unit dose fill list. Prioritizes the processing of orders as entered by centralized and decentralized pharmacists. Assesses and replenishes nursing floor stock and Pyxis stock, including controlled substances, in a timely manner. Delivers medications to the appropriate patient care areas. Replenishes stock supplies for all emergency supply carts (e.g., crash carts, tackle boxes, ACU-related auxiliary drug supplies such as the Anesthesia Drug Carts). Stocks and reorders supplies from warehouse for daily replenishment and works closely with pharmacists and warehouse staff to project reorder needs for weekend and holiday periods.
• Maintains competencies required as a certified pharmacy technician. Maintains current certification and state registration as a pharmacy technician. Participates in orientation, education, and training programs. Reviews literature and other materials as assigned. Completes all competencies and skills assessment requirements.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed in order to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• High school diploma/GED is required. Graduate of a certified pharmacy technician training program is preferred.

Minimum Experience:

• Four (4) years of pharmacy experience is required with a high school diploma/GED.
• No experience is required for a graduate of a certified pharmacy technician training program.
• Hospital pharmacy experience with parenteral and unit dose medication preparation preferred. Experience with office computer software applications is preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

• (LC: PHRMTCH-TN) Registration of Pharmacy Technician License with the State of Tennessee required. Registration must be renewed every two (2) years.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

• (LC: PTCB-PTECH) Pharmacy Technician Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) required.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; kneel; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to cuts, scrapes, needle punctures, cytotoxic materials, and infectious diseases.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. An essential function of the job is to be able to comply with all applicable federal, state and local safety and health regulations that would apply to this job.
• The employee must move about the work space to access work surface and shelves, cabinets, drawers, and equipment that are at, below or above the work surface.
• Nothing in this job description limits management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time as business needs dictate. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

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