Pharmacy Technician - EMRMC and Bluegrass Drug Store - Flex​/PRN - 1st Shift

Pharmacy Technician - EMRMC and Bluegrass Drug Store - Flex/PRN - 1st Shift

#26-784

Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Inc.

015510 - EMRMC Retail Pharmacy

Flex (PRN)

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Systems Director of Pharmacy and direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist, performs a variety of duties essential to the purchasing, preparation, distribution and charging of prescriptions. Must be able to perform functions related to prescription interpretation, order entry, dispensation, labeling, billing and inventory. Must be able to perform cash and charge transactions. Must be registered as a pharmacy technician with the KY Board of Pharmacy prior to hire date.

Non certified pharmacy technicians are hired with the expectation they achieve certification (CPHT) credential within 6 months of hire and be moved to the certified technician job description. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS,

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares non-sterile dosage forms as ordered by the physician under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist.
• This position is authorized to gain entry into medication rooms/storage areas and have access to medications within the scope of their essential job description.
• Screens for appropriate storage and security of medications in the pharmacy and other departments.
• Assists Pharmacist in maintaining adequate inventory of medications and related stock. Informs supervisor of low stock on shelf or when last item used if unable to reorder independently. Assists in the receiving process for daily wholesaler orders or direct vendor shipments. Orders sufficient OTC items for front end needs/demand.
• Pulls medications from inventory prior to expiration date.
• Process refill requests to providers.
• Picks medication from shelf per prescription order, scans barcode to verify accuracy during order entry and appropriately labels and uses auxiliary labels for safety.
• Appropriately handles hazardous drugs and waste per policy.
• Maintains records of medication and narcotic distribution while adhering to Federal and State laws regarding distribution, dispensing and destruction of controlled substances.
• Provides excellent customer service to our patients and providers. Works to resolve conflict professionally.
• Obtains PA or other required documentation from provider to facilitate reimbursement from payor.
• Exemplifies quality patient and customer service by responding to needs communicated by telephone and other communication tools.
• Makes timely and accurate deliveries of medications to patient rooms, off site delivery locations or curbside.
• Reprioritizes and multi-tasks continuously based on workload.
• Triages phone calls knowing when to refer to pharmacist or to handle independently. Contributes to the efficient communications of the Department.
• Appropriately manages will-call station. Performs Associate payroll deduction, cash, charge and chaplain’s fund transactions
• Demonstrates a commitment to professional accountability and growth to maintain and expand knowledge and skills. Seeks certification within 6 month of hire to continue employment.
• Contributes to the achievement of the mission and philosophy of the Organization.
• Contributes to the effective operations of the Organization by demonstrating dependability in job performance.
• Demonstrates a commitment to incorporating the core concepts of patient family centered care into practice (dignity, respect, information sharing, and participation).
• Demonstrates a commitment to the development and implementation of shared governance across the Organization.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS,…