Certified Pharmacy Technician

Location: Three Rivers

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Under the clinical supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and legal and regulatory requirements, the technician compounds sterile products, prepares unit‑of‑use pharmaceuticals for dispensing, and ensures delivery of products and pharmaceutical supplies to patient care areas. The position also maintains pharmacy working inventory.

Mission, Values and Service Goals

• MISSION:
  We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES:
  Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS:
  Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Prepares Pharmaceuticals for Dispensing to Patients

• Packaging bulk products into unit‑of‑use packaging.
• Compounding products by combining several ingredients after review of calculations and measures by a licensed pharmacist.
• Selecting medications for individual patients from stock areas based on computer‑generated information.
• Selecting medications for newly received patient and refill prescriptions based on computer‑generated labels and/or reports and verbal and written instructions.
• Verifying accuracy of medications to be replaced in unit‑based automated dispensing cabinets.
• Generating pick lists and labels as required.

Maintains Working Inventory Within Established Department Guidelines

• Reviewing stock levels and recording for order.
• Removing stock from storage areas and replenishing active use areas.
• Replenishing contents of various kits, trays, carts, etc., maintained for specialty areas.
• Routinely checking storage areas for outdated product, removing from stock and placing in designated areas according to departmental policies.

Processes Patient Charges and Credits

• Validating and charging Fill and Update Lists using the department computer.
• Entering charges and credits into the department computer from various sources such as documents, discontinued medications and/or medications collected following patient discharge.

Assures Delivery Of Pharmaceuticals To Patient Care Areas

• Carrying prepared pharmaceuticals to all patient care areas and placing them in prescribed locations, including replenishing unit‑based automated dispensing cabinets.
• Delivering medication carts to patient care areas and exchanging drawers or other containers on a daily basis.

Assists Pharmacist In Provision Of Pharmaceutical Care

• Reviewing and collecting data used by pharmacists in pharmaceutical care.
• Collecting and entering data into the pharmacy information system as directed.
• Answering telephone calls, greeting staff, and responding appropriately if qualified or authorized to do so.

Performs Other Functions to Maintain Personal Competence and Contribute to Department Effectiveness

• Performing other job‑related duties and projects as assigned.
• Performing inspections of assigned patient care areas using printed guidelines.
• Collecting data, conducting quality monitors and completing documentation as assigned.
• Maintaining logs, records and other required documentation accurately, filing documents in appropriate locations.

Organizational Responsibilities

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established time frames.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established time frames.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

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