Pharmacy Technician

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Bangor | Pharmacy Services | Full Time

Salary range-  USD

The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, such as differentials, incentive programs and benefits.

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department:Pharmacy - EMMC

Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Work Type:Full Time

Work Schedule:7:00 PM to 7:00 AM

Salary Range : $ 18.50 - $22.10

Exempt:
No

Summary
:

Assist pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution while ensuring a high degree of quality and accuracy during daily tasks. Pharmacy Technicians coordinate with co-workers and other staff members, including RNs, CNAs, Pharmacists, etc. to ensure correct and timely filling and distribution of patient medication orders. Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for preparing and manufacturing medications, as prescribed following established protocols and procedures.

Technicians also participate in the creation and management of medication histories in the electronic health records.

Responsibilities
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• Provides excellent customer service and answers the phone in a timely manner (within 3 rings)
• Requires supervision by pharmacist and relies on Pharmacy Technicians II and III for questions
• Position intended for learning and potential advancement to Technician II the approval/recommendation of the immediate supervisor
• Prepare for and participate in inventory count preparation and processed as required (cycle counts)
• Remove outdated or recalled products in a timely fashion for return to the appropriate vendor
• Alert manager to any problems or situations as they occur and enlist his/her help if necessary
• Maintain clean and adequate inventory levels of supplies
• A pharmacy technician may engage in the practice of pharmacy at a pharmacy only under the direct supervision of a pharmacist as defined in Chapter 1, Section 14 of the board's rules.
• Oversees pharmaceutical inventory using PYXIS system and assists with processing patient charges and preparation of medications for dispensing.
• Selects correct medications and quantities.
• Accurately restocks medications to the correct pocket.
• Outdates medications as necessary.
• Documents charges when necessary.
• Performs Pyxis functions accurately and timely.
• Delivers stock in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoots issues with machines.
• Performs monthly unit inspections using appropriate documentation form.
• Prepares compounds and dispenses medications, and sterile compounds upon physician's orders.
• Selects correct solutions and medications and performs accurate dosage calculations.
• Follows appropriate hand hygiene and garbing procedures.
• Appropriately compounds sterile preparations Low and Medium Risk sterile preparations.
• Adheres to inspection control procedures for IV room and maintains logs.
• Documents appropriately including charges/credits.
• Restocks returned medications when appropriate.
• Delivers medications in a timely manner.
• Completed and Passed Semi-Annual Sterile Compounding competency.
• Maintains accurate control substance inventory.
• Selects correct medications and quantities.
• Documents discrepancies when necessary.
• Reviews the CII safe to Pyxis Report at close of shift.
• Assists nursing in review of discrepancies
• Assists in maintaining appropriate stock levels.
• Supplies reorder information to Pharmacy Buyer.
• Orders IV solutions and other supplies utilizing the Online Ordering System.
• Restocks work areas as necessary.
• Receives wholesale and direct orders in the absence of the Pharmacy Buyer.
• Cleans and dusts medications storage areas as necessary.
• Documents borrow/loan transactions.
• Removes outdates from shelves
• Performs additional duties as required or assigned

Other Information
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• Any pharmacy technician who is immunization‑certified must maintain active BLS certification as part of their role.
• A pharmacy technician may not perform any of the following tasks:
  Clinically evaluate a patient profile relative to drugs that have or will be dispensed;
  Make decisions that require the education and professional training of a pharmacist;
  Sign any federally-required controlled substance or inventory form.
• A pharmacy technician shall carry the wallet-sized license card issued by the board at all times the technician is on duty and shall produce the card upon request of the pharmacist in charge, a pharmacist on duty or an agent of the…