PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFIED III - INFUSION CENTER - PRN/OPTIONAL, DAY SHIFT

Job Overview :

A hospital Pharmacy Technician III is a healthcare professional who plays an integral role in the pharmacy operations. Under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, the pharmacy technician assists the pharmacist in the distribution of medications to patients in the hospital (inpatient and outpatient units, emergency room, and operating room).

The distribution of medications, includes but is not limited to, selecting, counting, compounding, packing, labeling, and delivering medications.

A Pharmacy Technician III is responsible for the preparation of sterile compounds, including chemotherapy and hazardous substances and for maintaining the sterile environment in the IV Room.

Employees must be proficient in accessing and viewing the electronic health record and pharmacy automated systems. Employees will work in multiple areas of the pharmacy to maintain competency and broaden skills for all areas of the job scope

Job Requirements :

High School Degree or GED

Active National Pharm Tech Cert (CPhT) is required

Approved cert is through Pharm Tech Cert Board (PCTB) and ExCPT Cert by the National Healthcareer Association Active registration with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician

Must be able to compound sterile products and maintain a sterile environment

Up to 1 year experience Technical Pharmacy Experience must be as a Pharmacy Technician II to be eligible to move into the Pharmacy Technician III position

Job Responsibilities :

Assists the pharmacist in the preparation, dispensing, and distribution of compounded sterile products, including CHEMOTHERAPY AND HAZARDOUS medications while following current guidelines and policy (USP 797, USP 800, ASHP, NIOSH and Board of Pharmacy laws and regulations) and department procedures.

Performs hand hygiene and garbing and cleaning and disinfecting of the hoods and room according to policy and keeps accurate cleaning logs.

Prioritizes IV medication production appropriately and disposes of IV and chemotherapy / hazardous waste. Adheres to all safety requirements when handling, preparing, labeling, and disposing of chemotherapy and hazardous medications.

Assists in non-sterile medication preparation by selecting, counting, compounding, packaging, scanning, labeling, filling, and delivering medications per department guidelines.

Selects the appropriate medications and accurately labels. Weighs, measures, and mixes ingredients by using proper calculations, equipment, and technique.

Works Automated Dispensing Machine, able to load / refill / unload, outdate, and resolve discrepancies. Stock Orders / Emergency Carts / Boxes : and accurately fills in a timely manner.

Accurately and efficiently transports medications from the pharmacy to areas outside of the pharmacy (tubing, cart delivery, IV Run, STAT, .

Responsible for maintaining an accurate controlled substances (CII-CV) inventory and for reviewing and maintaining controlled substance records.

Immediately reports unresolved controlled discrepancies to a supervisor.

Responsible for maintaining an accurate controlled substances (CII-CV) inventory and for reviewing and maintaining controlled substance records.

Immediately reports unresolved controlled discrepancies to a supervisor.

Optimizes workflow by efficiently and accurately completing job duties and prioritizing workload. Has a good overall job knowledge and uses good technical and procedural judgment.

Assists with other duties as necessary for efficient pharmacy operations. Shows initiative and flexibility in carrying out day to day tasks.

Utilizes appropriate and logical problem solving techniques. Indentifies critical issues and communicates to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.

Appropriately uses pharmacy technology. Follows department standards of work, policies, and workflows. Maintains the pharmacy automation (changing consumables, cleaning, etc).

Identifies, troubleshoots, and reports pharmacy automation issues. Accesses patient information, processes in-basket Rx Messages, and prints labels in the Electronic Health Record.

Responds politely and professionally to pharmacist / nursing / physician / patient or other requests via telephone, in writing, or in person.

Appropriately manages, triages, and ensures timely follow-up of all requests. Assists in the training of new employees.

Other Job-Related Information :

Must be a Pharmacy Technician II to be eligible to move into the Pharmacy Technician III position

Required to train in compounding sterile hazardous medications and to be available to compound hazardous medications when the need arises

Will be working with hazardous and toxic substances

Working Conditions : Climbing - Rarely

Climbing - Rarely

Concentrating - Consistently

Continous Learning - Consistently

Hearing : Conversation - Consistently

Interpersonal Communication - Consistently

Kneeling - Rarely

Lifting