PHARMACY TECH II

Pharmacy Tech IIClick Here to Apply OnlineJob DescriptionLocation : St. Elizabeth's Medical CenterPosted Date : 2 / 7 / 2024Job Type : Full TimeDepartment : 0101.

54100 SEH PharmacyPharmacy Tech II- full-time 35 hrs / wk, night shift, weekends required as needed.We are fighting for a healthier world and a new era of wellnessNearly a decade ago, we set out to build an entirely different kind of health care company from the ground up-one that unlocks access to affordable, high-quality, and economically sustainable care and wellness in ways never imagined.

Today, we are one of the largest private, physician-led health care networks-caring for millions of people across the U.

S. Our transformative, fully integrated model represents a new beginning for America's health care system and others around the world.

We have hospitals across 7 states serving over 800 communities, with more than 43,000 employees. We are ushering in a new day of world class health care.

From renowned pediatricians, sports medicine specialists and cardiac surgeons to state-of-the-art hospitals, urgent care centers and medical practices, we can offer easier access to high-quality affordable health care to people nationwide - when they need it and where they want it.

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, a Boston University Teaching Hospital, provides patients and families access to some of Boston's most respected physicians and advanced treatments offering specialized care, including : Advanced Center for Cardiac Surgeryda Vinci Robotic surgery program;

Mako Robotic-Arm Assisted SurgeryLevel III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)Award-winning bariatric surgery programDana-Farber Cancer Institute at St.

Elizabeth's Medical CenterState-of-the-art emergency care with short wait timesOur medical staff, made up of some of the highest rated physicians in Boston, treats patients in our community practices in neighborhoods, including Allston, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Newton, Watertown and Weston.

Benefits : Grow with a health system that supports career advancementCompetitive Pay & Salary IncreasesEmployee Referral ProgramLocations close to home, that support work-life balanceAffordable Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage401k via Fidelity, for eligible employees, with company matchTuition Assistance / ReimbursementFamily atmosphere and team approach that provides flexibilityOpportunities to grow your career, and not change your employerAnd much more Job Summary -Working under the day to day supervision of the pharmacists and Pharmacy Leadership, the technician is responsible for the proper handling of medications.

This includes but is not limited to : receiving, distribution, management of expiration dates, management of inventory in Pyxis, storage, repackaging, compounding, filling orders, delivering, and stocking.

Additional and ongoing demonstration of intermediate skills in the practice of pharmacy as defined below are required. The job requires excellent communication skills and a desire to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications Minimum Education / Experience : High School Diploma or equivalent strongly preferred.Previous hospital experience preferred.

Minimum skills / abilities : Written and oral communication skillsBasic math needed for compoundingAbility to work in a team environment Ability to problem solveAbility to provide a high level of customer service to patients visitors and staffCertification / LicensureIs responsible for maintaining licensure CPhT and State registration as requiredIs responsible for completing all educational modules including but not limited to : Steward UniversityPerforms Gloved finger-tip and media fill test as required.

Job ResponsibilitiesWorks under the supervision of : Pharmacy LeadershipCareer Ladder Criteria (as applicable by site)Performs Hazardous CompoundingPerforms batch sterility testsMonitors at least one Key Performance Indicator or produces at least one Key Process ImprovementAssists in revising training materialsDemonstrates Intermediate skill performance by performing at least one of the followingIntermediate Purchasing SkillsDecentralized Pharmacy ServicesMedication HistoriesADC optimizationOrdering / ReceivingAssists with receiving order from wholesalerScans in deliveryProperly inventories / stickers delivery to ensure all items are receivedConfirms that each med is 'scannable'.

Involves pharmacist when appropriateHelps to maintain proper stock levels of drugs, supplies and solutions by Informing in writing, the need for an item when it is getting lowRepackages medications from bulk to unit-dose when necessaryCompoundingPerforms calculations for dosing, unit conversions, admixture volumesPrepares clean room and sterile products area for daily useFollows clean room policies and proceduresPrepares low and medium risk sterile and non-sterile compoundsComplies with Universal precautions and uses Aseptic technique when compoundingInventory ManagementChecks expiration dates in and outside the departmentCredits and debits patients in Meditech if meds reordered or returnedResolves missing medication issuesPerforms monthly floor inspections to ensure integrity of medications on the units and in patient care areas.

Ensures all medications are properly labeledProperly disposes of medications, hazardous substances, sharpsProperly identifies and returns expired meds eligible for creditAssists in semi-annual inventory activities as neededFills Medication Orders Receives labels and orders, and is able to accurately select proper drug, dosage form and strengthAccurately retrieves medications from ADC fill listNeatly organizes filled meds for checking.

Accurately retrieves medications as requested at the windowProperly refills trays and kits including but not limited to : Code Trays, STEMI kits, anaphylaxis kits, 'tackle boxes' in preparation for pharmacist to check.

Accurately fills OR MachinesDelivers medication Performs routine rounds to patient care areas and units in timely mannerDelivers meds to proper location including but not limited to : ADC, Med Room or a nurse if requested.

Updates machines with current date for drugOutdates meds in ADC at each delivery to machineReturns meds from the floors when needFills Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC)Under stands process of loading and unloadingFills ADC accurately by consistent use of scanner when requiredLoads meds in a neat precise manner without overfilling pocketIs able to trouble shoot minor equipment issues with ADCIs able to reboot equipment as neededCommunicationUses exceptional customer service skills / communication to resolve issuesAnswers phones and triages phone calls that need a pharmacistsCommunicates well with nursing and other staff outside of the pharmacy departmentProfessionalismMaintains a high degree of professionalism within and outside the departmentMaintains excellent working relationships with othersDresses professionallyMaintains a neat, clean and organized work areaRepresents the Department of Pharmacy and acts as liaison if needed when outside the departmentComplies with HIPAA policiesSupports the training of new staffManages time effectively and prioritizes accordinglyMaintains LogsResponsible for the daily accurate documentation of logs including but not limited to : refrigerators, hood cleaning, eye washReports any omissions or errorsHandle Controlled SubstancesUnderstands the importance of excellent record keeping, accuracy and handoffs when dealing with Controlled Substances.

Immediately reports any concerns / discrepancies to pharmacist or supervisor Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and / or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

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