Pharmacy Technician, 40 Hrs/wk, rotating shifts

Job Summary

Schedule : 40 hours per week, with rotating shifts : 7 AM to 3 : 30 PM on days, 2 : 30 PM to 11 PM on evenings, and every third weekend.

The Pharmacy Technician performs various duties to assist the staff pharmacist. Responsibilities may include ordering, inventory control, preparing IV admixtures, packaging, labeling, and distributing medications and other pharmacy supplies needed in the hospital.

The technician also assists with and maintains written and electronic records as required. The pharmacist works under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, practicing under the scope of State and Federal laws and statutes.

Job Requirements :

• Registration with the Department of Consumer Protection.
• Certified with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (or obtained within 12 months of hire, unless a current pharmacy student).
• Literate in English, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to perform Pharmacy mathematical calculations.
• Computer and keypunch knowledge.
• Ability to work in a variable environment that includes a rapid pace, frequently changing conditions, and work-related distractions.
• Moderate exposure to hazardous substances found in the Pharmacy.

Essential Job Functions :

• Maintains working knowledge of pharmaceutical / medical terms, abbreviations, and common symbols.
• Fills drug requisitions for patient care locations.
• Prepares emergency drug kits and trays with appropriate controls.
• Restocks Pyxis automated dispensing machines accurately.
• Delivers medications and IV preparations to patient care locations.
• Communicates with nurses and pharmacists to deliver medications using a tube system.
• Receives, delivers, or restocks controlled substances with appropriate controls.
• Identifies and segregates short-dated and outdated medications.
• Maintains the security and perpetual inventory of controlled substances.
• Ensures all IV admixtures are prepared using USP

standards

Maintains cleanliness of IV compounding areas using USP

standards.

• Resolves Pyxis discrepancies and contacts help desk or Carefusion when unable to resolve.
• Repackages pharmaceuticals with appropriate controls.
• Participates in pharmacy performance improvement plans, including unit inspections, temperature monitoring, and area cleaning.
• Handles and mixes hazardous substances according to USP

standards.

• Actively assists in the training of new employees and students.
• Maintains assigned area neatly and cleanly.
• Attends staff meetings while on ty. Reviews minutes if absent.
• Practices safety by participating in morning safety huddles and reporting issues using the hospital’s electronic reporting system.
• Performs selected clerical duties.
• Completes all mandatory education assignments

Qualifications

Qualifications

Educational / Minimum Requirements :

High School diploma. Associate's degree preferred. Prior experience preferred.

State / Federal Mandated Licensure or Certification Requirements :

Certified Pharmacy Technician within 24 months of hire (unless current pharmacy student). Certified Registration with the Department of Consumer Protection.

Bristol Hospital Mandated Educational Requirements :

General orientation at time of hire. Fire / Safety / Infection Control annually. Other programs as mandated by the Hospital.

Special Requirements :

Physical Requirements :

Considerable physical activity - i.e., walking, sitting, bending, lifting, and standing throughout the work period. Typically, on feet much of the day.

Manual dexterity is requisite.

Work Environment :

Central Pharmacy and Patient Care locations. Ability to work in a variable environment that includes rapid pace, frequently changing conditions, and work-related distractions.

Moderate exposure to hazardous substances found in the Pharmacy.

Cognitive Requirements :

Literate in English, with verbal and written communication skills, the ability to perform pharmacy mathematical calculations, knowledge of computers and keypunch, and the ability to adapt to constant changes and thrive.

Disclaimer

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.

They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their typical responsibilities occasionally, as needed.

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Our Benefits

Our employees play an important role in helping Bristol Hospital and Health Care Group deliver quality care every day in the community, and as such, we are committed to offering them a comprehensive, cost-effective benefits package that meets their needs.

We recognize the importance of total well-being. Not only do we want our patients to live their best lives, but we also want our employees and their families to have the resources they need to thrive.

When you work here, you can feel confident in knowing that you’re making a difference in a place that supports you personally and professionally.

Some of the benefit plans are provided at no cost to you, for others you pay some (or all) of the cost at attractive group rates through payroll deduction.

Bristol is pleased to offer employees access to these important elements through our benefits package :

Health & Wellness

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness

Annual Biometric Screening & Health Assessment

Income Protection

• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Contribution
• Voluntary Benefit Programs

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Auto

Pet Insurance

Cancer

Accident

Financial Plan

• 403b Retirement Plan with Discretionary Employer Core & Match
• 401k Retirement Plan

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