Summary
Under the direct supervision and direction of a registered pharmacist, fills orders for unit doses, prepares intravenous medications, pre-packs pharmaceuticals and assists in other duties as designated by the pharmacist.
Qualifications
EDUCATION :
Minimum : High School graduate or equivalent
Preferred : College graduate
EXPERIENCE :
Minimum : Previous experience in pharmacy setting
REQUIRED CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE / REGISTRATION :
Registered Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern Licensure
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS :
None
LI-RS1
Tenet complies with federal, state, and / or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date.
If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.
This individual’s responsibilities include (but are not limited to) : Accurately fill and label medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner.
Accurately stock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) in a timely manner. Fill / refill emergency crash carts, boxes, and kits timely and accurately.
Re-package and label oral medications / extemporaneous preparations and maintain appropriate records. Respond appropriately to requests for STAT orders, routine orders, department requests, and ADC stock out bulletins.
Assure all medications are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing. Stock medications into pharmacy inventory, including sterile compounding areas.
Maintain adequate medication stock levels and proper storage of medications. Deliver medications to patient care areas. Attend to medication requests and phone calls.
Prepare complex IV admixtures (., chemotherapy, biotherapy) accurately, consistent with IV policies and procedures (USPless than797>
and USPless than800>
Comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures.
Assist in performing various duties as assigned.
Education :
Required : High school graduate or equivalent
Experience :
Required : 3 years of pharmacy experience
Preferred : 2 years of hospital experience
Certifications :
Required : Registered Pharmacy Technician license or Pharmacy Technician certification, as required by state law. Accredited training in sterile products preparation and IV Admixture Certification
Physical Demands :
Lift / position up to 50 lbs. Push / pull up to 50 lbs. of force. Frequent standing and walking. Frequent reaching, stooping, and bending.
Manual dexterity, mobility, touch, auditory to perform all the related duties of the position.