Certified Pharmacy Technician

Description

Essential Functions :

• Create an environment where responsiveness to patient and customer needs is a personal priority. Interact with staff, patients and the public in a courteous and respectful manner using appropriate verbal or written skills.
• Restock unit dose medications, liquids and injectables; accurately fill controlled substances and file paperwork; receive orders, unpack supplies, assure items are bar coded and scannable, and place inventory into the appropriate location when relevant to hospital site.
• Accurately pick medications from appropriate automated technology for replacement into Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC) or distribution to another campus.
• Sort and restock / waste returned medications; restock code carts, emergency boxes, and ADCs; deliver medications in a timely manner;

answer phones professionally and transfer calls appropriately.

• Act as a positive member of the team. Assist in orienting new personnel; use time wisely; communicate pertinent information;
• work effectively with pharmacists, technicians and other hospital caregivers; work independently without direct supervision;

assist other staff and exhibit an approachable, interactive demeanor.

• Process and accurately dispose of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste. Knowledgeable of appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and necessary action when receiving or manipulating hazardous medications or during hazardous spills.
• Maintain ability to effectively navigate computer software, troubleshoot and report problems to prevent repetitive issues in the future.
• Pass and maintain sterile compounding competencies and fingertip testing. Utilize proper sterile technique while performing sterile compounding preparation.

Follow all deactivation, decontamination, cleaning and disinfecting procedures required by USP

• Participate in department committees as assigned.
• All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required :

Within 30 days of hire :

Technician Registration - South Dakota Board of Pharmacy

Upon Hire :

Certification - Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcare Association (NHA)

Preferred :

Experience - 1+ years of Healthcare Experience; 1+ years of Pharmaceutical Experience; 1+ years of Retail Experience

Physical Requirements : Medium work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and / or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and or up to 50 pounds of force occassionally (up to 33% of the time), and / or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects.

Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances. Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours.

Job Category

Clinical Care

Job Family

Pharmacy

Department

Make a difference .

Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.