JOB SUMMARY:
The Pharmacy Technician analyzes, confirms, and fills medication and IV orders entered and reviewed by a Pharmacist. Answers drug queries and triages problems from nursing, medical staff, and the public. The Pharmacy Technician responsible for all phases of medication procurement, storage, filling and dispensing, as well as providing support in developing and maintaining all aspects of a well-organized efficient hospital pharmacy environment.
The Pharmacy Technician reports directly to Pharmacists and/or the Director of Pharmacy.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
a.) Graduate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or one year of related Pharmacy experience. Candidates will be considered with similar work and/or college experience.
Licensure/Certification:
a.) Licensed in the State of Missouri with the Missouri State Board of Pharmacy and passed CPhT exam and registered. If registered, but does not have CPhT certification, candidate will be required to register and pass a CPhT certification test within 6 months of employment. Candidate must register with the State of Missouri prior to beginning work in the Pharmacy.
Work Experience:
a.) Pharmacy technician experience > than 1 year preferred but not mandatory.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Occasional prolonged standing or walking
Lifting of supplies and equipment
Pushing and pulling of stock carts
Well ventilated, well lighted office environment
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:
Observing and providing timely, appropriate, and safe drug & IV usage, consequently providing an integral part of the check and balance system, insuring optimum patient service, while supporting the activities of a Pharmacist.
Development of competent skills regarding the support, use, and ongoing quality assurance for AMDS.
Responsible for correct product selection, ordering, restocking, checking in, crediting, expiration tracking, inspections, and monitoring medication trends and usage (in assigned areas and maintenance of those files).
Maintains the general cleanliness of the Pharmacy, particularly medication storage areas and countertops including specially assigned areas.
Responsible to become proficient in all Pharmacy software systems, and is able to correctly run, analyze, and file computer reports and output needed in processing/completing daily Pharmacy workloads.
Responsibilities include verifying and filling medication and IV orders, maintaining medication storage areas, assisting with inventory, and supporting our Pharmacists and Director of Pharmacy.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission.
Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole.
Works to resolves conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
Ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker.
Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.
Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a strong desire to provide service excellence.
Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of practice for their position including, if and when applicable, commensurate computer skills; population specific and general competencies; organizational skills, time and project management.
Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best possible care for our customers.
