Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Details

• Job Location
  : PCS Pharmacy - Memphis, TN 38103
• Position Type
  :
  Full Time
• Travel Percentage
  :
  None
• Job Shift
  :
  Day
• Job Category
  :
  Pharmacy
• National Certification AND TN Pharmacy Tech. License required.

Performs various technical functions and activities relating to preparing, packaging, drug distribution, IV admixtures, distribution and record-keeping of pharmaceuticals and controlled substances.

• Provides assistance and performs technical pharmacy services under supervision of licensed pharmacist and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Prepares unit dose medications and fills unit dose carts.
  • Calculates, weighs and compounds ingredients to prepare non-sterile pharmaceutical products.
  • Prepares, labels and documents IV products.
  • Uses aseptic techniques and the laminar flow hood in preparing and labeling syringes, IV admixtures, and sterile products.
  • Packages and appropriately labels all dosage forms used in the pharmacy by using appropriate pharmacy packaging, counting and labeling equipment.
  • Documents medication orders.
  • Delivers patient medication orders to units.
  • Maintains required prescription/medication and other department records.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide technical services and maintain clinical competency as required to effectively and efficiently provide patient care and clinical services.
• Prepares and fills prescriptions and medication orders, maintaining appropriate legal and departmental records; computes records, patient charges and credits patients for unused drugs.
  • Reads physician’s prescribed medication orders specifying name, quantity, strength, frequency and method of administration of drugs and other pharmaceutical products.
  • Selects the medication from pre-packaged, or unit dose stock and counts the prescribed quantity.
  • Places the drug in appropriate patient medication drawer/bin.
  • Presents filled order to the Pharmacist for review.
  • Post charges into computer system from the medication administration record and other charge documents.
  • Adjusts patient profile accordingly to reflect physician’s desire to continue or discontinue said drug.
• Operates computerized data systems.
  • Interprets and performs order entry functions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
  • Utilizes computer and related equipment to enter and retrieve information.
• Receives, transports and stores necessary pharmacy-related items to and from pharmacy areas as well as to and from other hospital pharmacies and nursing units as assigned.
• Assists in inventory control including ordering stock rotation and return of outdated medications.
  • Maintains perpetual inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies in the dispensing areas assigned and stores the drugs appropriately.
  • Replenish medicine carts for nursing units; restocks nursing units and ancillary departments; checks for outdated, deteriorated or contaminated drugs, overstock, and proper storage products.
  • Reviews drug usage records to examine for unusual or high usage.
  • Orders supplies and stocks under proper conditions.
• Maintains a safe and orderly arrangement of pharmaceuticals and supplies in the pharmacy and nursing areas and maintains a clean and neat work area.
  • Utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner
  • Cleans and maintains all pharmacy related equipment.
  • Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
• Works effectively and serves as intermediary between patient care units and pharmacy; answers calls and accepts requests; collects and delivers medication orders, UD cassettes and any other items as assigned.
  • Interacts and communicates in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction.
  • Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement activities.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment to minimize risk to…