Pharmacy​/IV Technician

Overview

Position: Pharmacy/IV Technician - Full Time

Location: Mount Pleasant, TX

Job : 3156

# of Openings: 1

Job:
Pharmacy Technician
Classification:
Hourly/Non-Exempt
Job Category: 3 Technicians

Pharmacy Technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

• Procures and distributes medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols.
• Fills physician orders, medication kits and carts, and stock requisitions accurately
• Replenishes medications in emergency drug containers and floor stock areas accurately
• Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule
• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures
• Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies in appropriate locations
• Maintains pharmacy facilities and equipment, including automated dispensing equipment
• Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date
• Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications
• Repackages bulk medication in unit-dose packages safely and accurately per established procedures using appropriate techniques
• Contributes to the effective operation of the department
• Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas
• Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately
• Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required
• Answers the telephone, identifying self and department; directs calls to appropriate personnel
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately
• Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat and well-organized;
  Keeps pharmacy equipment clean
• Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department
• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections as required
• Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned
• Follows policies and procedures for hazardous pharmaceuticals handling
• Maintains competence required for current job title / position
• Maintains current technician certification
• Completes all competence / skills assessment requirements for job title / position
• Maintains pharmacy safety by adhering to infection-control procedures, policies and regulations.
• Adheres to and follows all patient experience initiatives.
• Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure.
• Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

At least one year of experience in a pharmacy setting is preferred.

• Pharmacy Technician certification / licensure with the State Board of Pharmacy is required.
• High school diploma or equivalent
• BLS (Basic Life Support) preferred.

Lifting/Carrying, Pushing/Pulling

Movement % Time:
Bend/Stoop/Twist 34-66;
Crouch/Squat 0-33;
Kneel/Crawl 0-33;
Reach Above Shoulder 0-33;
Reach Below Shoulder 0-33;
Repetitive Arm 34-66;
Repetitive Hand 34-66;
Grasping 0-33;
Squeezing 0-33;
Climb Stairs 0-33;
Walking Uneven 0-33;
Walking Even 34-66

Environment % Time:
Indoors 67-100;
Outdoors 0-33;
Extreme Heat None;
Dusty None;
Excessive Noise 0-33

Equipment % Time:
Motor Vehicles None;
Foot Pedals None

Work near % Time:
Machinery 0-33;
Electricity None;
Sharps 34-66;
Chemicals 0-33;
Fumes 0-33;
Heights None

Vision:
Depth Perception Required;
Color Required;
Peripheral Required

Endurance:
Sit 1;
Stand 4;
Walk 4