Pharmacy Technician II
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Description: St. Agnes Healthcare Baltimore, MD is presently looking of Pharmacy Technician II right now, this position will be designated in Maryland. For complete informations about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Department: Pharmacy
Schedule: Per diem
Shift: Rotating Shifts
Hours: Per Diem, hrs & schedule are based on the dept needs
Job Description:
High School Diploma/GED Maryland Board of Pharmacy Registered Technician SUMMARY : This is a position for a hospital Pharmacy Technician working under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. Routine duties include IV Additive Sterile Product Preparation, Unit-Dose Dispensation, Controlled Substance Distribution and Drug Accountability. Specialized knowledge of aseptic technique, sterile product preparation standards, and federal and state drug law is necessary. Independent judgment in work prioritization is required. A working knowledge of pharmaceutical products, product differentiation and their respective packaging is necessary. The Technician demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs and follows guidelines as described in the department's policies and procedures. Frequent communication outside of the work group is required to resolve disagreements, reach agreements and clarify issues/processes. Responsibility exists to ensure that internal customers are satisfied with service. St. Agnes maintains an electronic mail system for the use of associates to conduct business within St. Agnes Hospital. Associates are responsible for monitoring their messages. Electronic mail is to be monitored at the beginning of each assigned shift. Communicates with external contacts frequently and is responsible to ensure ongoing service. The associate carries out responsibilities in accordance with Ascension Health Core Values, St. Agnes Hospital Policies and Procedures, and Regulatory Mandates. The Pharmacy Technician is accountable for efficient use of resources and perpetuation of the St. Agnes Mission. Essential Functions :
- Accurately and independently procures, replenishes and delivers predetermined inventory to Ancillary Departments and Nursing Units. Correctly interprets the Meditech drug and inventory dose/package ratio dictionary entries to select the required drug, dose to accurately fill stock requests. Accurately executes Meditech supported inventory documentation and charge procedures.
- Independently replenishes supplies and drugs in department workstations, exchange carts and emergency trays.
- Routinely fills and delivers unit dose carts to Nursing Units, meeting department accuracy and proficiency standards.
- Retrieves pharmacy orders from Nursing and Ancillary Departments. Delivers filled prescriptions to the Nursing and Ancillary Departments. Retrieves discharge and discontinued medications from the medication rooms and carts on the Nursing Units.
- Monitors pharmaceutical inventory both in the pharmacy and in drug storage areas throughout the hospital to ensure proper storage conditions and inventory levels. Receives and verifies delivered goods and bar code validity. Transports, unpacks and stores supplies in their appropriate location. Requisitions stock from hospital storeroom. General Duties :
- Generates inventory reports from Pyxis computer, and accurately restocks all assigned Pyxis areas.
- Operates the unit dose packing machines and various bar coding labeling systems. Correctly sets up label formats for pharmacist review prior to packaging and has all completed batches verified prior to release for shelving.
- Assists with clerical assignments and duties including but not limited to, filing, copying, and assembling reports, bulletins, and memos.
- Cleans and maintains all areas, not under housekeeping jurisdiction, where drugs are stored to ensure a sanitary, safe and professional working environment.
- Provides support services to pharmacist by answering phones, receiving faxes, answering window, and tubing or delivering stat medications. Required Education :
- High School Education or equivalent
- Ability to follow oral and written directions and make arithmetic calculations using addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
- Successful completion of the technician math aptitude screening prior to hiring.
- Demonstrated ability to learn and differentiate pharmaceutical trade and generic names, dosage forms, dose/package ratios and product storage requirements.
- Six (6) months to one (1) year experience with the use of a computer terminal/microcomputer for data input/retrieval. Preferred Education :
- Associate Degree Required Certifications, Licenses, Registrations :
- ASHP Technician Certification or Institutional Pharmacy Technician work experience
- Registered as a Pharmacy Technician by the Maryland State Board of Pharmacy Required Experience :
- One to two years’ experience as a pharmacy technician
- Previous experience as a retail pharmacy technician or hospital pharmacy inventory clerk required. In lieu of one (1) year experience, successful completion of an algebra and/or chemistry course is required. Preferred Experience :
- Knowledge of medical and pharmaceutical terminology preferred. Supervisory Responsibilities :
- This position has no supervisory responsibilities Supervision Received From :
- Director of Pharmacy, Operations Manager, Inpatient Team Leaders
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If you were eligible to this position, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to St. Agnes Healthcare Baltimore, MD.
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This position starts available on: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 08:22:21 GMT
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