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Pharmacy Tech Trainee - Pharmacy - Memorial Hospital


CAMC Health System


Location

Charleston, WV | United States


Job description

Job Summary

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, assist with or perform tasks so that pharmacists may focus on improving patient care and therapeutic outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Basic order entry of physician orders into the pharmacy computer system. • Prepares patient specific medication orders for dispensing, utilizing equipment and automation the department has to support the process. Medications are prepared using appropriate medication doses, routes of administration and dosage forms. • Re-package and label unit doses from a bulk supply of medication and accurately complete quality documentation associated with the process. • Where applicable, prepare sterile products utilizing appropriate sterile technique. • Handle, store and deliver medications and other chemicals providing due consideration to their chemical and physical properties. • Delivers medication via 24-hour cart exchange when applicable. • Restocks automated dispensing cabinets and prepares and delivers floor stock orders where applicable. • Demonstrate appropriate telephone communication skills. • Where applicable, prepare non-sterile products, ointments, creams and solutions (topical, oral, rectal) using appropriate departmental procedures. • Perform the basic functions of drug purchasing and inventory control defined as inventory re-stock levels, check in medication shipments, retrieve medications from storage areas, billing, filing of invoices and required documentation and record keeping. Participates in inventory control management. • Complete quality monitoring for medications in the department and patient care areas throughout the health-system. • Demonstrate problem solving skills with respect to work-flow and system improvement by working and cooperating with peers. • Where applicable, prepare controlled substance orders for batch delivery to automated cabinets as well as patient specific orders for controlled substances.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Patient Group Knowledge (Only applies to positions with direct patient contact) The employee must possess/obtain (by the end of the orientation period) and demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide developmentally appropriate assessment, treatment or care as defined by the department's identified patient ages. Specifically the employee must be able to demonstrate competency in: 1) ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of patient needs; 2) knowledge of growth and development; and 3) understanding of the range of treatment needed by the patients. Competency Statement Must demonstrate competency through an initial orientation and ongoing competency validation to independently perform tasks and additional duties as specified in the job description and the unit/department specific competency checklist. Common Duties and Responsibilities (Essential duties common to all positions) 1. Maintain and document all applicable required education. 2. Demonstrate positive customer service and co-worker relations. 3. Comply with the company's attendance policy. 4. Participate in the continuous, quality improvement activities of the department and institution. 5. Perform work in a cost effective manner. 6. Perform work in accordance with all departmental pay practices and scheduling policies, including but not limited to, overtime, various shift work, and on-call situations. 7. Perform work in alignment with the overall mission and strategic plan of the organization. 8. Follow organizational and departmental policies and procedures, as applicable. 9. Perform related duties as assigned.

Education


• High School Diploma or GED (Required) Experience: None Comment: Employee will be moved to Pharmacy Tech I after successful completion of orientation and training program, successful completion of probationary period, and receipt of state registration, all of which must be completed within 18 months from date of hire. There will be no experience rating for this job.

Credentials


• Pharmacy Technician Trainee (Required)

Work Schedule: Varies

Status: Per Diem

Location: Memorial Hospital

Location of Job: US:WV:Charleston

Talent Acquisition Specialist: Lisa C. Skidmore [email protected]


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