Pharmacy Tech III

Job Description:

Summary:
The Pharmacy Technician, working under the supervision and instruction of a licensed Pharmacist, performs procedures and duties relating to the service's Scope of Care. This will include specialized sterile IV compounding and special project assignments. This can also include preparation of both sterile and non-sterile medication dosage forms (including chemotherapy), automated dispensing functions, purchasing activities and special project assignments. For successful job performance, the Pharmacy Technician should be flexible and show keen attention to detail, exhibit initiative and be willing to work as part of a team. In addition, this individual should be cooperative and willing to cross train to fill in for other employees as necessary. The technician must be able to provide services as appropriate (under the direct supervision of a pharmacist) to meet the needs of neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient age groups served at all Ballad Health facilities.
Increased Skills/functionalities/assignments performed by the Level III technician will include all the skills of a Level II and can also include, but are not limited to:
IV Admixture Services
Expected to train and mentor Level I and II Pharmacy Techs
Automated Dispensing System Processes
Controlled Substance Handling/Dispensing Processes
Materials Management Functions
Specialty Compounding Functions
General Product Order Check-In.
Unit Inspection Functions
The team member may be expected to be cross-trained for provision of services at any of the facilities throughout Ballad Health

Requirements:
This individual should possess basic math and typing skills and must possess attention to detail and the ability to read and follow written instructions. The pharmacy technician should demonstrate proficient computer skills. Previous general institutional/health care experience may be helpful in the training of a pharmacy technician. Preference will be given to trained institutional pharmacy technicians, those individuals who have completed pharmacy technician training courses, and/or those who have obtained (National) Certified Pharmacy Technician status.Initial hire for a pharmacy technician will be generally be in the Level I position. Movement into the Level II position from a Level I position requires completion of demonstration of appropriate competencies. The new hire pharmacy technician may not be eligible for the Level III position until successful completion of Level II and III competencies have been met which includes Ballad 797 IV training competencies.

Licenses and Certifications:
Valid and active Pharmacy Tech registration in appropriate stateValid and active National Certified Pharmacy Tech certificationIn Virginia - must be enrolled in a program and pass the Board of VA exam within 9 months of hire and register by either passing the VA exam or the national PTCB.In Tennessee - must register with the State of TN within 3 months of hire.Controlled Substance Diversion Training and Hazardous Drug Management training must be completed within 30 days of hire and annually.Completion of required IV Room competencies and training including Critical Point & Simplifi 797 IV training, media-fill and fingertip testing.

Work Requirements:

Shift: Day
On Call: No
Weekends: Rotating
Travel Required: No Travel

Location:

Johnston Memorial Hospital