Pharmacy Tech

DEPARTMENT: EMPLOYEE PHARMACY

FACILITY: Employee Pharmacy

WORK TYPE: Full Time

SHIFT: Daytime

HOURS: Varied

SUMMARY:

The Pharmacy Technician assists in the preparation, packaging, repackaging, and record keeping associated with the dispensing and distribution of medications while working under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assists the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients and hospital personnel.
* Participates in the training of Pharmacy technology students and new employees.
* Demonstrates ability to perform duties associated with cart fill.
* Demonstrates ability to perform duties associated with Omnicell.
* Demonstrates ability to perform duties associated with management of controlled substances.
* Demonstrates ability to prepare medications under the supervision of a pharmacist and to log transactions per department policy.
* Performs tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
* Demonstrates self-direction by independently completing common tasks as they are presented such as: repackaging medications, restocking emergency carts, stocking anesthesia kits and EMT boxes and other recurring tasks.
* Answers telephone promptly (less than 3 rings) and uses proper telephone etiquette.
* Demonstrates good customer service by acknowledging customers promptly and addressing their requests courteously and in a timely manner.
* Independently completes assigned tasks and requests clarification of instructions when necessary.
* Demonstrates ability to handle multiple simultaneous tasks and shows an ability to prioritize as necessary.
* Demonstrates self-direction and follows thru in the completion of assignments and day to day assigned tasks.
* Applies best practices in carrying out instructions provided verbally and in writing.
* Keeps own workspace and the department clean and orderly.
* Keeps abreast of all pertinent federal, state and facility regulations, laws and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
* Understands and adheres to compliance standards as they appear in the Corporate Compliance Policy, Code of Conduct, and Conflicts of Interest Policy.
* Demonstrates age-specific skills as required by position.
* Offers suggestions on ways to improve operations of department and reduce costs.
* Attends all mandatory education programs.
* Improves self-knowledge through voluntarily attending continuing education/certification classes.
* Maintains required competency levels as identified in written exams, skills checklists, skills labs, annual safety and health requirements as well as service excellence education hours requirements.
* Willing to cross-train in order to better assist co-workers and to provide maximum efficiency in department.
* Volunteers/participates on hospital committees, functions, and department projects.
* Manages resources effectively.
* Reports equipment in need of repair in order to extend life of equipment.
* Makes good use of time so as to not create needless overtime.

EDUCATION:

* High School Diploma or Equivalent

CREDENTIALS:

* Licensed Pharmacy Tech from Georgia Department of Community Health

OTHER INFORMATION:

* Pharmacy Technician license is required and certification is preferred.

Southwell/Tift Regional Health System, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.