Pharmacy Technician Specialist

3 days ago


Covington, Louisiana, United States Ochsner Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Pharmacy Technician Specialist to join our team at Ochsner Health. This role will be responsible for assisting pharmacists and other technicians in maintaining an efficient medication distribution system, preparing medications, and operating specialized pharmacy equipment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist pharmacists and other technicians in maintaining an efficient medication distribution system
  • Prepare medications, including chemotherapy and potentially hazardous substances, using aseptic techniques and pharmaceutical calculations
  • Operate specialized pharmacy equipment, including IV safety software, barcode software, and automated drug dispensing technology
  • Chart all scheduled maintenance designed to ensure sterility according to protocol
  • Perform daily, weekly, monthly, and terminal cleaning of the IV room
  • Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including respect for privacy and communication style
Requirements
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Successful completion of a pharmacy technician training program
  • 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician
  • Registered with the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy and in possession of a work permit
  • One year of college or completion of a para-professional pharmacy training program, or Certified Pharmacy Technician Licensure or National Certification, Completion of a sterile product preparation certification
Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Mechanical lifting devices (carts, dollies, etc.) or team lifts should be utilized.

Must be able to stoop, bend, reach and grab with arms and hands, manual dexterity.

Must be able to travel throughout and between facilities.

Must be able to work a flexible schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and/or works with specimens that could contain communicable diseases.

There may be an occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases.

There is potential to encounter hazardous medications and hazardous waste.



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