Pharmacy Technician

4 weeks ago

Rockford, Illinois, United States Mercy Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Pharmacy Technician to join our team at Mercy Health in Rockford, IL. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a critical role in preparing and distributing medications, working under the direct supervision of the Pharmacy Director, Manager, Supervisor, and Pharmacists.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare and package medications, oral and intravenous, for delivery to automated medication dispensing systems and designated medication areas using manual or automated packaging methods.
  • Retrieve, count, measure, and compound drugs, sterile and non-sterile, under the direction of the Pharmacist using barcode technology.
  • Deliver medications and supplies safely and accurately to the nursing unit, stock area, and automated dispensing cabinet.
  • Have a working knowledge of the functionality of all equipment and technology in the department.
  • Accurately fill automated medication dispensing systems.
  • Match medication to dispensing labels and select appropriate components for dispensed product.
  • Assist in inventory control of drug supplies and solutions for the pharmacy department.
  • Perform inventory checks to ensure stock levels are maintained, confirm items are properly stored, and review expiration dates to rotate or retrieve items according to their date.
  • Check pharmacy inventory and automated medication dispensing system stock for outdated and unused items.
  • Return discontinued and unused medication to pharmacy for credit if applicable, re-stocking and or disposal.
  • Remove outdated items from pharmacy dispensing areas and automated medication dispensing systems.
  • Demonstrate competency and adherence to all required elements of United States Pharmacopeia USP Chapters 795 and 797.
  • Prepare all non-chemotherapy sterile admixtures, including but not limited to Dialysate, Epidural, TPN, and Investigational IV drugs.
  • Place IV orders with wholesalers and process receipt and stocking of drugs when delivered.
  • Order, restock, and maintain IV room inventory, non-chemotherapy, and provide general maintenance of IV stock area, including monitoring of outdated drugs and beyond use dating.
  • Process basic drug orders through pharmacy wholesalers, receive, and restock medications once delivered.
  • Clean equipment and sterilize glassware according to prescribed methods.
  • Appropriately triage phone calls and take detailed phone messages. Responsible for intra-departmental communication.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

  • Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.
  • Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercy Health Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.
  • Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercy Health and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.
  • Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost-saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.
Education and Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Graduate from Pharmacy Technician Program preferred.

Certification and Licensure

Pharmacy Technician Licensure required. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board PTCB or Certification through NHA required.

Skills and Abilities

Good interpretive and analytical skills for medication dosage calculations. Basic computer skills. Good interpersonal skills.

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered essential job functions of the position with or without accommodations. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to feel, finger, handle, or grasp items for fine motor skills; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Must be able to crouch or squat to reach items. Push carts. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Level of Supervision

Work is performed according to specific procedures and methods, but the incumbent must make minor decisions in order to adapt to routine situations.

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