Pharmacy Tech Non Certified - Pharmacy - PRN - Huntsville Hospital Health System

This position is responsible for the accurate assistance of pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care to both in-patients and out-patients.  Computer entry and processing of patient drug orders; sterile and non-sterile preparations of liquids and solid dosage forms; care and ordering of supplies and equipment; training of trainees; processing of admittance, discharge and transfer of patient drugs; performing miscellaneous related tasks.

Receives, stickers, and stocks daily medication order. Ensures barcode recognition in facility systems. Performs med cabinet refill and out-of-date checks on all items. Maintains assigned nursing station med room in compliance with policy. Troubleshoots med cabinet issues and resolves when possible. Investigates any controlled substance discrepancy in assigned area. Performs controlled substance audit reviews and controlled substance charge documentation reviews. Repackages medications into unit-dose packaging and documents appropriate lot number and expiration labeling. Performs non-sterile compounding of topical and oral products. Performs sterile compounding of intravenous products utilizing aseptic technique. Tracks and logs department temperature and humidity measurements.

Education: Must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and exhibit proficiency in patient care and oral communication skills. 

Experience: Desirable characteristics include a proficiency in written and verbal communications, mathematical calculations, typing of not less than 40 words per minute, computer literate, possess ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with the public; and an ability to perform within time frame without loss of accuracy. Must be able to follow directions and to perform work according to department standards when no directions are given.

Licenses/Certificates: The Alabama Board of Pharmacy must license the candidate, which is contingent upon becoming certified by the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within 6 months of employment. Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT),  Alabama Board of Pharmacy licensure.

DeKalb Regional Medical Center celebrated its 35th anniversary in October 2021. Throughout its history, the team of healthcare providers here have been proud to serve the people of Fort Payne, Alabama.

Today, DeKalb Regional is 134-beds and offers comprehensive services including cardiac catheterization, geriatric psychiatric services, women’s and children’s services, bariatric services, orthopedics services, and many more. DeKalb Regional and its physicians serve patients from throughout Northeast Alabama and Western Georgia.

DeKalb Regional is committed to providing quality care close to home. The hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission and the American College of Cardiology as a Primary Stroke Center and Chest Pain Center. It was also awarded the 2023 Get with the Guidelines Rural Stroke Bronze Quality Award from the American Heart Association. In fall of 2023, DeKalb Regional was one of seven hospitals in Alabama to receive an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group.

DeKalb Regional Medical Center has 500 employees and more than 100 members of the medical staff.