Pharmacy Technician - Emergency Dept Med Histories - 3rd shift 7 on/7 off FT - Bronson Healthcare
Bronson, MI
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Location
BBC Bronson Battle CreekTitle
Pharmacy Technician - Emergency Dept Med Histories - 3rd shift 7 on/7 off FTUnder supervision of a Registered Pharmacist and according to policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, the department and the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the Pharmacy Technician III assists pharmacists in filling prescriptions and preparing IV admixtures by interpreting, transcribing, and preparing medication(s) for dispensing. The Pharmacy Technician III is a role that builds upon the skills and competencies of the Pharmacy Technician I and Pharmacy Technician II as part of a professional career pathway. Fills orders with appropriate medications for review and approval by a Registered Pharmacist. Performs a variety of related technical, clerical and supply duties. The duties may vary somewhat depending on location of work (i.e. outpatient retail pharmacy, inpatient pharmacy, infusion pharmacy, etc) or shift assignment. The technician will be responsible for competency in the requirement of Pharmacy Technician II as well as those outlined below in the Additional Job Description.
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED) is required.
- Permanent Pharmacy Technician license in good standing with State of Michigan
- 5 or more years of relevant pharmacy experience in a hospital, retail pharmacy, or elsewhere, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Internal applicants must have no current disciplinary action plans and the most recent performance evaluation score above 2.0.
- Skills in mathematics and basic algebra.
- Ability to read, interpret and analyze data from various systems and equipment in order to set an appropriate plan of action in coordination with the pharmacists.
- Work which is constantly and exceptionally tiring mentally and/or visually. Conditions exist more than 90% of the work time.
- Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e., up to 50 pounds), and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing, pulling, or otherwise handling material, equipment, and other objects.
- Job requires effective communication skills to report and discuss findings, as needed with pharmacists, hospital personnel and external customers; ability to foster a positive, professional working relationship with coworkers; self-motivation; accuracy and initiative to complete routine and urgent tasks; ability to effectively prioritize tasks within the constraints of stated objectives and to provide effective timely follow-up as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates ability to complete and maintain all competencies of Pharmacy Technician II.
- Job duties specific to outpatient retail pharmacy include: all those required for Pharmacy Technician I and II as well as one or more of the following: supporting the beside medication delivery program (meds to beds) which includes assisting the pharmacist in obtaining patient home medication histories and clarifying/reconciling home medication, coordinating the delivery of the medication to the patient, interacting with other hospital personnel to coordinate medication therapy for the patient; specialty pharmacy program support which includes coordination of shipping, medication ordering, inventory management of specialty prescriptions.
- Job duties specific to hospital or infusion pharmacy include: all those required for Pharmacy Technician I and II and one or more of the following: chemotherapy compounding following institutional policies, procedures, and protocols consistent with USP <797> and USP <800>; advanced level home medication histories for admission reconciliation in the emergency department, advanced level pharmacy buying; advanced level automated dispensing cabinet configuration, maintenance, and optimization; controlled substance diversion monitoring; advanced inventory management; departmental scheduling for large departments.
- Additional criteria to be considered includes active professional organization involvement; mentoring, leadership, or ownership roles on projects/activities within the department or organization.
Shift
VariableTime Type
Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours
40Cost Center
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