Pharmacy Technician II - Providence Hospital - USA Health

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Responsibilities 

This is a pharmacy support role in which an individual performs pharmacy functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.Work is reviewed for accuracy and compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. An employee in a position allocated to this classification is responsible for: 

• Abiding by and enforcing all compliance requirements and policies, and performing these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization’s values 
• Adhering to hospital policies including confidentiality and dress code 
• Participating in patient experience programs 
• Utilizing proper body mechanics when moving equipment and supplies necessary to perform essential functions 
• Maintaining equipment, and reporting broken or malfunctioning equipment 
• Maintaining current and adequate medications and supplies 
• Utilizing a personal computer to access the hospital information system and the pharmacy purchasing system 
• Performing all tasks necessary to prepare and deliver medications using a variety of transport mechanisms 
• Restocking all work areas by transfer of stock or filling of appropriate carts and drawers, including emergency stock 
• Reordering medications and supplies as required 
• Assisting in training and orientation of staff 
• Utilizing aseptic technique to compound small volume and large volume IV’s, with the ability to calculate and measure accurate doses 
• Assisting the pharmacist in the performance pharmaceutical care activities 
• Communicating and usingappropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families, and healthcare team members in person and via telephone and email 
• Responding to overhead pages 
• Maintainingaccurate and complete records by utilizing the correct tools and procedures for all pharmacy functions 
• Maintaining proper records for all medications and controlled substance dispensed or received 
• Completing all departmental and hospital education requirements 

• Utilizing cost effective practices in performing job functions 
• Adhering to contract purchasing agreements as appropriate 
• Adhering to current infection control and safety standards 
• Participating in performance improvement activities through quality measurement or participation inimprovement processes as assigned 
• Accessing and accurately maintaining electronic and paper medical records 
• Performs all essential job functions assigned to Pharmacy Technician I and II 
• Monitors outdated products and processes returns for prompt credit and disposal 
• Regular and prompt attendance 
• Accepts and completes all duties positively and without conflict 
• The ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required 
• Related duties as required 

To be successful in this role, a pharmacy technician must demonstrate the following skills: 

• The ability to think critically, applying knowledge gained through education and experience to address real world pharmacy challenges  

• The ability to keep up to date with advances and practice changes affecting our profession and our patient population 
• Basic math skills used in the calculation of doses, drug product dilutions, and other problems related to the procurement, preparation, and dispensing of medications 
• Time management skills that allow the pharmacy technician to triage multiple competing responsibilities and prioritize them in the best interest of patient care   
• Familiarity with the applicable regulations, rules, laws, statutes, guidelines, policies, etc. (local, state, and federal) that impact the practice of pharmacy in the hospital setting   
• The ability to work on multidisciplinary teams to achieve desired results 
• Effective and proactive verbal and written communication   
• The ability to engender trust from pharmacists and other members of the care team

To be successful in this role, a pharmacy technician must demonstrate the following behaviors: 

• Pharmacy technicians will conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner at all times. 

• Pharmacy technicians will inquire, investigate, and be curious. Learning will not cease. 

• Pharmacy technicians will own a problem through to its resolution, and they will deliver on the commitments that they make. 

• Pharmacy technicians will conduct assigned tasks properly and on time. 

• Pharmacy technicians will recognize the difference between effort and results. 

• Pharmacy technicians will work as a team. 

• Pharmacy technicians will ask for help when needed, and they will give help readily and without reservation or complaint. 

• Pharmacy technicians respect the dignity, uniqueness, and contribution of each individual, and they recognize the strength that provides our team. 

• Pharmacy technicians will be reliable in punctuality and attendance. 

• Pharmacy technicians will be patient focused. 

• Pharmacy technicians will be engaged in and attentive to their responsibilities.  

• Pharmacy technicians will conduct every task conscientiously, with the knowledge that their actions affect human lives. 

• Pharmacy technicians will be good stewards of the resources entrusted to them. 

• The pharmacy will be operated in accordance with applicable state and federal laws as well as the policies of USA Health. 

• Pharmacy technicians will operate a professional pharmacy that is a source of pride for our team. 

• Pharmacy technicians will use their knowledge, skills, and abilities to assure good pharmacy practice within the department, good service to our patients, and support for non-pharmacy colleagues, even for contingencies not specifically addressed in these guidelines. 

• High school diploma or equivalent 
• Registration with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP) as a Pharmacy Technician 
• Completion of an ALBOP approved hospital technician training course within six months of registration per ALBOP requirements  
• Completion of sterile compounding training with USA Health within 90 days of employment 
• Nationally certified pharmacy technician with the PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board) or NHA (National Healthcare Association) 
• Hospital experience is preferred