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　　MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

　　Worker Type:

　　Regular

　　Job Highlights:

　　Sign-on Bonus Eligible

　　This is an Inpatient Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Tech position at our DePaul hospital working primarily in the IV room. The shift is 7on/7off Wed-Thu on the evening shift - 12noon to 10:30pm or 1pm - 11:30pm (10-hour shifts). Will work any holiday that falls on rotation.

　　Sterile compounding experience/aseptic technique is preferred as is experience with inventory management. Pharmacy Tech certification preferred.

　　Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you

　　Job Summary:

　　Provides support to pharmacists including, but not limited to review of prescription orders, locating medications, preparation, counting, labeling, packing and delivery of medications to customers. Responsible for the technical operation of the drug distribution system. Responsible for the stocking and maintaining of automated dispensing systems. Trained in the preparation of intravenous medications.

　　Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

　　PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Prepares medications for pharmacist verification prior to refill in automated dispensing machines. Packs and labels medication orders requested from units, includes unit dose packaging products as indicated. Delivers medications to automated dispensing machines and uses expiration tracking feature. Monitors the automated dispensing cabinets notifications. Alerts pharmacist if unable to resolve notifications.

　　Delivers patient medication doses to the proper unit area(s) and returns unused or discontinued doses to the pharmacy. Retrieves discharged patient medications from storage areas on nursing units to reduce the opportunity for wrong-patient related safety concerns.

　　Assures supplies are safe by conducting monthly inspections of all areas where drugs are stored (in Pharmacy and other departments) replacing outdated or unusable medications.

　　Assures medications are available for patients by assisting in inventory control including: ordering, checking in orders, stocking shelves, updating the computerized inventory system, rotating stock, processing recalls and conducting quarterly inspections of all areas where drugs are stored in the pharmacy for outdated and unusable medications and quarantining them in a separate are from useable stock.

　　Follows all procedures for documenting and dispensing controlled substances. Handles controlled substances in a manner that ensures accountability and security.

　　Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　EDUCATION

　　High school diploma or equivalentEXPERIENCE

　　No experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

　　Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

　　Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

　　Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

　　Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

　　Frequent keyboard use/data entry.

　　Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.

　　Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

　　Rare climbing.

　　Licenses / Certifications:

　　Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA), FUTURE - Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within 24 months - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), FUTURE - Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) within 24 months - National Healthcareer Association (NHA), FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 2 months - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 months - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 Months - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, FUTURE - Technician within 3 months - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy, MO Registration Application and Finger Print Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Pharmacy Technician - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Technician - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy, WI Registration Application Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

　　Work Shift:

　　7 On / 7 Off (United States of America)

　　Job Type:

　　Employee

　　Department:

　　3901000128 Pharmacy

　　Scheduled Weekly Hours:

　　40

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