This position is rotating days, nights weekends.

　　Position Summary:

　　Under the supervision of a registered pharmacist; and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and the standard policies and procedures of the department ‐ assists the pharmacist in all aspects of the medication, IV solution, and pharmaceutical supply distribution systems.

　　Education, License & Cert:

　　High school graduate or equivalent

　　Pharmacy Technician Certification preferred but not required for hire. All Technicians will be encouraged to pass the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam. Supporting educational material will be provided.

　　Experience:

　　Previous Pharmacy Technician experience preferred

　　Essential Functions:

　　Inventory Management a. Routine review of inventory to ensure appropriate quantities are available to meet patient needs

　　b. Performs accurate cycle counts

　　c. Ensures safe storage of all medications according to manufacturer recommendations and established practices

　　d. Assists in receiving, verification, documentation, unpacking and placing into inventory medications and supplies and reports any discrepancies as necessary

　　Safe Medication distributiona. Stock automated dispensing cabinets

　　b. Utilizes all medication safety tools including barcode scanning, routine/double checking and compounded preparation aides. Expected compliance is 100%.

　　c. Accurate, timely delivery of medications to nursing units and procedural areas

　　d. Participates in routine medication distribution activities including cart-fill, restocks, floor stock requests, repackaging and preparation for dispensing with a focus on safety and accuracy

　　e. Returns and appropriately processes unused medications with an understanding of impact on charging and necessary credit processes

　　Sterile Compoundinga. Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile products using aseptic technique

　　b. Works to ensure all established 797 requirements are adhered to

　　c. Must attend all training and pass all required competencies and testing according to established policies and procedures to maintain eligibility to work in IV room

　　d. Maintains compliance with all routine cleaning and maintenance of cleanroom spaces as identified in standard operating procedures

　　e. Ensures timely completion of all required documentation for cleaning, compounding, and competencies

　　Quality Improvementa. Participates in audits and other evaluation techniques to monitor regulatory compliance

　　b. Completes all competency and skill assessment requirements

　　c. Participation on teams, project workstreams, committees or data collection projects as needed

　　d. Identify and communicate areas in which quality improvement processes or opportunities can be applied

　　e. Demonstrates his/her contributions to promoting the success of the department yearly goals through the completion of individual goals and actively contributes to the establishment of routine/annual goals

　　Employee Engagementa. Actively participates in orientation, education, and training programs

　　b. Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills

　　c. Assists in the training and development of new staff

　　d. Active attendance and participation in huddles, staff meetings and appropriate training

　　e. Learns from mistakes and helps to foster an environment of constructive feedback

　　f. Actively engages and performs other duties as requested and observed by manager or supervisor

　　The pay for this position ranges from $16.00-$22.37 per hour.