What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician - PRN - Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Huntington position at Kindred Hospitals?
We are looking for Pharmacy Technicians to join our healthcare team on a PRN basis at Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Huntington!
- We have day and night shifts positions
- We are a specialty hospital located within St. Mary's Medical Center
Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Huntington is designed as a bridge in the continuum of care and is intended to provide intensive, specialized care for medically complex patients that require a longer treatment and recovery period. Our goal is to treat the immediate and long-term needs of the patients with the goal of helping each patient reach the next level of well-being on their path to a full recovery. We are a specialty hospital where our team plays a vital role in the recovery process for chronic, critically ill and medically complex patients. We are located within St Mary's Medical Center, off 3rd Ave, with easy access to OH-7 close to the East Huntington Bridge at: 2900 First Avenue, Two East, Huntington, WV 25702
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician under the direct supervision of the (Market) Manager/Director of Pharmacy or Registered Pharmacist – and according to the standards procedures-dispenses additives for IV and irrigating solutions, mixes IV additive solutions as required using aseptic technique with the laminar air flow hood, types labels, prepares and files charge slips, and performs other related duties.
Essential Functions
- Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication
- Mixes pharmaceutical preparations, fills bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and prepares labels for bottles
- Fills orders with correct medications
- Prepares unit of use dosage when possible
- Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to patient, computes charges, and enters data in computer
- Prepares intravenous (IV) packs
- Generates required reports; pick i.v., production reports
- Performs backup procedures correctly
- Recycles product as appropriate
- Changes prep and expiration date on recycled product
- Dates times and initials all vials for reuse
- Prioritizes work (i.e. stats made first)
- Delivers IVS to proper locations
- Restocks shelves and rotates stock
- Properly disposes of non-recyclable solutions
- Maintains i.v. refrigerator temperature log
- Receives and stores incoming supplies
- Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records
- Returns medications to stock and rotates stock
- Fills requisitions from Nursing floors in a timely fashion
- Can calculate appropriate medication doses based on patient’s age Adult and Geriatrics
- Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with clinical staff
- Self-motivated, self-directed with excellent organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Good math and science skills
- Good stress coping skills
- Must read, write and speak fluent English
- Must have good and regular attendance
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Education
- High School diploma or equivalent
Licenses/Certification
- State Certification/Licensure if required by state
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred
- Basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Dental Insurance