Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem)

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician
Department: Outpatient Pharmacy
Location: United Memorial Medical Center
Hours Per Week: Per diem
Schedule: Operating hours Monday-Friday, 9a-5p

SUMMARY:

Under pharmacist supervision, responds to and/or triages nursing phone calls, prepares medications orders, accurately delivers meds and restocks as necessary. Provide superior customer service by modeling the organizations values.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Medication Preparation & Delivery. Process and prepare medication orders by repackaging bulk medication into individual size packages; round to floors in an accurate and timely manner to deliver medication; add measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions.

• Documentation & Reporting. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient care documentation using EMR system (Electronic Medical Record); use pharmacy information system to run reports and access medication data; receive and store incoming supplies and verify quantities.

• Maintenance & Sterilization. Clean and maintain the repackaging machine after use; non-sterile compounding and prepare oral liquids, creams and ointments in a clean environment; measure and combine medication accurately with proper documentation; ensure proper disposal of medication.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• None

• National Pharmacy Certification required within 18 months of hire

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills for routine interaction with hospital staff, patients and visitors.

• 1 year of work experience in a clinical, retail or healthcare setting.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $18.00 - $20.15

Salary : $18 - $20