What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified Pharmacy Tech - (PRN) position at Washington Regional Medical System?
Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values
Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200 team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region’s only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.
Position Summary
The role of the Certified Pharmacy Technician reports to the Director of Pharmacy. This position, under close supervision of a registered pharmacist, assists the pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records as assigned within their scope of practice.
Essential Position Responsibilities
- Manages inventory of automated dispensing cabinets
- Deliver medications to nursing stations and other patient care areas
- Refill and manage inventory of emergency kits
- Repack medications for hospital use
- Perform medication histories
- Complete required documentation to meet state and federal laws
Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
- Licensure and Certifications: Registration with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, and National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT), required.
- Experience: Experience as a Pharmacy Technician, preferred.
Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment and 20% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs.