Pharmacy Technician L - Lancaster, United States - ANTELOPE VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

ANTELOPE VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT

Verified Company

Lancaster, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Full time

Description

Job Objective:

Under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist and the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor performs routine and basic pharmacy procedures for the operation of an acute care pharmacy to assist the Pharmacists.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists Pharmacist in proper labeling of medications, processes medications orders and those returned to Pharmacy.
Assists Pharmacist in preparing labels.
Assures adequate inventory is maintained at all times.
Assures and credit and billing tasks are completed in a timely and thorough manner.
Maintains professional work habits by organizing workload, setting priorities, completing assignments in a timely manner, utilizing resources appropriately, complying with department program standards and adapts well to change.
Performs basic pharmacy procedures such as checking in merchandise, filling physician's orders for pharmacy verification, floor stock, preparing IV's and TPN's.
Recognizes departures from the normal and discusses with pharmacist.

Competence:

Maintains an appropriate level of competence by ongoing development of knowledge and skills.
Performs duties in accordance with relevant laws, regulations and technical standards.
Participates in age specific educational and training programs.

Confidentiality:

Refrains from disclosing confidential information acquired in the course of work except when authorized, unless legally obligated to do so.
Refrains from using or appearing to use confidential information acquired in the course of work for unethical or illegal advantage either personally or through third parties.

Integrity:

Regularly demonstrates commitment to a set of ethics and values by behaving in an ethical manner that is consistent with stated values. Supports and enforces hospital Corporate Compliance Program.
Avoids actual or apparent conflicts of interest and advises all appropriate parties of any potential conflict.
Refrains from engaging in any activity that would prejudice ability to carry out duties ethically.
Disclose fully all relevant information that could reasonably be expected to influence an intended users understanding of the reports, comments, and recommendations presented.

Non-Essential Duties:

Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge

Demonstrate knowledge and proficiency regarding special needs and behaviors of age or ethnic specific groups.

Skills

Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate the ability to collaborate with other health care professionals.

Abilities

Ability to adhere with AVH Policies and Procedures and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of corporate compliance rules and regulations.
Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations and maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital, and department information.

Core Competencies:
All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these behaviors:

Accountability
Action Oriented
Customer Focused
Compassion
Effective Communication
Teamwork
Ethics & Values
Integrity & Trust

Education and Experience:

Education

High School diploma.
Associate of Arts or Bachelors Degree preferred.

Experience

Prior experience in acute care hospital OR a minimum of 2 years experience in a pharmacy preferred.

Required Licensure and/or Certifications:

Current State of California Pharmacy Technician License.
CPHT preferred.

AVH Conduct/Compliance Expectations:

Ability to adhere with AVH Leaves of Absence Policy.
Ability to adhere with AVH Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy.
Ability to adhere with AVH Recording of Hours Worked Policy.
Ability to adhere to the department dress code.
Ability to organize work and establish priorities.
Ability to expand on own initiative in performance of duties.
Skill and ability to follow the telephone etiquette/standards.
Conforms to AVH Standards of Excellence.
Ability to function effectively under pressure and meet time parameters.
Ability to communicate effectively while maintaining good working relationships with coworkers, managers and other hospital staff.
Ability to adhere to the normal standards of courtesy and conduct as defined under the rules of hospitality at AVH.
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of patient, hospital and department information.
Ability to adhere to safety rules and regulations.
Safely and effectively uses all equipment necessary to carry out duties.
Ability to interpret and function under hospital and department policies and procedures.
Conforms with required and appropriate Joint Commission requirements.
Conforms with and supports hospital quality assurance and improvement guidelines.
Ability to participate effectively in department and hospital staff education.
Display a willingness to work as a team player.
Ability to give and support the highest level of patient