Pharmacy Technician II-Certified Med List Asst - Winston-Salem, United States - Forsyth Medical Center

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Pharmacy Technician II-Certified---Medication Listing Assistant/Floor Based Technician 7on/ 7off

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Novant Health is seeking a Pharmacy Tech II-Certified---Medication Listing Assistant/Floor Based Technician, to join our hospital pharmacy team, to deliver optimal medication management across all dimensions of care, every time.

The Medication Listing Assistant is a certified Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for completing medication lists for patients on floor for which they are responsible. Technician will also be responsible for preparing and stocking patient specific medications for administration by nursing team.

Schedule - 7on/7off schedule,

Minimum of 3 years retail pharmacy experience required

Hospital experience (in addition to retail experience) preferred

Novant Health is an integrated system of physician practices, hospitals, outpatient centers, and more - each element committed to delivering a remarkable healthcare experience for patients and their families. With world-class technology, personal connections, and care that's easier to access and understand, Novant Health is with patients every step of the way on their journey to health and wellness.

Essential functions include:

• Review, clarify, document and verify home medications with the patient or utilize alternate sources for verification such as patient's family, caregiver, pharmacy or medical provider within 24 hours of admission
• Refills automated dispensing machines, pulls medication for morning and evening medication passes
• Fills and delivers medication orders for assigned unit under the direct supervision of a pharmacist
• Compounds and repackages oral medications
• Answers and screens telephone calls and refers calls to a pharmacist when appropriate.
• Documents and delivers controlled substances
• Processing cart fills, refills to automated dispensing machines and replenishments to emergency kits and carts
• Demonstrating proficiency with equipment and software
• Collecting medication histories from patients and/or compounding sterile admixtures

Why Novant Health?

• Come join a remarkable team where quality care meets quality service, in every dimension, every time. Let Novant Health be the destination for your professional growth, as you take advantage of the opportunities, to advance your practice to other roles and responsibilities in the pharmacy technician profession
• 8 Magnet Designated Hospitals
• LeapFrog Grade "A" Ratings at Novant Health facilities
• Novant Health is recognized as one of the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Forbes Best Employers for Women in 2020, Leaders in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality and 50 Best Places for Women and Managers of Diverse Backgrounds to Work.

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At Novant Health, one of our core values is diversity and inclusion. By engaging the strengths and talents of each team member, we ensure a strong organization capable of providing remarkable healthcare to our patients, families and communities. Therefore, we invite applicants from all group dynamics to apply to our exciting career opportunities.

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Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED, required. 2 Year / Associate Degree, preferred.
• Experience:
  • Acute: Minimum of two pharmacy skills (examples may include medication distribution, sterile compounding, and/or medication listing activities) required. as a Pharmacy Technician 1 Certified and now competently performing a second pharmacy skill as described above. Required.
  • Outpatient Oncology: Minimum of two years of experience in any setting with one year of experience in sterile compounding (of IV and/or chemotherapy admixture), required.
  • Specialty Pharmacy: Minimum of two years in any setting required with one year in specialty setting preferred. Required.
• Licensure/Certification:
  • Current registry with applicable State Board(s) of pharmacy, required.
  • PTCB or NHA Certification within 60 days of hire, or proof of enrollment in pharmacy school/FPEGG/FPGEC; required.
  • A minimum of one relevant specialized certificate/certification from approved vendor such as PTCB, BPTS or NPTA (examples include but are not limited to product verification, medication history, hazardous drug management, billing/reimbursement, controlled substances diversion prevention, medication therapy management, sterile compounding). This must be obtained within 12 months of hire and maintained as applicable. Required.
• Additional skills required:
  • State Registration and/or evidence of renewal is required for both Pharmacists and Technicians fifteen days prior to expiration and Technicians are required to be either certified through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA), or be actively enrolled in pharmacy school, or be active in Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination (FPGEE) or Foreign Pharmacy Equivalency Certification (FPGEC).
  • Considerable knowledge and application of basic math skills, including ratio and proportion relationships; strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to follow verbal and written instructions. Basic technology skills. Other duties as outlined in Novant Health and facility specific policies and procedures. Ability to drive/travel to multiple facilities/locations as needed. Ability to work as part of a high performing, change ready and resilient team.
• Additional skills preferred: Considerable knowledge of medication names (both trade and generic) and their doses, routes of administration, and adverse effects; the ability to demonstrate patient interview skills and strong written and verbal communication skills with other healthcare professionals. Experience with inventory management.

Responsibilities

It is the responsibility of every Novant Health team member to deliver the most remarkable patient experience in every dimension, every time.

• Our team members are part of an environment that fosters team work, team member engagement and community involvement.
• The successful team member has a commitment to leveraging diversity and inclusion in support of quality care.
• All Novant Health team members are responsible for fostering a safe patient environment driven by the principles of "First Do No Harm".