Pharmacy Technician I - Lancaster, United States - ANTELOPE VALLEY HEALTHCARE DISTRICT
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
Education and Experience:
Education
- High School diploma.
- Associate of Arts or Bachelor's 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
Core Competencies:
All AVH employees will effectively demonstrate these behaviors:
Accountability Action Oriented Customer Focused Compassion
Effective Communication
Teamwork
Ethics & Values Integrity & Trust
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/customer satisfaction at all times
- Supports and adhe
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