Pharmacy Tech - Edinburg, United States - BestNest Management

Description

Procures and distributes drug orders per physician request, pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols, and within specified time frame.

Has all work checked by a registered pharmacist prior to leaving the pharmacy.2.

Maintains awareness of developments in pharmacy and health care that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into their practice.3.

Maintains a working knowledge of all aspects in pharmacy services, including but not limited to:

Drug names and classification, medication order and prescription interpretation, prescription computer order entry, pharmaceutical calculations, medication error prevention methods4.

Maintains a working knowledge of the general chemical and physical properties of drugs handled in the pharmacy department. This includes but is not limited to, identifying medications that are light sensitive, requires refrigeration, are caustic, or poisonous. Is able to use reference books to locate stability information or material safety data sheets.5.

Carries out the calculations required for the usual dosage determinations and solutions preparation using weight and volume equivalents in both the metric and apothecary systems and has a registered pharmacist check prior to use for preparation of product.6.

Interacts effectively with other members of the healthcare team on a regular basis. Maintains attentiveness to the rights of patients. Maintain confidentiality of patient information.7.

Operates automatic technology, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, (Pyxis, computers, unit dose machines, etc) in accordance to policy, procedures, and manufacture's instructions.8.

Issues controlled substances, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.9.

Performs the essential functions relating to drug purchasing and inventory control10. Participates in continuing education programs, meeting, training programs and related activities.11. Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data, conducts inspections and maintains logs and other documentation as assigned.12. Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education and training programs for new employees. 13. dheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, security, and fire and infection control. Complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations.


Skills:
1. Prefer one to two years hospital experience 2. Knowledgeable of and complies with laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy 3. Ability to set priorities, meets deadlines, solves problems, adapts to changes within the work environment 4. An aptitude for working with other health care professionals 5. Able to travel 6. Must demonstrate commitment and adherence to STHS's Compliance Program and Code of Conduct through compliance with all policies and procedures, the Code of Conduct, attendance at required training and immediately reporting suspected compliance issue(s) to the Compliance Officer


Education:
1. High School Graduate /GED 2. Current Texas State Pharmacy Technician Registration 3. Some College required, Associate's Degree preferred Must live more than 100 miles from the facility IV Certification Required.