Pharmacy Technician II

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Summary
Dispenses controlled substances from the narcotic vault and additives for IV and irrigating solutions, types labels, prepares and files charge slips and performs other related duties.

Job Duties

• Prepares large volume IV solutions and piggybacks, using sterile technique.
• Assists in the design of and accurate preparation of floor stock specialty kits.
• Assists in training of all new staff and monitoring progress to ensure continuity of workflow and departmental policies and procedures.
• Collects, organizes, and evaluates information for direct patient care, medication use review, and departmental management.
• Receives, files, and dispenses employee prescriptions according to standard operating procedures under Pharmacist supervision.
• Ensures that medical orders are retrieved from Nursing Units according to Pharmacy policies.
• Ensures that STAT and missing patient medication orders are received, reviewed, and filled as stated in standard operating procedure.
• Maintains adequate stock levels, rotates stock, checks for proper dating.
• Performs checks of refrigerator temperatures, and records data according to Pharmacy standard operating procedure.
• Performs bulk packaging of meds to Unit Dose using the PAC-MED machine, subsequently checked by a pharmacist.
• Performs monthly nursing station inspections and pharmacy department inspections.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2 years in related field.
• Knowledgeable and familiar with new concepts, (i.e., chemotherapy, new drugs, generic as well as trade names, drug conversions and pharmacy math).
• CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Upon Hire and
• RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Additional Qualifications
Physical Demands
Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Work Shift:
Day Shift

Address:
206 E Brown St

Primary Location:
Lehigh Valley Hospital- Pocono

Position Type:
Onsite

Union:
LVH-P SEIU

Work Schedule:
7 on 7 off evenings 12-10

Department:
1029-00116 Pharmacy