Pharmacy Technician II

Hourly Wage Estimate: $18.69 - $26.16 / hour Learn More About The Benefits Offered For This Job. The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range. Do you have the career opportunities as a Pharmacy Technician II you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parham Doctors' Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. Job Summary And Qualifications The Pharmacy Technician II contributes to high quality, patient-centered care performing technical tasks vital to the activities of the pharmacy department. Under the supervision of the attending Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician II duties include but are not limited to: accurately compounds, fills, labels, and distributes ordered medication according to departmental procedure and federal/state/local regulations. The Pharmacy Technician II maintains the drug inventory and patient records and implements quality checks and performance improvement measures. Such duties include, but need not be limited to: maintaining patient records; set up, packaging, and labeling medication doses; filling and dispensing routine orders for stock supplies of patient-care areas; refilling and inventorying automated dispensing machines, maintaining inventories of medication supplies; and mixing medications with parenteral fluids. Technicians must function in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines with deviation approved by the supervising pharmacist. Organizational relationships include being directly responsible to the Lead Technician, Pharmacist, Clinical Manager, Assistant Director, and Director of Pharmacy. Procures and distributes medications orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment. Processes medication orders or prescriptions, accurately and safely compounds medications and/or IV admixtures in acceptable dosage forms, appropriately packages and dispenses pre-manufactured dosage forms. Uses established policies, procedures, and protocols to fill and label medication orders and prepackage medications. Uses appropriate techniques for storage, preparation, and dispensing of medicinal agents and follows the health system’s policies regarding cart fill, unit dose distribution, automated dispensing, medication preparation and labeling, controlled substances reconciliation, and ensuring that EMT drug kits and medications for code carts are stocked, checked, and ready to be dispensed. Rounds in patient care and ancillary areas per established schedule. Delivers medications and supplies and picks up new orders and medications for return. Dispenses controlled substances with proper documentation; alerts pharmacist of any counting discrepancies or suspected diversions. Assures patient medications have been checked and released by a pharmacist prior to dispensing or delivery. Facilitates optimum service by responding to phone, intercom, and in-person requests and inquiries. Responds to STAT requests promptly. Prepares chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs, parenteral nutrition, sterile eye drops, irrigation solution, and other products per departmental procedures. Adheres to standard precautions for sterility and personal safety. Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations. Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies using scheduled and spot inspections. Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs. Replenishes floor stock medications in automated dispensing systems, emergency kits, crash carts, and surgical kits. Completes work activities through effective management of time, tasks and available resources. Manages own conduct, performance and attitude including time, space and paper, ethics, attendance and punctuality, and customer focus. Enters charges and credits for patient medications promptly and accurately. Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation; files documentation in appropriate locations. Keeps pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and well organized. Assists in all areas of the pharmacy as needed, including specialty areas. Works independently on projects and needs of the departments with minimal oversight. Performs other duties as assigned. Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.” What qualifications you will need IV room experience in a hospital setting or infusion setting, (Internal ASHP education/training modules), Required 1+ years experience as a pharmacy tech, Preferred 3 months+ experience in product compounding, Preferred Benefits Parham Doctors' Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts Learn More About Employee Benefits Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Established in 1974, Henrico Doctors' Hospital is a 340-bed community hospital offering cardiology, gastroenterology, neurology, oncology, physical therapy, women's services and a 24/7 emergency department. Operated by HCA Healthcare, Henrico Doctors' Hospitals consists of three community campuses - Henrico, Parham, and Retreat Doctors' Hospitals along with a free-standing emergency center, Hanover Emergency Center. Envisioned, founded and supported by a group of independent physicians looking to provide high-quality care in an accessible community setting, Henrico Doctors' proudly remains committed to providing patients with the best care possible. "Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. HCA Healthcare Co-Founder If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacy Technician II opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Henrico, Parham & Retreat Doctors' Hospitals