Pharmacy Technician

Certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technician IIISt. Elizabeth Healthcare is seeking an experienced Certified Inpatient Pharmacy Technician III to serve as a full-time sterile compounding technician. The ideal candidate will possess advanced sterile compounding skills and a strong working knowledge of USP 797 and USP 800 standards. Experience with TPN compounding, complex sterile preparations and dilutions, and BD IV Prep (or similar IV workflow management software) is highly preferred. Shift/Hours: Dayshift, Mon-Fri 40 Hours/WeekJob Description:Answers the telephone in a timely and courteous manner (using AIDET process), answering queries or directing the call to the appropriate person for resolution.Processes Epic Messages in a timely and accurate manner.Assists the pharmacist in the dispensing of medications in a timely and accurate manner filling medication bins, filling labels, restocking Pyxis med stations and ancillary departments.Performs all aspects of sterile compounding of medications for direct infusion into patients, including that of chemotherapy and total parental nutrition, through aseptic technique and compliance with USP 797 and 800 regulations and requirements.Utilize metric system calculations to calculate appropriate doses required for sterile compounding.Assists the pharmacists in labeling, storing and processing IV's and managing and minimizing waste in the IV room.Maintain sterility and maintenance of IV room equipment through routine cleaning and decontamination procedures.Serve as a primary preceptor to new pharmacy technicians and provide education regarding the flow of the pharmacy and the duties of each position and train new pharmacy technicians to fulfill these shifts.Ensures timely receipt and delivery of all patient medication related information and products by making designated rounds.Properly distributes medications, including time sensitive and life-saving medications, and processes ADT (Admissions, Discharges and Transfers) per procedure.Assists in assuring medications on nursing unit and all medication storage outside of pharmacy and offsite units are compliant with regulatory guidelines.Perform patient medication histories which will include, but is not limited to, documenting the patients prior to admission medications accurately and completely.Document resolution of discrepancy in the medical record so attending physician can review and reconcile.Organize and deliver medications to patients if needed.Participate in the Process Improvement Program and comply with all policies and procedures related to Infection Control and Safety to improve the quality of patient care and outcomes.Meets departmental goals for inventory management through appropriate use of inventory management system.Certifies that all expiration dates for medication refilled/loaded in Pyxis med stations have been checked and stock has been rotated to ensure shortest date is used first. Processes returns correctly while checking expiration dates before returning items to stock.Demonstrates superior knowledge in all areas of department operations.Consummate team player who epitomizes the ICARE values and expectations.Enhances career development through attendance and participation in departmental meetings, tech III lunch forums and educational in-services and communication tools.Performs other duties as assigned and is able to work any position in the pharmacy. Must be able to provide expertise on a specialized area of pharmacy (e.g. billing, automated dispensing cabinets, sterile compounding, etc.)Preferred Qualifications:National pharmacy technician certification (CPhT)Advanced sterile compounding experience in a hospital or health-system settingDemonstrated expertise in USP 797 and USP 800 complianceExperience with TPN compounding and complex sterile preparationsFamiliarity with BD IV Prep or comparable IV workflow softwareDemonstrates a strong desire and aptitude for training pharmacy technicians and other pharmacy employees, ensuring competency and confidence in their assigned responsibilities.Strong communication, training, and mentorship skillsEducation, Credentials, Licenses:High school graduateRegistered with the state where work is being performedNationally Certified (PTCB or NHA) or active Intern licenseSuperior performance with Certified Pharmacy Technician II position (SEH)Documented completion within 90 days of date of hire:SEH Competency Checklist for Sterile Compounding: Garbing and Aseptic TechniqueSEH Initial Garbing Evaluation and Media Fill TestSpecialized Knowledge:Typing / computer keyboardingMS OfficeUnderstanding of pharmacy calculations and metric systemAutomated Dispensing CabinetsCarousel drug storage and or inventory managementKnowledgeable in the Epic systemMastery of SEH IV preparation systems as appropriate (CATO)Thorough understanding of USP 797/800 guidelines340B Purchasing ProgramKind and Length of Experience:24 months in an appropriate settingAble to work competently in all positions withininpatient pharmacy. Superior performance in sterile product compoundingPerform Medication History for necessary services.FLSA Status:Non-ExemptRight Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.