Pharmacy Tech Cert (Storeroom Pharmacy Technician) (6174)

Pharmacy Tech Cert (Storeroom Pharmacy Technician)

Pharmacy I-P - Memphis, TN 38103

Overview

Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Any Travel Percentage: Negligible Category: Pharmacy

Description

Regional One Health is currently seeking a full-time Pharmacy Storeroom Technician for our Inpatient Pharmacy.

Must have National Certification such as PTCB or NHA AND TN Pharmacy Tech License to qualify.

The Pharmacy Storeroom Technician is responsible for receiving, processing, and maintaining pharmaceutical inventory to ensure an accurate and efficient medication supply chain. This position coordinates the receipt of products from wholesalers and vendors, verifies shipment accuracy, enters inventory into pharmacy systems, stocks medications in appropriate storage locations, and maintains accurate inventory counts.

Performs various technical functions and activities relating to preparing, packaging, drug distribution, IV admixtures, distribution and record-keeping of pharmaceuticals and controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance and performs technical pharmacy services under supervision of licensed pharmacist and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Prepares and fills prescriptions and medication orders, maintaining appropriate legal and departmental records; computes records, patient charges and credits patients for unused drugs.
• Operates computerized data systems.
• Receives, transports and stores necessary pharmacy-related items to and from pharmacy areas as well as to and from other hospital pharmacies and nursing units as assigned.
• Assists in inventory control including ordering stock rotation and return of outdated medications.
• Maintains a safe and orderly arrangement of pharmaceuticals and supplies in the pharmacy and nursing areas and maintains a clean and neat work area.
• Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information.
• Works effectively and serves as intermediary between patient care units and pharmacy; answers calls and accepts requests; collects and delivers medication orders, UD cassettes and any other items as assigned.
• Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment to minimize risk to patients and staff by complying with all safety/risk management policies and procedures.
• Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements.
• Provides support to pharmacy and other ancillary personnel to provide clinical assistance as needed. Assists in the orientation and supervision of students when they provide patient care, treatment and services as part of their training.
• Provides coverage for relief and absences. Demonstrates flexibility to work night, weekend and holiday to provide continuous pharmacy coverage as required.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent education. Required
• PHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician Upon Hire Required
• Experience in patient care as obtained through completion of a Pharmacy Technician program Required or
• Minimum 1 year experience previous experience as Pharmacy Technician. Required

Physical Demands

• Standing - Constantly
• Walking - Constantly
• Sitting - Rarely
• Lifting - Frequently
• Carrying - Frequently
• Pushing - Occasionally
• Pulling - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Balancing - Occasionally
• Stooping - Frequently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Crouching - Frequently
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Reaching - Frequently
• Handling - Frequently
• Grasping - Frequently
• Feeling - Constantly
• Talking - Constantly
• Hearing - Constantly
• Repetitive Motions - Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.