Pharmacy Technician - Per Diem - Methodist Hospital

Pharmacy Technician

Reporting to the Pharmacy Manager and the direct supervision by staff pharmacists, the Pharmacy Technician assists in the preparation and filling of all medications necessary for inpatient and outpatient services. Support all department initiatives and daily workflow by ensuring that the proper medication and tools are available for the clinical team and patients.

Job Duties

Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson

Prepares drug orders from Physicians for review and dispensing by a Registered Pharmacist.

Replenishes all Pyxis machines. Monitors and record refrigerator temperatures when filling, and documents corrective action taken if needed. Informs Pharmacy Manager of any ongoing issues.

Counts, compounds and repackages pharmaceuticals using established procedures.

Medication dispensing and distribution to patient areas, Reorder and Restock of pharmacy inventory, Restock inventory in department an nursing unit and restocks returns, Evaluates stock for expired medications, Performs necessary monitoring and documentation.

Performs various billing/ crediting functions to ensure proper billing of all medications dispensed to patients to comply with hospital finance policies. Ensures proper documentation of waste.

Picks up Physician orders from team centers on a regular basis, and additionally as required by the Pharmacist.

Performs light housekeeping duties such as arranging bins and stock neatly, removing items from bulk storage, dusting shelves, removing open boxes, keeping work areas neat and clean.

Replenishes specialty and code carts. All restocking of carts is documented through the use of a sign out sheet, noting time, date, and items replaced.

Uses aseptic techniques to prepare IVs and record IV refrigeration daily. Transports IVs to the nursing floor.

Maintains competencies related to IV lab, Pyxis, McKesson Automation and CAPS.

Reviews and completes assigned inspections every other month and maintains all competencies required by the department and the hospital to ensure all jobs performed are done properly. All items are examined for expiration date, accurate storage, under proper conditions of light, refrigeration, heat and security.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED

2 years of previous hospital pharmacy technician experience.

1 year of Sterile compounding experience

Strong knowledge of metric system conversions and calculation of ratio and proportions. Passing score of 90% on calculation exam, aseptic preparation exam, safe handling of hazardous drugs and practicum.

CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Upon Hire and

RPT - Registered Pharmacy Technician - State of Pennsylvania Upon Hire

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Employee Entity: Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address: 2301 South Broad Street,, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America