Pharmacy Technician

Last year our HCA Healthcare colleagues invested over 156,000 hours volunteering in our communities. As a Pharmacy Technician with Rapides Regional Medical Center you can be a part of an organization that is devoted to giving back! Job Summary And Qualifications Pharmacy techniciansassistpharmacists in preparing and distributing drugs,maintainingthe drug inventory and maintenance of records. Pharmacy technicians work undersupervisionof a pharmacist and perform only duties allowed by applicable laws. What you will do in this role: Accurately fill unit dose medication orders from labels generated by pharmacist Prepare sterile products accurately under USP Guidelines. Restock medication and IV dispensing areas. Make rounds to each nursing unit as per policy and as directed by pharmacist Accuratelyidentifyand fill replacement medications on emergency crash carts/totes and floor stock. Issue requisitioned drugs to other departments as per policy. Participate inmaintainingadequate inventory levels. Obtain medication based on PAR levels and in conjunction with formulary initiatives. Work with DOP or designee as needed in inventory management incentives. Participate inmaintainingdepartment formulary initiatives. Communicate withappropriate medical,nursingand allied health professional staff memberswith regard tonon-formulary decisions. Work with DOP or designees as needed in formulary clinical review process Complete assigned nursing unit inspections per policy. Accurately fill medication carts Enter charges and credits into pharmacy computer systemin a timely manner Answer telephone and direct calls toappropriate personnel. Accurately load and refill Pyxis Other duties as assigned by DOP, ADOP, Clinical Manager, or charge pharmacist. What qualifications you will need: Current Pharmacy Techlicensewith the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. High School diploma/GED Benefits 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. Rapides Regional Medical Center is a 350+ bed hospital and ER in Alexandria, Louisiana. We offer services ranging from Cancer Care to Wound Care. Our medical staff includes doctors in more than 30 medical specialties. At Rapides Regional we believe that well-defined values are the key to nurturing staff and patient satisfaction. By joining our team you contribute to the positive culture of the hospital. This culture impacts the well-being of patients and their families. It also impacts your colleagues, and your own personal job satisfaction. Learn what our commitment to patient satisfaction, service excellence and professional expertise can do for your career. HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. "There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. 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 Rapides Regional