Certified Pharmacy Tech - PRN

Certified Pharmacy Tech - PRN

Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN

Job Summary: The employee must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Certified Pharmacy Technicians are responsible for performing duties to assist the Pharmacist in medication preparation and distribution. Those duties consist of, but are not limited to aseptic preparation of IV admixtures and the filling and distributing of medications utilizing various methods of manual and automated systems. They must be functional on hospital computer system as well as interfaced pharmacy systems. CPhT's must be able to perform specialized Narcotic Distribution and Storeroom duties. They must prepare stock orders and maintain adequate inventory for daily operations of various Pharmacy areas. They must be computer literate. CPhT's must adhere to and be familiar with control and safety concepts as outlined in policies, state laws, and JCAHO/DNV Standards for the Department of Pharmacy. They must be familiar with the practices involved in a unit dose medication system.

Education: Required: High School Graduate and Certified Pharmacy Technician. Preferred: AS Degree in Pharmacy Technology or Accredited Pharmacy Tech Course completion

Experience: Required: National Certification Preferred: IV Training Certificate, 1 year pharmacy experience.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: Active Certified Pharmacy Technician and must have or the ability to obtain Tennessee State Pharmacy License within 60 days of employment.

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