Pharmacy Technician- PRN

Pharmacy Technician

The position provides pharmacy services, inventory management and other pharmacy duties in accordance with state or federal Pharmacy laws and in close collaboration with the Pharmacist. The position requires availability or delegated availability to respond after working hours. Takes rotational call.

Primarily interacts with: administration, physicians, employees, clinical and non-clinical departments, patients, and visitors.

Essential functions include administering medications to patients as prescribed by the physician and assessing the effects of the medication, demonstrating knowledge of dosage, route, action, side effects and contraindications of medications, administering medications and narcotics following hospital policies and procedures, identifying drug interactions, knowledge of antidotes/treatment for medication overdose, calculating all dosages accurately, documenting appropriately, setting up and operating equipment on unit, keeping work area clean and neat, following procedures for body substance isolation system, reviewing medication orders and dispensings, accurately entering orders into the pharmacy computer system, filling and replacing medications and IV solutions to the automated dispensing machines, packaging and preparing medications in unit-dose containers, performing and completing all daily pharmacy activities related to medication delivery, reordering all medications as needed from the selected pharmacy vendor utilizing group-purchasing contracts, inspecting all medications purchased by pharmacy, conforming to pharmacy policies and procedures, learning and adhering to the rules and regulations of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy concerning Class C License, conforming to hospital policy on Drug Formulary, setting priorities and assuring the completion of care for all assigned patients, giving pertinent, accurate, concise organized reports and documents on record accordingly and inputs or retrieves information from EMR systems, developing, interpreting, implementing, evaluating, and documenting a plan of care for each patient using the nursing process, recognizing and reporting significant changes in patient's condition to appropriate person, assessing patient's response to his illness and hospital environment, initiating written plan of care for each patient within 24 hours of admission, reviewing nursing plan of care daily and as patient status changes, utilizing appropriate interpersonal skills when collaborating with interdisciplinary team members, implementing the medical plan of care, developing care plan that involves other disciplines of patient assessment, interventions and evaluations of that care, managing self, patient and other employees in any emergency situation, providing exemplary customer service, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA, cooperating with other personnel to achieve departmental objectives and maintain good employee relations, inter-departmental objectives and infection control policies, demonstrating timeliness and professionalism in appearance, communications, and actions during all interactions and with all individuals and entities, solving practical problems, dealing with a variety of issues, and interpreting a variety of instructions furnished in written and oral form, attending meetings as required, and performing other duties as requested or assigned.

Ability to use equipment, tools, materials, machines: Computer, telephone, facsimile machine, copier, scanner, printer, calculator and other standard office equipment. Standard Pharmacy equipment.

Education/Experience/Skills/Abilities: High school diploma or equivalent required. Valid licensed vocational nursing license in Texas. Pharmacy technician certification. BLS certification. One year nursing experience preferred. Medical office or healthcare experience preferred. Must be committed to quality and patient safety at all times. Excellent command/highly proficient in spoken and written English. Basic computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, electronic medical documentation, and email. Must be effective at adjusting to change, prioritizing duties, handling stress and effectively communicating face-to-face and/or over the telephone. Must be able to work independently, and flexibly, and as a part of a multidisciplinary team. Must be able to manage several interruptions throughout the shift. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills, verbal and written. Must have strong time management skills. Must be able to work under pressure while interacting in a helpful, courteous manner with a high degree of patient contact. Sufficient hearing, vision and dexterity to perform duties safely.

Physical and Mental Requirements: Physical: Activity Up to % Walking: 80. Squatting: 50. Standing: 80. Pulling: 25. Kneeling: 50. Reaching: 50. Sitting: 10. Lifting up to 50lbs: 30. Pushing: 25. Wrist/Finger Movements: 90. Bending: 50. Climbing: 5. Mental: Stress Level Moderate to High. Individual position core competencies: Quality. Service Excellence. Compassion. Professionalism. Fiscal Responsibility. Required education within first 60 days (if employee is from outside organization): GrahamRMC Orientation. Department Orientation. Continuing/Annual Education and Training: As needed to maintain certification/licensure of position. CPR. Falling Star Program. Safety Storm Program.

Supervision: Employees Supervised: __No__

ADA Requirements: Each category is grouped under a percentage rating based on the frequency the condition is expected to occur. Frequency of Condition 1-33% 34-66% 67%+. 1-33%: Extreme Heat. Extreme Cold. Extreme Swings in Temperature. Extreme Noise. Working Outdoors. Mechanical Hazards. Electrical Hazards. Explosive Hazards. Fume/Odor Hazards. Dust/Mite Hazards. Chemical Hazards. Toxic Waste Hazards. Radiation Hazards. Wet Hazards. Heights. Other Conditions. 67%+: Working Indoors. OSHA Classification: Identify with a check the OSHA Job Category that describes this job. The intent is to enhance worker protection by identifying any risk in the performance of routine and reasonably anticipated job-related functions. __X__ Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. All procedures or other job-related tasks involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues or a potential for spills or splashes of them are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures, such as gloves, masks, goggles, and gown are required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks. _____ Category II: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues but employment may require performing unplanned Category I tasks. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but exposure may be required as a condition of employment. Appropriate protective measure, such as gloves, masks, goggles, and gown are readily available to every employee engaged in Category II tasks. _____ Category III: Tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and Category I tasks are not a condition of employment. The normal work routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Persons who perform these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first-aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way. Tasks that involve handling implements or utensils, use of public or shared bathroom facilities or telephone and personal contacts such as handshaking are Category III tasks.

Additional information: The employee will demonstrate continuous commitment to the maintenance of a clean and safe work environment that is compliant with applicable regulatory agency requirements. The employee will ensure the effective and safe use of all equipment used in his/her activities, if applicable. The competence of the employee in performing his/her job duties is evaluated during orientation to his/her position and will be demonstrated, maintained, and improved on an ongoing basis. The employee will adhere to the assigned schedule and report to work on-time. The employee shall abide by the requirements set forth in the Code of Conduct and report suspected violations of the Code of Conduct. The employee will recognize, appreciate and incorporate an employee's, patient's and patient's family's unique differences, such as culture, spiritual beliefs, gender, race, ethnicity, lifestyle, socioeconomic status, age, and values, into an individualized plan of care or plan of action. The statements contained in this position description reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the company or employee may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.