Certified Pharmacy Technician

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Certified Pharmacy Technician you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Pinewood Springs which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Responsibilities:

• Assists in performance of daily pharmacy tasks (procurement, preparation, delivery, return, and restocking of medications)

• Participates in the formulary and inventory management process

• Prepares intravenous admixtures

• Facilitates customer service through communication with both internal and external customers

• Responsible and understands the use of automated pharmacy equipment and software

• Participates and assists with learning activities and other duties as assigned

Department Specific Criteria:

• Refills, delivers, and returns medication to and from Pyxis machines according to established policies and procedures.

• Refills, delivers, and restocks medications in various carts and kits (e.g. crash carts).

• Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.

• Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing of medications and supplies in appropriate locations (rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date). Assists with physical inventories.

• Prepares nonsterile compounding according to policies and procedures.

• Performs assigned department based monitoring duties in a timely manner (i.e. unit inspections, temperature logs, IV room logs).

• Handles and delivers controlled substances in accordance with policies and procedures.

• Performs unit dose packaging of medications and documents pre-packing information appropriately.

• Charges medications to patient accounts in an accurate and timely manner.

• Assists with Pyxis machine functionality, optimization, and troubleshooting.

• Completes and passes annual aseptic technique validation and associated competencies.

• Demonstrates proper aseptic technique and accurate preparation of sterile compounds (does not apply to Madison campus).

• Assists with the orientation of new employees(s) and/or orients current employee(s) to improve in a specific area.

• Fulfills technician job responsibility list for assigned shift, documents status of completion of tasks, and ensures appropriate daily hand off prior to leaving at the end of shift.

• Gives a thorough, concise report at change of shift, communicating incomplete assignments and potential patient concerns in order to provide continuity of care.

• Participates in departmental quality improvement processes by identifying problems and offering solutions.

• Participates in department or hospital committees, task forces, and/or provide departmental education.

• Maintains security of the pharmacy.

• Attends all staff meetings and/or huddles on scheduled work days. If scheduled off, is responsible for reading huddle communication.

• Attends all mandatory in-services as scheduled.

• Communicates with management to provide progress updates and re-prioritization activities as department needs change.

• Maintains current knowledge to assure a safe working environment, and demonstrates practical application of all policies and procedures relative to safety, infection control, and hazardous waste.

• Demonstrates capability of ordering medication through wholesaler or local distributor.

• Demonstrates ability to dose pack medication.

• Cleans IV hoods and documents cleaning of the clean room space per policy.

• Utilizes universal precautions in any potential contact with patient body fluids or used patient supplies that may be contaminated with patient body fluids, potentially harmful products, emissions, or any potentially injurious particles.

• Completes annual education requirements and TB test as scheduled.

• Maintains compliance with Human Resource requirements.

• Performs other assigned learning duties as assigned by manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Displays good work habits by consistently arriving on time and ready to work at the start of shift, complying with break policies and procedures, and serving as a role model for others.

• Works independently with minimal direct supervision and handle stress appropriately.

• Works cooperatively and effectively with pharmacy and facility staff.

• Establishes communication and respectful relationships with all disciplines.

• Handles frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.

• Sets priorities, makes critical decisions, and responds quickly to emergency requests.

Maintains neat and clean working environment.

• Articulates knowledge and understanding of department and facility policies, procedures and systems.

• Demonstrates proficiency in basic mathematical calculations, balancing and reconciling figures, proper punctuation, and spelling and transcription.

• Demonstrates TriStar Skyline Medical Center's iCARE values and acts in accordance with HCA's Code of Conduct.

• Demonstrates pride in job performance by supporting the philosophy, objectives, and goals of the department as well as identified areas of personal and professional growth.
• Demonstrates accountability for maintaining and improving own job knowledge, skills and competence.

What qualifications you will need:

• (CPhT) Certified Pharmacy Technician
• (PharmTech) Pharmacy Technician License
• High School Graduate / GED

Benefits

Pinewood Springs, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• 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 and position.

Pinewood Springs is a joint venture mental health and wellness hospital operated by HCA Healthcare's Tristar Health and Maury Regional Medical Center. The hospital serves the mental health needs of both adolescent and adult patients. A broad range of inpatient and outpatient services are offered to treat individuals with mood, thought, and co-occurring disorders within a supportive and therapeutic environment.

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.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Certified Pharmacy Technician opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

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