Pharmacy Technician

Company: HealthTrust
Location: Largo
Posted on: November 25, 2019

Job Description:

Description SHIFT: No Weekends

SCHEDULE: Full-time

GENERAL SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Fulltime Dayshift (Monday-Friday) IV Technician (NO Weekends, NO Holidays) to admix selected IV medications onsite at each hospital within a designated market area with a rotating schedule of 4-5 hospitals per week to support their IV workflow needs. The selected candidate will be responsible for IV preparation and finished products which will meet USP 797 standards. Hospital experience is desirable. This shall be carried out in accordance with all state and federal laws, national regulatory agencies, and the facility departmental policies and procedures.

SUPERVISOR: CSC Pharmacist, CSC Pharmacy Logistics Manager

SUPERVISES: N/A

DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
--- Adheres to all Board of Pharmacy, JCAHO, CMS and FDA standards
--- Receive and check in all medication and supplies by packing slip/purchase order/or invoice
--- Perform put away and replenishment of items to storage and picking locations
--- Assist purchasing personnel or accounts payable in researching receiving discrepancies
--- Accurately process, pick, pack and stage customer orders
--- Prepare goods and shipping documents for outgoing shipments which may include legend drugs, non-prescription drugs, contrast media and drug-containing devices
--- Perform checking of picked product for accuracy and document on quality logs
--- Assist in handling and logging of returned products from facilities
--- Complete and document monthly inspections for expired medications
--- Daily documentation of all refrigerator temperatures and communication of variances
--- Demonstrates proper storage of medications
--- Process all orders to be sent to customers following the set standards and guidelines of the organization
--- Organize and maintain a clean work area, and keep all areas free of hazards and obstructions
--- Rotate inventory upon the put away process to ensure the earliest dating gets dispensed first
--- Perform inventory cycle counts as required
--- Assist with the physical inventory counts as required
--- Notify the Pharmacy Manager and Inventory Analyst of excessive runs on products and supplies
--- Package and barcode medications in accordance to appropriate policies and procedures if applicable
--- Maintain records of all prepackaged medications in accordance to all local and federal regulatory agencies
--- Maintain all packaging equipment in accordance to the policies and procedures if applicable
--- Restock packaging supplies to the appropriate locations
--- Knowledgeable of batch preparation and log completion
--- Maintain appropriate communication with customers, co-workers, and other personnel
--- Meet all department mandated timeframes and guidelines
--- Follow all safety policies and procedures.
--- Practice and adhere to the Code of Conduct, Philosophy, and Mission and Value Statement of Supply Chain Services
--- Attend all required training and education set by the organization
--- Perform other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
--- Communication: communicates clearly and concisely with a positive attitude
--- Customer orientation: establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations
--- Interpersonal skills: able to work effectively with co-workers, customers and other employees
--- PC skills: demonstrates knowledge and understanding of basic computer skills, warehouse management software and other software as needed
--- Policies and procedures: the ability to comprehend organizational policies, procedures and systems
--- Basic skills: able to perform basic mathematical calculations, balance and reconcile figures, punctuate properly, spell and transcribe accurately
--- Technical skills: Ability to recognize Brand from Generic products, ability to operate or learn to operate packaging equipment
--- Ability to handle multiple priorities appropriately

Qualifications EDUCATION:
--- High School Diploma or GED required
--- Technician training program preferred

EXPERIENCE:
--- Pharmacy technician experience preferred

CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
--- PTCB Certification preferred. Must be certified on hire if required by state.
--- State Board of Pharmacy Registration required on hire if applicable for state.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS --- Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time. Requires ability to push and pull a variety of carts and material handling equipment. Must be able to climb, stoop, kneel, and reach. Must be able to make substantial movements of wrist, hands, and fingers. Must be able to hear, see and communicate through written and verbal means. Requires ability to touch and differentiate textures and temperatures. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force (push/pull) and/or up to 75 pounds of force (push/pull) frequently, and/or 50 pounds of force (push/pull) constantly to move objects. Work is performed inside a warehouse environment that has good ventilation and comfortable temperatures. May be exposed to toxic/caustic chemicals and/or detergents. Staff must remain flexible and available to provide assistance for any/all disaster or emergency situations. Use of latex gloves may be required for repackaging processes.
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Company Description:

HCA Healthcare is a collaborative healthcare network, driven by physicians, nurses and colleagues helping each other champion the practice of medicine to give people a healthier tomorrow. With a comprehensive network of more than 270,000 people across approximately 1,800 care facilities, our scale enables us to deliver great outcomes for our patients, provide superior nursing care and be a preferred place for physicians to practice medicine. We never stop in our pursuit of insights and care advances based on the knowledge and data we gain from approximately 30 million patient encounters a year. Every day, we raise the bar to improve the way healthcare is delivered, not just in our facilities, but everywhere. We---re committed to improving more lives in more ways, and above all else, we are committed to the care and improvement of human life.

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