Certified Pharmacy Tech - (PRN)

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision, and Values

Our mission is to improve the health of people in the communities we serve through compassionate, high-quality care, prevention, and wellness education. Washington Regional Medical System is a community-owned, locally governed, non-profit health care system located in Northwest Arkansas in the heart of Fayetteville, which is consistently ranked among the Best Places to live in the country. Our 425-bed medical center has been named the #1 hospital in Arkansas for five consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. We employ 3,200+ team members and serve the region with over 40 clinic locations, the region's only Level II trauma center, and five Centers of Excellence - the Washington Regional J.B. Hunt Transport Services Neuroscience Institute; Washington Regional Walker Heart Institute; Washington Regional Women and Infants Center; Washington Regional Total Joint Center; and Washington Regional Pat Walker Center for Seniors.

Position Summary

The role of the Certified Pharmacy Technician reports to the Director of Pharmacy. This position, under close supervision of a registered pharmacist, assists the pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records as assigned within their scope of practice.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Manages inventory of automated dispensing cabinets
• Deliver medications to nursing stations and other patient care areas
• Refill and manage inventory of emergency kits
• Repack medications for hospital use
• Perform medication histories
• Complete required documentation to meet state and federal laws

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, required.
• Licensure and Certifications: Registration with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, and National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT), required.
• Experience: Experience as a Pharmacy Technician, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend 80% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment and 20% of time standing and/or walking while pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs.