Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

Under the clinical supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with departmental policies, procedures, and legal and regulatory requirements, compounds sterile products and prepares unit-of-use pharmaceuticals for dispensing and ensures delivery of products and pharmaceutical supplies to patient care areas. Maintains pharmacy working inventory.

MISSION VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

MISSION We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.

VALUES Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.

SERVICE GOALS Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Responsibilities

Prepares pharmaceuticals for dispensing to patients by:

• Packaging bulk products into unit-of-use packaging
• Compounding products by combining several ingredients after review of calculations and measures by a licensed pharmacist
• Selecting from stock areas medications for individual patients based on computer-generated information
• Selecting from stock areas medications for newly received patient and refill prescriptions based on computer-generated labels and/or reports and verbal and written instructions
• Selecting and verifying accuracy of medications to be replaced in unit-based automated dispensing cabinets
• Generating reports, pick lists, and labels as required

Maintains working inventory within established department guidelines by:

• Reviewing stock levels and recording for order
• Removing stock from storage areas and replenishing active use areas
• Replenishing contents of various kits, trays, carts, etc. maintained for specialty areas
• Routinely checking storage areas for outdated product, removing from stock, and placing in designated areas according to departmental policies

Processes patient charges and credits by:

• Validating and charging Fill and Update Lists using the department computer
• Entering charges and credits into the department computer from various sources such as documents discontinued medications and/or medications collected following patient discharge

Assures delivery of pharmaceuticals to patient care areas by:

• Carrying prepared pharmaceuticals to all patient care areas and placing them in prescribed locations, including replenishing unit-based automated dispensing cabinets
• This may include delivering medication carts to patient care areas and exchanging drawers or other containers on a daily basis

Assists pharmacist in provision of pharmaceutical care by:

• Reviewing and collecting data used by pharmacists in pharmaceutical care
• Collecting and entering data into the pharmacy information system as directed
• Answering telephone calls and greeting staff and responding appropriately if qualified or authorized to do so

Organizational Responsibilities

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies, and department-specific education within established timeframes
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes
• Maintains license, certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS CPR and other certifications as required by position/department
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process, and compliance
• Complies with established organization and department policies
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required
• Commitment to Beacons six-point Operating System referred to as The Beacon Way
• Leverage innovation everywhere
• Cultivate human talent
• Embrace performance improvement
• Build greatness through accountability
• Use information to improve and advance
• Communicate clearly and continuously

Education and Experience

The knowledge, skills, and abilities as indicated below are normally acquired through the successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent and successful completion of a pharmacy technician training program approved by the State of Michigan. Current certification through the State of Michigan is required. Certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician CPhT must be acquired within one year of employment. A minimum of one year experience working as a pharmacy technician is required.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrates effective communication skills necessary to follow verbal and written instructions, including the ability to understand technical and pharmaceutical terminology
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills necessary to consistently interact with patients, families, visitors, and staff in a courteous manner and to maintain positive working relationships
• Demonstrates mathematical skills necessary to accurately compute fractions, ratios, percentages, and totals
• Requires knowledge of and skill in aseptic technique

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to potentially hazardous substances
• Physical demands: requires physical ability and stamina to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and to remain standing or walking for prolonged periods of time to perform the essential functions of the position.