PHARMACY TECHNICIAN | Day Shift | Inpatient Pharmacy

Salina Regional Health Center

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

POSITION SUMMARY
The Pharmacy Technician is an integral member of the healthcare team, supporting pharmacists in caring for hospitalized patients. This role includes preparing and distributing medications, inventory management, using automated dispensing machines, making sterile and oral preparations, including chemotherapy. The Pharmacy Tech will have a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to patient safety and care.

POPULATION SERVED: Neonate, Infant, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric
OSHA CATEGORY III

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

QUALITY
Demonstrates technical competency for the population and age of the patients served and the technical responsibilitites of the pharmacy.
Makes accurate entries into the pharmacy computer system within scope of practice.
Accurately prepares medications for dispensing and replenishes floor stock supplies for patient care units.
Transports medications where needed in a consistent, timely, accurate and secure manner.
Accurately prepares IV admixtures in a timely fashion using proper aseptic technique.
Performs additional responsibilities accurately, effectively, and timely (i.e. systems maintenance, medication record maintenance, medication purchasing and contract compliance, and/or evaluation of medication integrity and storage).

ACCESS
Coordinates, collaborates, and communicates all needed information to appropriate parties to ensure continuity and optimization of patient/pharmaceutical care.

STEWARDSHIP
Ensures pharmacy is adequately stocked with essential, quality pharmaceuticals; rotates stock on a consistent basis.
Ensures secure storage and complete and accurate records for all controlled sutstances.

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

PATIENT CENTERED
Keeps the welfare of the patient at the center of all decisions and actions by maintaining a customer-centered focus at all times.
Advocates for patients and their families by practicing behaviors that create a culture of patient focused activity.

QUALITY
Expects excellence of self and others.
Questions the status quo; uses creativity and innovation to engage in performance and process improvement.
Identifies and mitigates risk.

INTEGRITY
Is honest and ethical in all matters.
Demonstrates teamwork/cooperation within and across departments, understanding others perspectives and resolving conflict constructively.

TRUST
Safeguards the privacy, security, and confidentiality of protected health information at all times.
Treats all people with dignity; supports diversity; and understands related issues.
Is flexible and adaptable to change; demonstrates a positive and supportive attitude; and willingly accepts change.

SUSTAINABILITY
Holds self and others accountable in the use of SRHC supplies, and completion of tasks in a timely, efficient, and productive manner.
Volunteers for or accepts new or additional duties/responsibilities for the greater good of the department, organization, and/or patient.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION
None

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE
None

REQUIRED REGISTRATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Current Kansas State Board of Pharmacy Registered Technician
National Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT or ExCPT) obtained prior to first registration renewal (If the state Registered Technician was obtained before July 1, 2017 with no gap in active status, the National Certification is not required)
Applicable Resuscitation and other position-related certifications must be obtained within the timeframe established by SRHC policy.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers up to 50 pounds
Prolonged, extensive or considerable standing/walking
Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching
Manual dexterity and mobility
Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposed to odorous chemicals, medications, and toxic chemicals
Exposed to hazards from electrical/mechanical/power equipment
Subject to varying and unpredictable situations
Subject to emergency or crisis situations
Subject to many interruptions; pressure due to multiple calls, inquires, and/or deadlines
Subject to irregular hours (days, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays)

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
In signing the job description, I attest that I will adhere to Salina Regional Health Center’s policies, procedures, and regulatory standards, including but not limited to complying fully with the Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Ethical Conduct; and participating actively in the Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement Plan, including identifying and mitigating risk to patients.

I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and accept the qualifications, responsibilities, and performance expectations outlined in the job description.  I recognize that these duties form the basis for my performance evaluations, and that management reserves the right to assign additional tasks or change existing essential job functions as operational needs dictate.  I confirm that I am able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.