Pharmacy Technician, Full-Time, Varied Shifts

NMC is currently recruiting a Pharmacy Technician, in the Pharmacy. The position is regular part-time (80 hours bi-weekly), hours vary between 7am-7pm (generally 8-hour shifts) including rotating weekends. Northwestern Medical Center’s mission is to provide exceptional health care to our community. Join our high reliability team! With “people” as one of our core values, valuing our employees is a top priority for Northwestern. We care about our employees, their families, and their overall health & well-being. We are proud to offer a generous benefits package, with recognized national carriers, designed to help our people stay healthy, balance work & life responsibilities, protect your assets & plan for a secure financial future.

Hiring Ranges:  Pharmacy Technician $18.44 - $29.86; Pharmacy Technician Trainee $17.82 - $28.85 + shift differentials

Pharmacy Technician

JOB SUMMARY:

• The Pharmacy Technician supports pharmacists in all phases of the medication delivery system; including ordering, stocking, purchasing, manufacturing, dispensing, delivery, inspection and charge functions.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• Education:  High school graduate or equivalent required.  Eligible for Vermont State Pharmacy Technician registration, national certification preferred.
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  Experience: Previous hospital or medical experience, particularly with medication preferred.

RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports To: Pharmacy Manager

Performs duties under the supervision and control of a licensed Pharmacist

• Supervises:
• • None
• Other Contacts: 
• • Medical staff, nursing staff and other hospital employees, patients, public, vendor representatives

SCOPE:

• Machinery or Equipment Used:
• • Pharmaceutical and office equipment including; compounding equipment, infection administration equipment, unit-dose equipment, labeling materials, personal computer, and other office equipment
• Physical Demands:
• • Manual dexterity and mobility, ability to stand/walk for protracted period
• Working Conditions: 
• • May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. May be exposed to toxic chemicals. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. Handles emergency or crisis situations. Subject to many interruptions and occasional pressure due to multiple calls, inquiries and priorities
• Required Protective Equipment:
• • N/A

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Incorporates appropriate skills in all interactions and functions related to pharmacy operations

1. • Ordering & inventory maintenance

1. • Prepares prescriptions for pharmacist review according to policies, procedures and equipment use guidelines

Communicates with patients team members and management in an accurate, timely manner

1. • Completes clinical documentation accurately and timely as required by policy, procedures and regulatory agencies

1. • Talks with and listens to patients/team members

1. • Reports pertinent information

1. • Complete timely clinical documentation/order entry

1. • Protects confidentiality of patient/colleagues

Applies critical thinking skills and considers alternatives

1. • Organizes multitask workload

1. • Prioritizes tasks/work

1. • Seeks assistance

1. • Collects/integrates data from multiple sources

Manages self and resources effectively

1. • Uses electronic pharmacy system to process charges & monitor patient needs

1. • Utilizes equipment and supplies appropriately

1. • Maintain clean, orderly environment of care

1. • Ensures traffic control in “sensitive areas”

1. • Seeks out and accepts feedback

1. • Requests assistance appropriately

Demonstrates the unit specific skills requisite for unit/patient population served

1. • See unit specific competencies

Performs medication reconciliation

Responsible for stocking Omnicell cabinets.