Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I job opportunity at Mercy Health.

Home Jobs In United States Of America Tag: Job Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I position at Mercy Health


DateMore Than 30 Days Ago bot
Mercy Health Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I
Experience: 18-years
Pattern: full-time
Country:
apply Apply Now
Salary:
Status:

Job

Copy Link Report
degreeDiploma
loacation Mercy Medical Center, United States Of America
loacation Mercy Medical ..........United States Of America

This position is scheduled morning hours of 5:30am-2:00pm or 6:00am-2:30pm The following candidates may apply: 1. Applicants with no previous pharmacy technician experience or are not currently registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician 2. Applicants with previous work experience in a pharmacy setting and are currently registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician Work Shift Day Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Summary This job supports Mercy’s philosophy of patient centered care by performing a variety of technical duties related to medication inventory management, preparation and delivery under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I is an introductory position for applicants with no previous pharmacy technician experience or are not currently registered with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Job Description Job Duties Maintain a working knowledge of pharmacy terminology, pharmacology, and pharmacotherapy. Maintain a working knowledge of and comply with pharmacy policies, procedures, rules and regulations that govern the distribution of medications. Maintain a working knowledge of and comply with pharmacy policies, procedures, rules and regulations that govern the handling of controlled substances. Accurately and efficiently fills, labels, and delivers medications throughout the hospital and to off-site locations. Responsible for maintaining accurate inventory counts and expiration dates in pharmacy automation. Responsible for receiving, un-packaging, sorting, and restocking of medications and supplies into appropriate locations. Routinely checks medication and supply expiration dates and product integrity. Responsible for proper disposal of expired or unusable medications. Refills automated dispensing machines to par levels and completes emergency fills in a timely manner. Packages medications into unit dose from bulk supply and ensures that packages meet quality standards. Appropriately triages phone calls and takes detailed phone messages. Maintains clean, neat, well-organized working areas throughout the pharmacy department. Assists with the preparation of emergency kits and carts with medications. Able to perform basic calculations required for the preparation of compounded medications or optimization of inventory management systems. Responsible for conducting all required cleaning and performing correct aseptic technique when working in the non-sterile and sterile preparation areas.  Responsible for preparing all non-sterile, sterile, and hazardous medications according to recipes, policies, procedures to maintain compliance with USP <795>, <797>, and <800> regulations. Completes a thorough assessment and correctly documents monthly inspections of medication storage areas. Responsible for building relationships and working effectively as part of a team to ensure the pharmacy department meets all patient care goals. Able to communicate effectively and navigate conflict with pharmacy team members and other healthcare professionals. Able to work weekends and designated holidays based on a pharmacy department rotation. Able to be on call for overnight shift hours as needed based on a pharmacy department rotation. Able to work overnight shift hours as needed based on a pharmacy department rotation.  Responsible for training new pharmacy technicians and assisting when the pharmacy department hosts students or other visitors. Assists in the formation and updating of departmental policies, procedures, and standards. Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to operate basic computer applications. Ability to calculate dilution amounts, medication doses, basic inventory calculations within the pharmacy technician scope. Ability to read and interpret small writing. Ability to stand for long periods of time and frequently walk short distances over an eight-hour shift. Ability to concentrate on a task when multiple things are happening around you. Ability to perform technical and precise actions with your hands when preparing medications. Ability to lift heavy boxes of medications and bend frequently to shift medications to storage locations. Ability to push medication carts throughout the hospital during medication delivery times. Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks to complete them efficiently and accurately. Professional Experience At least 18 years of age, required. Successful completion of all required elements of the pharmacy technician leadership pathway from technician I to technician II. Education High school diploma or equivalent, required. Licensure, Certification, Registration Maintain active registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners as a Certified Pharmacy Technician , required. Approved accredited boards are the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) and the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Valid Drivers License required. Must meet insurability requirements for purposes of utilizing Mercy vehicles. Must provide and maintain a good driving record, documented at hire, by a copy of a Motor Vehicle Record. Pay Rate Type Hourly Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Other Ai Matches

Staff Nurse (RN) - Home Care - Full-Time (.9 FTE) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Clinical Scribe - CMA - Neurosurgery Clinic - Full-Time (1.0 FTE) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Non-Invasive Cardiology Physician Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Pharmacist Intern - Clinical Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Patient Nutrition Assistant Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Overnight Respiratory Care Practitioner I Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Surgical Tech - OR (1.0 Days) Ortho Team Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Electrophysiology Physician Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Registered Nurse (RN) - PACU (0.9 Day/Eve) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Pre-Service Coordinator Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Manager, Clinical Pharmacy Operations Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Clinical Pharmacy Operations related tasks
Respiratory Care Practitioner I Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiovascular Recovery Bay (1.0 Day/Eve) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Senior Director, DeWolf Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling DeWolf Innovation Center for Aging & Dementia related tasks
Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department (0.3 Variable) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Clinical Scribe - CMA/LPN/RN - ENT Clinic - Full-Time Days Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Physical Therapist Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Physical Therapist Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Surgical Technologist I - OR (1.0 Days) CVOR Team Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Fitness/Wellness Instructor - PRN Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Radiographer I Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Staff Nurse (RN) - Birthplace - .6 FTE WEO Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks