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Job DetailsJob Location: Pharmacy O-P - Memphis, TN 38103Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Pharmacy
Regional One Health is currently seeking a full-time Certified Pharmacy Technician for our Outpatient Pharmacy.

Must have National Certification such as PTCB or NHA AND TN Pharmacy Tech License to qualify.

What you will do

Provides assistance and performs technical pharmacy services under supervision of licensed pharmacist and in accordance with established policies and procedures. • Prepares unit dose medications and fills unit dose carts. • Calculates, weighs and compounds ingredients to prepare non-sterile pharmaceutical products. • Prepares, labels and documents IV products. • Uses aseptic techniques and the laminar flow hood in preparing and labeling syringes, IV admixtures, and sterile products. • Packages and appropriately labels all dosage forms used in the pharmacy by using appropriate pharmacy packaging, counting and labeling equipment. • Documents medication orders. • Delivers patient medication orders to units. • Maintains required prescription/medication and other department records. • Demonstrates knowledge and skills to provide technical services and maintain clinical competency as required to effectively and efficiently provide patient care and clinical services.
Prepares and fills prescriptions and medication orders, maintaining appropriate legal and departmental records; computes records, patient charges and credits patients for unused drugs. • Reads physician’s prescribed medication orders specifying name, quantity, strength, frequency and method of administration of drugs and other pharmaceutical products. • Selects the medication from pre-packaged, or unit dose stock and counts the prescribed quantity. • Places the drug in appropriate patient medication drawer/bin. • Presents filled order to the Pharmacist for review. • Post charges into computer system from the medication administration record and other charge documents. • Adjusts patient profile accordingly to reflect physician’s desire to continue or discontinue said drug.
Operates computerized data systems. • Interprets and performs order entry functions in accordance with departmental policies and procedures. • Utilizes computer and related equipment to enter and retrieve information.
Receives, transports and stores necessary pharmacy-related items to and from pharmacy areas as well as to and from other hospital pharmacies and nursing units as assigned.
Assists in inventory control including ordering stock rotation and return of outdated medications. • Maintains perpetual inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies in the dispensing areas assigned and stores the drugs appropriately. • Replenish medicine carts for nursing units; restocks nursing units and ancillary departments; checks for outdated, deteriorated or contaminated drugs, overstock, and proper storage products. • Reviews drug usage records to examine for unusual or high usage. • Orders supplies and stocks under proper conditions.
Maintains a safe and orderly arrangement of pharmaceuticals and supplies in the pharmacy and nursing areas and maintains a clean and neat work area. • Utilizes supplies in a cost effective manner • Cleans and maintains all pharmacy related equipment. • Reports malfunction of equipment to supervisor.
Maintains confidentiality in matters relating to patient/family, department and hospital information. Adheres to established department and organization policies (i.e. HIPAA, Confidentiality, and Compliance Policies).
Works effectively and serves as intermediary between patient care units and pharmacy; answers calls and accepts requests; collects and delivers medication orders, UD cassettes and any other items as assigned. • Interacts and communicates in a customer responsive and courteous manner, in compliance with iRESPECT standards and promoting patient/customer satisfaction. • Works collaboratively with medical/hospital staff and patients to coordinate and implement activities.
Maintains a clean, orderly, safe environment to minimize risk to patients and staff by complying with all safety/risk management policies and procedures. Adheres to established policies, compliance/quality improvement, and safety, environment and infection control standards.
Completes required continuous training and education, including department specific requirements. Responds to problems/opportunities to improve work environment and participates in unit based performance improvement activities.
Provides support to pharmacy and other ancillary personnel to provide clinical assistance as needed. Assists in the orientation and supervision of students when they provide patient care, treatment and services as part of their training.
Provides coverage for relief and absences. Demonstrates flexibility to work night, weekend and holiday to provide continuous pharmacy coverage as required.

Qualifications
Successful completion of Pharmacy Technician program or equivalent education. Required
PHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician Upon Hire Required
Experience in patient care as obtained through completion of a Pharmacy Technician program Required or
Minimum 1 year experience previous experience as Pharmacy Technician. Required

Physical Demands

Standing - Constantly
Walking - Constantly
Sitting - Rarely
Lifting - Frequently
Carrying - Frequently
Pushing - Occasionally
Pulling - Occasionally
Climbing - Occasionally
Balancing - Occasionally
Stooping - Frequently
Kneeling - Frequently
Crouching - Frequently
Crawling - Occasionally
Reaching - Frequently
Handling - Frequently
Grasping - Frequently
Feeling - Constantly
Talking - Constantly
Hearing - Constantly
Repetitive Motions - Constantly
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Constantly

Regional One Health is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities.