Pharmacy Technician I Certified

About the Role

The Pharmacy Technician I Certified assists licensed Pharmacists in dispensing medications to patients of St. Elizabeth Healthcare. This role involves tasks related to medication selection, procurement, storage, preparation, distribution, record keeping, and financial reconciliation, all while adhering to State and Federal laws. The position emphasizes patient care principles, including respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to doctors, nurses, and patients contacting the pharmacy.
• Answer queries or direct calls to the appropriate personnel.
• Process Epic messages accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist pharmacists in timely and accurate medication dispensing, including filling medication bins, labels, and restocking Pyxis med stations and ancillary departments.
• Ensure timely receipt and delivery of patient medication information and products through designated rounds.
• Properly distribute medications, including controlled substances, time-sensitive, and life-saving medications.
• Process Admissions, Discharges, and Transfers (ADT).
• Assist in ensuring medication compliance with regulatory guidelines on nursing units.
• Participate in the Process Improvement Program.
• Comply with policies and procedures related to Infection Control and Safety.
• Certify that expiration dates for medications in Pyxis med stations are checked and stock is rotated, ensuring the shortest date is used first.
• Assist with monthly cycle counts in the inventory management system.
• Process returns correctly, checking expiration dates before returning items to stock.
• Begin sterile compounding training, including medial fill and fingertip testing.
• Utilize aseptic technique under supervision to compound medications for direct infusion.
• Prepare oral syringe medications for critically ill infants in the NICU, where applicable.
• Meet departmental goals for inventory management through appropriate use of the inventory management system.
• Enhance career development through attendance and participation in departmental meetings, educational in-services, and communication tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• High School graduate or equivalent GED
• Registered with State Board where Practicing
• Nationally Certified (PTCB or NHA) or active Intern license
• Typing / Computer Keyboarding
• Experience with MS Office
• Understanding of Metric System and Pharmacy Calculations
• IV Admixture Experience
• Previous experience as a Hospital Pharmacy Technician preferred.