Pharmacy Technician (Certified) - Pharmacy - Evening/Night
Company: WellSpan Health Services
Location: Chambersburg
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
Prepares pharmaceuticals for dispensing in accordance with
hospital policy standards of practice, and applicable state and
federal regulations.Job Class Specifics1. Provides
orientation/training of employees to job role to quality standards,
and to hospital facilities and goals.2. Fulfills purchasing and
procurement responsibilities as needed.3. Completes thorough
Medication Reconciliation process for admitted patients as
assigned.4. Prioritizes workload so that tasks are completed in an
efficient manner; keeps patient care the number one priority.5.
Meets deadlines in special projects and daily responsibilities;
demonstrates a "need no reminders" attitude; keeps informed of
project status.6. Prepares sterile products (IV admixtures,
nutritional admixtures, oncology admixtures, irrigation solution,
ophthalmic preparations, injectable medications, etc.) using
aseptic technique.7. Correctly uses Mobile Isolation Chamber and
performs proper cleaning and maintenance procedures. After checked
by registered pharmacist, delivers medications to the Nursing Unit
as needed.8. Performs all necessary calculations and conversions in
the preparation of medications and determines correct dosage. Has
work verified by registered pharmacist.9. Compounds and prepares
pharmaceuticals for dispensing. Has work verified by a registered
pharmacist.10. Demonstrates involvement in unit by attending 50% of
staff/committee meetings and in services for area.11. Maintains
Pharmacy Department and work area in neat and orderly manner;
cleans department and work area on own initiative.12. Inspects
Pharmacy inventory to ensure that pharmaceuticals are reordered
when necessary and that items that are outdated are removed and
replaced.13. Is familiar with the usual dose or dosage ranges,
administration, required accessory labeling and generic and brand
names, routes of warnings, storage conditions, and available dosage
forms of the most commonly prescribed drugs.14. Reviews Nursing
Unit's inventory as assigned monthly for proper medication dates,
quantity, storage, rotation of stock supplies and overall
conditions as assigned.15. Has a working understanding of The Joint
Commission MM Standards and their application to health system
pharmacy.16. Effectively utilizes barcode controls to decrease
errors. Always scans the product when possible.17. Maintains
current knowledge of profession through reading journals, attending
meetings, or CEU's to maintain certification.WellSpan Health's
vision is to reimagine healthcare through the delivery of
comprehensive, equitable health and wellness solutions throughout
our continuum of care. As an integrated delivery system focused on
leading in value-based care, we encompass more than 2,300 employed
providers, 250 locations, nine award-winning hospitals, home care
and a behavioral health organization serving central Pennsylvania
and northern Maryland. Our high-performing Medicare Accountable
Care Organization (ACO) is the region's largest and one of the best
in the nation. With a team 23,000 strong, WellSpan experts provide
a range of services, from wellness and employer services solutions
to advanced care for complex medical and behavioral conditions. Our
clinically integrated network of 3,000 aligned physicians and
advanced practice providers is dedicated to providing the highest
quality and safety, inspiring our patients and communities to be
their healthiest.WellSpan Chambersburg HospitalEstablished in 1895
and located in the heart of Franklin County, WellSpan Chambersburg
Hospital has long served its South Central Pennsylvania community
with award-winning care. WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital's 274-bed
facility provides a community of 156,000 residents full-range
inpatient, outpatient and emergent care services. The hospital is
noted for its leading-edge technology and full range of medical
services, including award-winning heart and stroke care, a cardiac
catheterization lab, a family birthing unit and Level II NICU,
inpatient rehabilitation, a wound center with hyperbaric oxygen
therapy, and surgical services, including robotic surgery. At
WellSpan Chambersburg Hospital, we work together to provide our
neighbors with important health-related programs focused on disease
prevention and management, early detection screening, and tools and
resources to prevent disease through health fairs, seminars,
children's events, "fun runs," and more. WellSpan Chambersburg
Hospital was one of several WellSpan hospitals honored by U.S. News
& World Report with the High Performing recognition for
2022-23.Education: Formal Education and Training - Diploma or GED
required.Informal or Continuing Education - As appropriate to
maintain knowledge and skill.Experience: Experience applying
customer service behaviors and communication skills required.Prior
experience, as a pharmacy technician is desired. Prior experience
in IV admixture and quality control is desired. Keyboarding skills
required. Experience in operating computer system
required.Certifications/Licensure: Registered as a Certified
Pharmacy Technician by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
or National Healthcareer Association required; or if registered by
a state board as an active pharmacy technician, must obtain
registered status by the PTCB or NHA within 6 months of hire.
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