Pharmacy Technician

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Select drugs from stock for preparation and distribution to inpatient units.

• Counts, pour, or mixes pharmaceuticals.
• Places pharmaceutical products in appropriate containers and affixes labels to containers.
• Packages and repackages pharmaceuticals.
• Able to calculate figures and amounts relating to dosage calculations when filling various prescriptions ranging from child to the elderly populations.
• Recognize inappropriate dosing based in available dosage forms for various age groups.
• Restock floor stock and automated dispensing machine stock.

Monitor medication inventory and supplies.

• Check inventory for expired pharmaceuticals that must be returned to manufacturer.
• Receive and store incoming deliveries of medication and supplies.
• Receive and price incoming pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and reorder them accordingly.
• Verify invoices and statements.

Perform clerical duties related to the operation of a pharmacy.

• Answer the telephone and take messages related to pharmacy department.
• Maintain the pharmacy in a clean and orderly condition.
• Process records of medications and supplies dispensed to patients.

Assist in promoting a team atmosphere by treating individuals with respect and honesty and by using direct communication and active listening skills.

• Be open to change and actively support change.
• Be open to others' ideas and points of view.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Promote department goals as well as the mission of the hospital.

• Communicate goals to fellow staff members.
• Demonstrate measurable goal achievement.
• Maintain department policies and procedures.
• Include requirements and guidelines from external agencies (i.e., Joint Commission, State of Wisconsin).
• Maintain and/or communicate to appropriate party function backlog at a set time.
• Educate new staff regarding regulations or requirements of those functions that relate to their areas or departments, as directed.
• Demonstrate acceptance and training of student interns in the department, as directed.

Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency compliance regulations.

• Involve self in the learning and application of standards relevant to the pharmacy department.
• Participate in inservices, seminars and other meetings to increase involvement and awareness of regulations.
• Involve self in the education of other disciplines regarding the department's regulations.

Participate in hospital committees, performance improvement team meetings, and team projects, as directed.

• Demonstrate punctuality and preparedness.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Demonstrate good organizational skills.
• Contribute in a positive, solution-focused manner.
• Attend pharmacy department meetings as needed, actively participate in discussions, recognize and contribute to activities leading to improvement.

Participate in the performance improvement program.

• Gain understanding of the performance improvement process.
• Apply the performance improvement model to your department's activities.
• Participate and/or create performance improvement teams that lead to improvement in other hospital areas.
• Educate and involve self in the hospital and department's performance improvement plans.

Conduct self in a professional manner.

• Demonstrate organizational skills that promote timely response to all inquiries and to task completion.
• Communicate with all individuals in a positive and professional manner.
• Attempt to resolve individual issues with peers in a positive, calm manner, with a focus on solution.
• Communicate concerns and provide solutions for same.
• Attend outside seminars and/or educational classes to promote professional growth.
• Demonstrate a positive and professional attitude toward parties outside the hospital (provider relations representatives, managed care contractors, visitors, vendors, etc.).
• Comply with the hospital's policies and procedures, including Human Resources, Infection Control, and Employee Health policies and programs.
• Project a professional image by wearing appropriate, professional attire.

Additional Job Description:

Education/Training Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrolled in or attended a pharmacy technician certification class preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years' inpatient hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Experience with the electronic health record system in a support role.
• Computer proficiency and working knowledge of software programs, including Windows packages.
• Proficient in using automated dispensing machines preferred.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license. Must be granted insurable status by the Rogers Memorial Hospital insurance policy.

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life/disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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