PHARMACY TECH I at Forrest General Hospital – Prentiss, Mississippi

Job Summary:

Assist the pharmacist in all duties related to the preparation, gathering, labeling, and distribution of medications. Maintains working area in clean and orderly condition. Inspect drug storage areas; maintain inventory; manage medication supply; and provide technical support services to pharmacists. Prepare inpatient/outpatient prescriptions and/or orders; measure and fill patients’ medications; prepare labels; check medication rooms on units; check emergency boxes/code carts to verify locks are intact; check for outdated drugs in accordance with federal, state and accreditation standards. May deliver medications or run other errands/tasks as assigned by the pharmacist. Responsible for filling and updating unit-dosecart fill and IV batch. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills of pharmacy operations necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the situation at hand and interprets the information needed to identify resolution required or to know when to defer to the pharmacist for professional judgement,. Maintain knowledge of and apply department's policies and procedures. Trouble-shoots issues with automated dispensing cabinets to final resolution. Handles pharmaceutical purchasing when on shift. Orients new employees to pharmacy operations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations:

Performance expectations will be covered in the orientation and precepted phases of your orientation to your job.

• Accepts personal ownership of remaining current with changes in department processes.
• Communicates with team members and department leadership.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
• Utilizes department practices consistently in accordance with USP 795, USP797, and USP 800.
• Accurately acquires and prepares the appropriate pharmaceutical for cart fill, IV admixture and other dispensing activities.
• Assumes ownership of Automated Dispensing System maintenaince, fill, and troubleshooting
• Consistently follows verbal and written instruction to yield the desired outcomes of pharmacists and leadership.
• Orients new employees and communicates with pharmacy leadership regarding progress of new employee

Qualifications:

Education/Skills

High school diploma or equivalent required; courses in science and math helpful.

Work Experience:

Preferred but not required.

Certification/Licensure-DUE UPON HIRE

• Registration with the Mississippi State of Board of Pharmacy.
• Current or Pending Pharmacy Technician registration with the MS State Board of Pharmacy.

Mental Demands:

Ability to perform repetitive tasks, cooperate with others, take orders and follow directions precisely. Ability to accurately calculate doses and flow rates for various medications. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload. Ability to set priorities and solve problems. Ability to respond quickly to emergency requests. Ability to assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients. Possess diplomacy as an aid to working with all personnel, patients, families, and leadership within the facility. Show initiative, dependability, and "sincere interest" in being a capable, cooperative, and understanding health care member. Ability to have an attention for detail for extended periods of time. Ability to read, write and interpret data.