Pharmacy Tech Advoc KAL in Kalamazoo, Michigan at Beacon Health System

Reports to the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor. Under the clinical supervision of a licensed pharmacist and in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and legal and regulatory requirements, compounds sterile products and prepares unit-of-use pharmaceuticals for dispensing and ensures delivery of products and pharmaceutical supplies to patient care areas. Maintains pharmacy working inventory.

MISSION, VALUES and SERVICE GOALS

• MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
• VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
• SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.

Responsibilities:

· Refills and maintains automated dispensing systems.

· Restocks the order and maintains inventory for the Pharmacy department.

· Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds.

Prepares hazardous sterile and non-sterile compounds and preparations.

· Repackages bulk medications.

· Receives and stores incoming supplies.

· Triages incoming calls and serves as a liaison between pharmacy, patient and health professionals by providing information.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:

• Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
• Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
• Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
• Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
• Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR), and other certifications as required by position/department.
• Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
• Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
• Complies with established organization and department policies.
• Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.

Education/Qualification:

Required Credential(s): Pharmacy Tech credentialed from the Michigan Board of Pharmacy obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Must be maintained throughout employment.

Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrates effective communication skills necessary to follow verbal and written instructions, including the ability to understand technical and pharmaceutical terminology.
• Demonstrates mathematical skills necessary to accurately compute fractions, ratios, percentages and totals.
• Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills necessary to consistently interact with patients, families, visitors and staff in a courteous manner; and to maintain positive working relationships.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to potentially hazardous substances.

Physical Demands

• Requires the physical ability and stamina to perform the essential functions of the position (may walk/stand for prolonged periods of time).