Pharmacy Technician-Certified Pharmacy

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Pharmacy Technician-Certified, Pharmacy','Full-time','Clinical Support','1','1','80','80','Occasional','Occasional','KENTUCKY-LOUISVILLE-JEWISH HOSP 200 ABRAHAM FLEXNER','','!*!Days, Full TimeResponsible
for centralized compounding work using safe IV room practices, large volume
end-product batching (IVPB, syringes, etc.), compounding total parenteral
nutrition (TPN) and peripheral parenteral nutrition (PPN), and end-product
quality assurance. Oversees Automated dispensing machines console. Performs the
manual technical tasks involved with the proper storage, distribution,
packaging and labeling of drugs, associated record keeping and patient charging
systems. Works under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist. Follows proper
procedures for the operation of equipment and use of supplies.  Maintains and coordinates systems to ensure
that pharmacy operations run efficiently on a day-to-day basis.Essential Functions

1.    Assists pharmacist in
providing pharmaceutical care to include (but not limited to):

a)    Preparing, filling
and distributing medication

b)    Screening phone
calls/orders and alerting the pharmacist to patient-specific data indicating

2.    Pre-packages tablets,
capsules and liquids into single-dose units. Prepares labels with medication
name, strength, lot number and expiration date.

3.    Obtains narcotics
from Automated dispensing machines vault. Prepares narcotics for rounds and
files required paperwork. Participates daily in narcotic audits on the units.

4.    Oversees and
troubleshoots Automated dispensing machines console

a)    Communicates changes
to pharmacy staff

b)    Serves as liaison
between Automated dispensing machines and Pharmacy

c)    Manages Automated dispensing
machines security, adding and deleting users

d)    Trains staff on
system changes and upgrades

e)    Notifies vendor/CHI
of system problems

f)     Maintains adequate
levels of stock drugs in Automated dispensing machines dispensing system on
nursing units

5.    Prepare IV
medications under the supervision of the pharmacist

a)    Prepares IV
admixtures, TPNs, chemotherapy IVs, IV piggybacks, and syringes.

b)    Utilizes aseptic
technique in the preparation of all sterile products.

c)    Performs end-product
testing quality assurance

d)    Documents completed
work by initialing all labels/logs/etc as required.

e)    Completes IV room
re-certification process by assigned deadline.

f)     Cleans and documents
as assigned.

g)    Credits to the
patient and restock usable IVs returned to the inpatient pharmacy.

h)   Inventories and
orders selected supplies.

i)     Follows the
ordering/restocking system to stock/restock IV room medications and supplies.

j)      Prepares and
appropriately labels stock sterile products.

k)    Coordinates the
supply of investigational products.

6.    Repackages and labels
bulk oral solid and liquid drugs into unit-dose form under pharmacist
supervision. Reconstitutes drugs and prepares compounds under pharmacist
supervision.

7.    Delivers medications,
IV’s and controlled substances on a daily basis to replenish inventory levels.
Requires interpretation and judgment to assure accurate and practical inventory
levels.

8.    Performs monthly
patient care area inspections and reports as assigned by the manager.

9.    Completes
charges/credits daily for billing.

10. Checks and restocks
patient care and special care stock supplies (i.e. emergency drugs to crash
carts and heart carts) under pharmacist supervision.

11. Performs duties in
documented accordance with requirements of all regulatory and governing bodies.
Mandatory education from a system and department level is completed.

12. Maintains work areas
and equipment/utensils in a neat, clean, and orderly appearance.

13. Performs other duties
as assigned by management.

','!*!Education /
Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):

·        
High
school/GED

·        
Registered
as pharmacy technician with the State Board of Pharmacy Examiners.

·        
PTCB national certification. Certification not required for second year
pharmacy students and/or licensed pharmacy interns.



Experience
(required and preferred):

 

·        
One
year pharmacy tech experience preferred

','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2017-R0142831','KentuckyOne Health','Pharmacy Technician-Certified, Pharmacy

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