Job Description
FULL-TIME NIGHTS
The Pharmacy Technician II assists in preparing, packaging, delivering and charging of medications under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.
General Functions:
- Accurately fills medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner.
- Assures all medications are checked by a pharmacist prior to dispensing.
- Responds appropriately to requests for STAT orders, routine orders, department requests and ADC stock out bulletins.
- Refills emergency crash carts, boxes and kits accurately and timely.
- Accurately stock ADCs in a timely manner.
- Prepackages and labels oral medications and extemporaneous preparations.
- Prepares IV sterile admixture solutions and IV products accurately consistent with IV policies and procedures.
- Restocks medications in IV room and conforms to IV cleaning schedule
- Performs distribution duties and adhere to pharmacy technician operational workflow and delivery schedule
- Interprets medication labels to compounds, prepares and maintains records of transactions.
- Prepares outpatient prescriptions for review by pharmacist
- Prepares unit dose tablets capsules and liquids, and surgical drugs and other specialty drug trays
- Assists the pharmacist with the dispensing of controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records
- Maintain adequate medication stock levels and proper storage of medications
- Stock medications into pharmacy inventory
- Other duties as assigned
Department/Business Unit Functions:
- Performs and prepares IV admixture, chemotherapy and parental nutrition accurately consistent with IV policies and procedures (USP797 and USP800)
- Reports suspected adverse drug reactions and medication occurrences.
- Recommends improvement in pharmacy or facility processes that will decrease the potential for adverse outcomes.
- Follow proper process for handling of controlled substances and report any variances to Supervisor or pharmacist-in-charge, m)
- Ensure patient accounts are properly charged.
- Performs inspections of nursing unit floor stock and pharmacy stock to insure security, potency of medications and removes expired medications from stock.
- Assists the pharmacists in the provision of pharmaceutical care.
- Maintains formulary and cost savings by minimizing non-formulary procurements and utilizing courier services unless indicated for immediate patient care.
- Assists with report generation and information retrieval.
- Participates in and performs activities that support the medication use process.
- Interacts with nursing staff to facilitate pharmacy services.
- Maintains stock in automated dispensing units at adequate levels and performs inventory and ordering functions.
- Performs daily billing and charge functions as required, recognizing errors when they arise.
- Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
- Maintains safe environment
- Address patient population-specific needs
- Participates in Performance Improvement activities.
- Comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, Joint Commission standards and Tenet and hospital policies and procedures notify Pharmacist/Supervisor of any deviations from standards.
MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School Graduate or equivalent; accredited training in sterile products preparation.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE Pharmacy experience
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Two years hospital experience
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State Board of Pharmacy Technician License; Pharmacy Technician Certification (depending on state regulations) required. IV Certification.
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Baptist Medical Center Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.
At Baptist Medical Center, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
Note Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status