OverviewPharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacistCHI St. Joseph Health – College Station/Bryan TX Since 1936 CHI St. Joseph Health has been caring for the communities in Bryan College Station Brenham Hearne Navasota Caldwell Madisonville and Bellville. With the area’s only Level II Trauma Center the first Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center and the first accredited Chest Pain Center in the Brazos Valley; CHI St. Joseph Health is a leader in critical care and the largest provider of cardiovascular care in the region. As an integrated healthcare system CHI St. Joseph Health includes a comprehensive network of over 100 employed providers including primary care physicians specialists and advanced practice clinicians. The network includes more than 20 ambulatory clinics featuring primary care a freestanding Emergency Room Express Clinics and imaging and diagnostic services.Responsibilities
Assists Pharmacy Tech lead in the automation processes including, but not limited to: restocking the Automated Dispensing Machines, ensuring proper inventory levels, maintaining user profiles, validating the Automated Dispensing Machines formulary and generating reports to ensure medication availability.
Procures and distributes medication orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
Prepares intravenous admixtures or other sterile preparations (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) accurately.
Fills physician orders, medication surgical kits, medication carts, or stock requisitions accurately.
Replenishes medications in emergency crash carts or floor stock areas accurately.
Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule.
Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies and procedures.
Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations.
Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.
Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
Restocks medication and IV dispensing areas accurately within specified time periods.
Repackages bulk medications in unit dose packages accurately per established procedures.
Contributes to the effective operation of the department.
completes all assigned medication storage area inspections in a timely manner
Picks up orders, requisitions, and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds.
Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately.
Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required.
Answers the telephone, identifying self and department. Directs calls to appropriate personnel.
Answers requests in the department and makes stat deliveries to patient care areas when requested
Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately. Files documentation in appropriate locations.
Demonstrates good oral and written communication.
Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized. Keeps pharmacy equipment clean.
Participates in the quality improvement activities of the department.
Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned.
Maintains competence required for current job title/position.
Maintains current technician certification.
Attends pharmacy staff meetings.
Participates in orientation, education, and training programs. Reviews literature and other materials as assigned.
Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements (see attached competence assessment/skills list).
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
QualificationsRequired Education and Experience
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Required Licensure and Certifications
Texas State Board of Pharmacy Licensed Pharmacy Technician.
Nationally certified as Pharmacy Technician per Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
Sterile Compounding Certification. ACPE Nationally Certified.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training
Medication automation duties involving maintaining of patient accounts, resolving medical discrepancies and providing nurse access.
Pay Range$14.08 - $19.36 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Full-time