Pharmacy Technician Inpatient PRN

Company: AdventHealth
Location: Killeen
Posted on: March 25, 2020

Job Description:

Description Pharmacy Technician--Inpatient - --AdventHealth Central Texas Location Address:--2201 S Clear Creek Rd., Killeen, TX-- 76549 Top Reasons to Work At AdventHealth Central Texas & AdventHealth Rollins Brook Our team members are nationally recognized for delivering the highest level of care. We offer the latest advances in medicine and provide uncommon compassion as part of our faith-based approach to wellness. Our employees make a difference on a higher level by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. At AdventHealth Central Texas & AdventHealth Rollins Brook, you will receive a competitive salary while experiencing the freedom to deliver the best care for patients' bodies, minds, and spirits in a way you feel passionate about. There is no better place to make a true impact in the lives of others. Located in the heart of Texas, AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook provide care for the citizens of Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties. Both AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook are committed to reinvesting in the community by offering the services, technologies and facilities to set the standard with the continually changing healthcare industry. As a member of our team of more than 1,000 employees you will enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional benefits and opportunities for growth while working in an environment that is centered around our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. ---- -- Work Hours/Shift: PRN, as neededMust be able to cover shifts during week and on weekends -- You Will Be Responsible For: Pharmacy Operations -- Actively performs all pharmacy technician functions and maintains active proficiency in: Standard work parametersOperational programsDelivery and compounding systemsHospital computer systemsMedication ordering systems -- Maintains operational expertise in and actively provides coverage of the technician services provided by Central Pharmacy -- Oversees appropriate utilization of medication automation, technology, and computer systems Accurately interprets electronic recordsMaintains expertise in Cerner processes -- Accurately oversees the management of medication inventories and the preparation and delivery of patient-specific medication doses Manages medication delivering activitiesPrepares accurate medication products for delivery Prevents improper drug, dose, dosage form selection, expiration dating, and barcode scanning issues when checking products -- Pharmacy Practice -- Facilitates medication safety practices Identifies, mitigates, and reports potential medication errors such as look-alike sound-alike medications -- Maintains continuous learning and pharmacy practice development Maintains personal continuing education plan including documentation of an annual self-evaluation and plan for self-developmentCompletes CE modules as part of Pharmacy Technician licensure renewal -- Provides patient-centered care services Provides accurate, safe and timely medication therapy -- -- Clinical Pharmacy Services -- Supports practice in decentralized areas Collaborates with other pharmacy staff -- Teamwork and Inter-Professional Collaboration -- Presents to assigned areas on time, ready to work and does not exhibit unscheduled absenteeism Adheres to lunch and break schedule -- Assures continuity of care between shifts, among pharmacy staff assignments, and across pharmacy practice areas Assures appropriate handoff between shifts and participates in Energizers/MeetingsAccepts any necessary work from preceding and does not leave excessive work for following shift -- Works effectively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure the best outcome for the patient Demonstrates sensitivity to the perspective of the patient, caregiver, or health care colleague in all communications Actively supports teammates (pharmacists, technicians, managers)Uses effective negotiation skills to resolve conflicts -- -- -- Teaching, Training, Precepting, and Mentorship -- Mentors new staff and assists with training -- Supports experiential training of pharmacy trainees in areas of expertise Actively engages in pharmacy technician student learning experiences -- Quality Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, and Accreditation -- Supports and participates in medication-use process improvements led by colleagues and peers -- Supports regulatory compliance initiatives and supports institutional accreditation processes -- Professional Activities and Practice Advancements -- Maintains a commitment to pharmacy practice via participation in pharmacy technician professional activities and practice advancement accomplishments. Supports improvements in and contributions to pharmacy practice -- Leadership and Organizational Involvement -- Participates in departmental meetings (75% attendance as scheduled) -- Participates in departmental educational activities (100% completion) -- Supports practice advancement initiatives, clinical research projects, and stewardship initiatives led by colleagues and peers -- Maintains professional image Actively participates in a Departmental Practice Council(s) as requested -- Schedule and Human Resources Management -- Must meet work performance standards Failure to meet performance standards may prevent tier advancement and can lead to positive discipline and a demotion Qualifications What You Will Need: Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, problem-solving, and customer service skillsFlexibility and willingness to adapt to changes as necessaryAbility to interact constructively with supervisors, peers, and external customersAbility to follow direction from formal management personnel and informal supervisors (pharmacists) and at times, to work well without direct supervisionAbility to identify, follow up, and resolve discrepanciesAbility to identify, resolve, and mitigate pharmacy operational or program issuesAbility to keep accurate and complete recordsKnowledge of medical terminologyAbility to teach pharmacy technician studentsProficiency in hospital computer system technology and automation Must be able to read, write and speak conversational English Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Performs other duties as assigned Highschool degree Registered Pharmacy Technician in their respective state If applicable to facility Sterile Compounding Certification One year of contemporary hospital pharmacy experience -- Job Summary: Supports pharmacists and provides distributive pharmacy services. To provide safe and accurate medication services and to support all those involved in direct patient care. -- -- This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

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