Pharmacy Tech (PRN - Nebraska Heart Hospital)
Location: Lincoln Nebraska
Description: Catholic Health Initiatives is at present recruited Pharmacy Tech (PRN - Nebraska Heart Hospital) right now, this career will be placed in Nebraska. More complete informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. GENERAL SUMMARY:
Assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing drugs, maintaining the drug inventory and maintenance of ! records under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.
ESSENTIAL
J
OB DUTIES:
1.
Procures and distributes drug orders per physician request, pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols, and within specified time frame.
2.
Fills physician orders, medication surgical kits, medication carts or medication requisitions and specialty items/bins accurately.
3.
Identifies and fills replacement medications on emergency crash carts, OR carts and automated dispensing machines accurately.
4.
Calculates and prepares sterile products (including chemotherapy and parenteral nutrition) accurately.
5.
Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately.
6.
Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies, procedures and pro! tocols and within specified time frame.
7.
I! dentifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.
8.
Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations.
9.
Restocks medication and IV dispensing areas.
10.
Prepackages medications in unit of use containers.
11.
Picks up orders, requisitions and medications for return from patient care areas when on delivery rounds.
12.
Enters medication orders into pharmacy computer system accurately.
13.
Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately.
14.
Generates reports, pick lists and labels as required.
15.
Answers the telephone and directs calls to appropriate personnel.
16.
Answers requests and makes STAT deliveries to patient care areas when requested.
17.
Keeps pharmacy ! areas clean, neat and well-organized.
Keeps pharmacy equipment clean.
18.
Completes all assigned medication storage area inspections in a timely manner.
19.
Conducts quality monitors, collects data and completes documentation, as assigned.
20.
Attends staff meetings.
Participates in orientation, education and training programs.
Reviews literature and other materials as assigned.
21.
Completes all competency/skills assessment requirements.
(see attached competency assessment/skills list)
22.
Performs work within specified time frames.
Adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload and/or work schedule.
23.
Demonstrates sound professional judgment consistent with clinical/academic background.
24.
Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Complies with all req! uirements related to risk management, safety, security, fire and infect! ion control.
Complies with all applicable Federal and State laws, rules and regulations.
Performs all duties under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist.
25.
Processes all returned medication, enters credits to patient’s profile, returns medication to stock as appropriate.
26.
Maintains logs, records and other required documentation accurately.
Files in appropriate locations, including all entered physician orders, floor stock charges and requisitions, narcotic charge slips and other paperwork in proper cabinets.
Signs off and files all computer generated refill lists.
27.
Prepares compounded medication for dispensing, based upon calculated formulas and written physician orders.
28.
As assigned by pharmacists, delivers controlled substances and paperwork to nursing units.
29.
Enters, reschedules and discontinues routine medication order! s from written physician orders to patient profiles, as assigned.
30.
Maintains clean work areas, including aseptic cleaning of IV hood and chemo hood as required.
31.
Completes inspection of assigned medication on a monthly basis; assists in maintaining inventory of crash cart drugs with adequate dating.
32.
Participates as a team member and provides
Leadership
to colleagues, students and other team members to ensure that workloads are distributed fair and equal and that our number one goal of providing
Excellence
of service and care to our patients and their families is accomplished everyday.
33.
Consistently and reliably works scheduled hours.
34.
Maintains strict confidentiality of patient and families.
35.
Willingly shares and promotes expertise and
Teamwork
with fellow members and assists in the orientation o! f new staff.
36.
Consistently seeks ways to improve w! ork procedures and methods to increase effectiveness and efficiency in the organization.
37.
Committed to conducting all behavior with
Integrity
and high ethical standards.
38.
Communicates with patients, families and team members in a manner which promotes dignity and
Respect.
39.
Performs other duties as may be assigned by management.
Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of basic mathematical concepts with the ability to perform dosage or quantity calculations accurately.
Knowledge of common safety policies and procedures.
Skill in operating a personal computer and various software packages including the Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified times.
Ability to work and communicate professionally cooperatively with hospital and pharmacy staff.
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Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule.
Ability to set priorities and solve problems.
Ability to write legibly.
Ability to interact with patients, coworkers and other medical center personnel in person or by telephone, in a pleasant, courteous manner.
Ability to meet the pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric, psychiatric, obstetric, oncology, chemically dependent, rehabilitation and skilled-nursing patients.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
College courses desirable but not required.
Pharmacy technician certification and hospital pharmacy technician experience preferred.
Additional Responsibilities
:
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Demonstrates a commitment to service, organization values and professionalism through appropriate conduct and demeanor at all t! imes
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Adheres to and exhibits our core values:
Reverence
: Having a profound spirit of awe and respect for all creation, shaping relationships to self, to one another and to God and acknowledging that we hold in trust all that has been given to us.
Integrity
: Moral wholeness, soundness, uprightness, honesty and sincerity as a basis of trustworthiness.
Compassion
: Feeling with others, being one with others in their sorrows and joys, rooted in the sense of solidarity as members of the human community.
Excellence
: Outstanding achievement, merit, virtue; continually surpassing standards to achieve/maintain quality.
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Maintains confidentiality and protects sensitive data at all times
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Adheres to organizational and department specific safety standards and guidelines
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Works collaboratively and supports efforts of team members
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Demonstrates exceptional customer service and ! interacts effectively with physicians, patients, residents, visitors, staff and the broader health care community
Catholic Health Initiatives and its organizations are Equal Opportunity Employers.
Job
Pharmacy
Primary Location
NE-Lincoln-Nebraska Heart Hospital
Shift
Various
Scheduled Hours per 2-week Pay Period
0
Weekends Required
Every Third
Status
PRN
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This career starts available on: Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:43:26 GMT