Pharmacy tech Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA

JOB PURPOSE OR MISSION : Assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing drugs, maintaining the drug inventory and maintenance of records under the supervision of a registered pharmacist for the age population served, as defined in the department’s scope of service.

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

CRITERIA A : Everyday Excellence Values - Employee demonstrates Everyday Excellence values in the day-to-day performance of their job.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS :

• Demonstrates courtesy and caring to each other, patients and their families, physicians, and the community.
• Takes initiative in living our Everyday Excellence values and vital signs.
• Takes initiative in identifying customer needs before the customer asks.
• Participates in teamwork willingly and with enthusiasm.
• Demonstrates respect for the dignity and privacy needs of customers through personal action and attention to the environment of care.
• Keeps customers informed, answers customer questions and anticipates information needs of customers.

CRITERIA B : Corporate Compliance - Employee demonstrates commitment to the Code of Conduct, Conflict of Interest Guidelines, and the GHS Corporate Compliance Guidelines.

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CRITERIA C : Personal Achievement - Employee demonstrates initiative in achieving work goals and meeting personal objectives.

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CRITERIA D : Performance Improvement - Employee actively participates in Performance Improvement activities and incorporates quality improvement standards in his / her job performance.

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CRITERIA E : Cost Management - Employee demonstrates effective cost management practices.

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CRITERIA F : Patient & Employee Safety - Employee actively participates in and demonstrates effective patient and employee safety practices.

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JOB FUNCTIONS

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include, but are not limited to :

1. Procures and distributes drug orders per physician request, pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols.

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2. Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according to established policies, procedures and protocols and within specified time frame.

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3. Contributes to the effective operation of the department.

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4. Participates in quality improvement activities of the department.

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5. Performs all other duties as assigned.

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EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1-year pharmacy tech experience preferred

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High school diploma or equivalent required.

SPECIAL SKILL, LICENSE AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Trainee Certification or Pharmacy Technician Certificate from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

HIPAA REQUIREMENTS :

Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable HIPAA regulations appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to : Medical records w / limit to job functions both paper and electronic, patient demographics, lab and radiology results, patient information related to surgery or appointment schedules, medical records related to quality / data, patient financial information and 3rd party billing, information related to patient location, religious beliefs, research information, and / or public health records, employee prescriptions, investigatory information.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS :

Maintains knowledge of and adherence to all applicable safety practices appropriate to Job Position including but not limited to : Incident reporting, handling of wastes, sharps and linen, PPE, exposure control plans, hand washing, environment of care, patient identification, receives meds and / or orders.