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PHARMACY TECH, Part-Time
PHARMACY TECH, Part-TimeJohnson Regional Medical Center • Clarksville, AR, US
PHARMACY TECH, Part-Time

PHARMACY TECH, Part-Time

Johnson Regional Medical Center • Clarksville, AR, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Title : Pharmacy Tech, Part Time

Reports To : Pharmacy Director

Job Summary :

Assists the Pharmacist by filling physician orders for medications for oral, rectal, topical and injectable use; mixes IV admixture solutions as required using aseptic technique in the Laminar Air Flow Hood; types labels, prepares and files charge slips and performs other related duties.

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas :

  • General Responsibilities :
  • Assists the Pharmacist in providing medication, drug information and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital staff.
  • Prepares intravenous solutions and admixtures.
  • Maintains inventory of supplies and reorders them accordingly.
  • Assists in filling prescriptions.
  • Receives and stores incoming deliveries of medication and supplies.
  • Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and CQI activities.
  • Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical / health care errors.
  • Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
  • Maintains Pharmacy Services in a clean and orderly manner.
  • Performs other pharmacy-related duties as requested or required.
  • Demonstrates ability to calculate figures and amounts relating to dosage calculations when filing various prescriptions ranging from the newborn to the elderly populations.
  • Demonstrates ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and diagram form.
  • Demonstrates ability to deal with problems involving several variables in particular situations.
  • Recognizes inappropriate dosing based on available dosage forms for various age groups.

Compounded Sterile Preparations :

  • Demonstrates knowledge and skill ensuring that pharmaceutical preparations are sterile, properly packaged, labeled and stored, and not outdated.
  • Ensures compliance with USP
  • Medium-risk compounding :
  • The applicable media-fill test will be performed and passed annually, after the initial training and media-fill test is completed and passed.

    • Requirements :

    Professional Requirements :

  • Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
  • Completes annual education requirements.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Maintains regulatory requirements, including all federal, state, local regulations and accrediting organization standards.
  • Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
  • Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
  • Completes inservices and returns in a timely fashion.
  • Attends annual review and department inservices, as scheduled.
  • Attends required staff meetings, reads and returns all staff meeting minutes.
  • Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
  • Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
  • Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
  • Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.

    • Regulatory Requirements :

  • High School diploma or the equivalent.
  • Preferred one (1) year related pharmacy experience and / or training or graduate of certified training program / healthcare careers college.
  • Education in all age groups ranging from newborn to the geriatric population obtained either in school education, experience or subsequent training.
  • Appropriate certificates or licenses required for the position.

    • Language Skills :

  • Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
  • Additional languages preferred.

    • Skills :

  • Basic computer knowledge.
  • Knowledge of automated pharmacy systems.
  • IV Laminar Flow Hood, or willingness to learn.

    • Physical Demands :

  • Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing within normal range. Operates computer. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and stooping. Lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds.
  • This position is a safety sensitive position pursuant to Amendment 98 to the Arkansas Constitution § 2(25). A safety sensitive position means any position in which a person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana may constitute a threat to health or safety. This position is therefore “safety sensitive” due to the fact it requires the following : performing life-threatening procedures; working with hazardous or flammable materials, controlled substances, food, or medicine; and a lapse of attention while working in this position could result in injury, illness, or death.

    • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

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