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Sr. Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient - 10:45a - 7:15p
JOB COMPETENCIES
- Medication Preparation and Distribution
- Accurately and efficiently fill cart fill and first doses
- Accurately and efficiently pull medications to refill controlled access cabinets
- Accurately and efficiently deliver medications/supplies to designated areas
- Accurately and efficiently prepare all types of sterile products including SVP, LVP, chemotherapy, biotherapy and investigational agents
- Accurately and efficiently prepare high-risk sterile products
- Accurately and efficiently prepare extemporaneous compounds
- Accurately and efficiently repackaging bulk medications
- Demonstrates proficiency in two or more specialized areas of expertise meeting accuracy and productivity standards
- Hazardous/Investigational Sterile Compounding
- High-risk Sterile Compounding
- OR Satellite
- Critical Care/Pediatric Pharmacy
- Inventory Control
- Controlled Substance Vault
- Nonsterile Compounding
- Ordering/Receiving medications
- Tech-check-tech certified
- Inventory Management
- Accurately and efficiently order medications and supplies
- Accurately and efficiently receive/restock medications and supplies
- Accurately and efficiently complete cycle counts and inventory audits
- Outdate expired or soon to expire medications in a timely manner
- Ensure medication security and accountability at all times
- Monitors area inventory and supplies, notifies appropriate personnel when shortages and/or outages noted.
- Other duties as assigned
Core Competencies
· IC – Technical/Functional Expertise:
o Demonstrate technical proficiency required to do the job; possesses up-to-date knowledge in the profession.
o Provide technical expertise to others.
· IC – Team with Others:
o Encourage collaboration and input from all team members.
o Value the contributions of all team members.
o Balance individual and team goals.
· IC – Self-Motivation:
o Set high standards of performance.
o Pursue goals with energy and persistence.
o Drive for results and achievement.
· IC – Oral Communication:
o Express ideas clearly and concisely in groups and one-to-one conversations.
o Create an environment with open channels of communication.
· IC-Innovative Thinking:
o Approach problems with curiosity and open-mindedness.
o Offer new ideas, solutions and/or options.
· TC-Practice-Based Learning & Improvement:
o Employee participates in on-going learning and demonstrates application of it in his/her role.
· TC – Equipment Usage & Safety
o Employee maintains expectations for safety preparedness, including but not limited to: Orientation to new equipment, Employee Education Events, CPR training, and Fire drills.
Education
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent.
Preferred: Certificate from an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program or 2 years of college credit.
License/Certification
Required: Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with the Texas State Board of Pharmacy (TSBP).
Preferred: Current Certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Current Intravenous Medication Certification (IV-Sterile Products) approved by the Accreditation Counsel for Pharmacy Education (ACPE).
Experience
Required: Two years pharmacy technician experience in a hospital, infusion center, or retail pharmacy.
Preferred: Experience in hazardous sterile compounding, high risk sterile compounding, nonsterile compounding, inventory management, and Pharmacy employee training. Experience in OR, critical care, pediatrics, ordering/receiving medications, and controlled substances.
Working Conditions
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Working in Office Environment |
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Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. Nursing unit; outpatient clinic) |
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Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids, or tissues |
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Exposure to harmful chemicals |
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Exposure to radiation |
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Exposure to animals |
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Physical Demands
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Occasionally 1-33% |
Frequently 34-66% |
Continuously 67-100% |
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Walking |
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Sitting |
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Reaching |
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Lifting/Carrying |
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Up to 10 lbs |
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10lbs to 50 lbs |
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More than 50 lbs |
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Pushing/Pulling |
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Up to 10 lbs |
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10lbs to 50 lbs |
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More than 50 lbs |
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Use computer/keyboard |
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