Pharmacy Technician-Inpatient Pharmacy/ Part-Time

Pharmacy Technician-Inpatient Pharmacy/ Part-Time at Christus Health summary:

The Pharmacy Technician assists the inpatient pharmacy staff by preparing sterile medications, dispensing drugs, and supplying nursing stations while ensuring accurate patient billing. The role requires maintaining registration with the pharmacy board and involves occasional exposure to hazardous materials in a hospital environment. Effective communication, basic computer skills, and familiarity with medical terminology are essential for supporting efficient pharmacy operations.

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Assists the inpatient pharmacy department staff in accomplishing the goals of efficiently dispensing medications through preparation of bulk and batch sterile products ( IV solutions); providing drugs and supplies to nursing stations and all associated functions that are entailed in that process, and producing accurate patient charges.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: High School diploma or equivalent is required.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES: Must maintain current registration with the NM Board of Pharmacy

SKILLS:

• Effective verbal and interpersonal skills are required
• Basic computer skills are required
• Familiarity with medical terminology, basic math and reading comprehension skills are preferred.

EXPERIENCE: Hospital experience is preferred.

NATURE OF SUPERVISION:

-Responsible to: Director, Pharmacy

ENVIRONMENT:

• Bloodborne pathogen B

Occasional exposure in daily duties. Little expected risk, but may be exposed unexpectedly to potential infectious materials. Exposure may be superficial and limited to a small amount of fluid. Close quarters in a busy environment. Low risk for infectious disease. Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, allergenic drug products and needle sticks.Moderate exposure to video display terminals.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to move throughout the hospital at a rapid pace for the entire shift. Hearing must be sufficient to answer telephones and eyesight must be sufficient to read requisitions. Hand-eye coordination must be sufficient to perform aseptic technique. Must be able to raise a moderate load (less than 50 lbs.) using sound body mechanics alone or with assistance.

Keywords:

pharmacy technician, inpatient pharmacy, sterile product preparation, medication dispensing, hospital pharmacy, IV solutions, patient billing, pharmacy registration, medical terminology, aseptic technique