Pharmacy Technician-In-Training

Location:

Tyndall, SD

Worker Type:

PRN

Work Shift:

As Needed (United States of America)

St. Michael’s Hospital Avera is looking for individuals to join our positive and team-oriented organization.  We look forward to hearing from you!

Position Highlights

SUMMARY:  The individual in this position will work as a pharmacy assistant/technician, supporting the functions of the Bon Homme Pharmacy and St. Michael’s Hospital Avera.  The individual will carry out the duties listed below in a manner consistent with the mission, values and philosophy of the corporate sponsor, St. Michael’s Hospital Avera.  This individual will perform the assigned duties in a manner which produces a positive and productive work environment for clients and co-workers. The individual in this position will be responsible for maintaining his/her pharmacist technician certification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Demonstrate care and concern for the patient/client/co-worker

• Greet in a friendly, helpful manner
• Assist in recognizing patient/client’s need for consultation by the pharmacist
• Maintain a professional image
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and proprietary business information as directed by common courtesy, HIPAA regulations and St. Michael’s corporate standards of conduct
• Interact with co-workers in a professional manner

B. Perform duties in a competent, professional manner

• Mix pharmaceutical preparations, fill bottles/unit dose packages with prescribed tablets and   capsules, and type labels for bottles.
• Deliver medications on occasion
• Assist the registered pharmacist in the preparation and dispensing of medications
• Distribute medications after registered pharmacist’s approval
• Screen medication orders for completeness and authenticity
• Process records of medication and equipment dispensed in the manner practiced: computer,   hand written entries, cash register, etc.
• Receive and store incoming supplies.
• Count stock and enter data in computer to maintain inventory records
• Assist the registered pharmacist in the identification of patients who desire counseling to optimize the use of medications
• Control inventory of medication and equipment according to established plan
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and follow infection control procedures
• Initiate, verify, assist in adjudication of, and collect payment or initiate billing for pharmacy services and goods
• Follow applicable policies and procedures as well as laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy technicians

PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICAL COMPENTENCIES:

• Demonstrate knowledge of common dosage and dosage forms of medications for  pediatric and geriatric patients.
• Consistently practice proper aseptic technique while preparing sterile products and demonstrates knowledge of individual product stability.
• Consistently use proper hand washing techniques.
• Consistently practice confidentiality of patient/client information and other healthcare related information.
• Consistently follow inventory procedures and restock needed items.