Pharmacy Tech III Full Time Mid Shift

Job Description:

Position Summary

Pharmacy technician III is a certified pharmacy technician position who supports pharmacy services by assembling and participating in the distribution of medications. A pharmacy technician III will need certification by a nationally recognized pharmacy technician certification board. This position will also require knowledge of USP 797 and sterile compounding.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

The following is a summary of the major functions of this individual's job:

* Fills stock orders, inpatient and outpatient orders within state and federal laws for checking by a pharmacist or nationally certified pharmacy technician when applicable by state laws and regulations.

* Packages and labels all medication per department guidelines; prepares unit of use medication when appropriate. May validate bar code accuracy for use in the automated dispensing machines with the integrity and accuracy of the medication validated by a pharmacist.

* Maintains a working knowledge of appropriate regulatory body (i.e. The Joint Commission, HFAP, or DNV) and federal/state laws and regulations for nonsterile compounding and sterile compounding.

* Prepares sterile compounds (hazardous and nonhazardous) in accordance with department guidelines and applicable USP standards, local and federal regulations and utilizing strict aseptic technique for final verification by a pharmacist.

* Serves as a mentor for new pharmacy employees in regards to processes involving sterile compounding, including but not limited to, overseeing training of new staff, students and residents.

* Works on cost containment of compounded sterile products by minimizing expirations, providing alternative product suggestions, and providing alternatives to accommodate drug shortages.

Minimum Education and Training

* Registration with Kentucky Board of Pharmacy (KY hospitals) within 30 days of hire date if you are a new registrant. If previously registered, you must have registration upon hire.

* Registration with Indiana Board of Pharmacy (IN hospitals) within 30 days of hire date if you are a new registrant. If previously registered, you must have registration upon hire.

* Nationally certified as a pharmacy technician.

* 6 months of hospital pharmacy experience