Pharmacy Tech PRN

At Livingston Regional Hospital, we recognize that our patients deserve qualified, engaged, and competent nurses. And we know that our nurses deserve a working environment that is safe, leaders who are visible and supportive, and opportunities to grow and develop. We have a positive, hopeful, and resilient leadership team that is solely focused on taking care of the heart of Livingston Regional Hospital – the people who work here. If you feel that your skills and compassion fit with our vision for person-centered care and evidence-based practice, and you would like to belong to a hospital family that only the best are invited to join, we invite you to apply today.

The Pharmacy Technician under the direct supervision of the (Market) Manager/Director of Pharmacy or Registered Pharmacist – and according to the standards procedures-dispenses additives for IV and irrigating solutions, mixes IV additive solutions as required using aseptic technique with the laminar air flow hood, types labels, prepares and files charge slips, and performs other related duties. 

• Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
• Mixes pharmaceutical preparations, fills bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and 
  prepares labels for bottles.
• Fills orders with correct medications. Prepares unit of use dosage when possible. 
• Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to patient, computes charges, and 
  enters data in computer.
• Prepares intravenous (IV) packs.
• Generates required reports; pick i.v., production reports. Performs backup procedures correctly.
• Recycles product as appropriate. Changes prep and expiration date on recycled product.
• Dates times and initials all vials for reuse.
• Prioritizes work (i.e. stats made first). Delivers IVS to proper locations. Restocks shelves and 
  rotates stock. Properly disposes of non-recyclable solutions. Maintains i.v. refrigerator 
  temperature log.
• Receives and stores incoming supplies.
• Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records.
• Returns medications to stock and rotates stock. Fills requisitions from Nursing floors in a timely 
  fashion. Can calculate appropriate medication doses based on patient’s age Adult and 
  Geriatrics.
• Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods. 

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations:

• The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with clinical staff.
• Self motivated, self directed with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Good math and science skills
• Good stress coping skills. 
• Must read, write and speak fluent English.
• Must have good and regular attendance.
• Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Licenses/Certification: 

State Certification/Licensure if required by state.

Experience: 

 Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred. Basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.