Pharmacy Assistant PRN

Welcome to ScionHealth, where your career takes flight and your passion for healthcare finds its true purpose! At ScionHealth, we believe in more than just providing exceptional patient care; we believe in nurturing a vibrant, dynamic, and inclusive workplace where every team member feels empowered and valued.

Imagine walking into a place where innovation meets compassion, where your ideas are not just heard but celebrated. Picture yourself collaborating with a diverse team of professionals who are as dedicated to their craft as they are to making a difference in the lives of others. Here, every day brings new opportunities for growth, learning, and making impactful contributions.

Our state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge technology equip you with the tools you need to excel, while our supportive culture ensures you have the resources and encouragement to thrive. From continuous professional development programs to wellness initiatives and community engagement, we invest in you because we know that our strength lies in our people.

Join us at ScionHealth, where your career journey is more than just a job—it's an adventure filled with purpose, excitement, and endless possibilities. Here, you’re not just building a future; you’re shaping the future of healthcare. Let’s embark on this incredible journey together!

Here’s a comprehensive description of employee benefits, including 401k, medical, dental, employee resource groups, and a wellness club:

Employee Benefits Overview

At our company, we believe in taking care of our employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. Here’s a breakdown of the key benefits you can expect as part of our team:

1. 401(k) Retirement Plan
Planning for your future is important, and our 401(k)-retirement plan helps you save for it. We offer a competitive company match to help you maximize your savings, so you can feel more secure about your financial future.

2. Medical Insurance
Your health is our priority. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans to choose from, each offering extensive coverage for doctor visits, hospital stays, preventive care, and more. Our plans are designed to meet your needs and the needs of your family.

3. Dental Insurance
A healthy smile is just as important as overall health. Our dental insurance plans cover routine check-ups, cleanings, and a range of dental procedures. Choose the plan that best fits your dental care needs.

4. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide a platform for employees to connect, share experiences, and support each other. ERGs focus on various aspects of diversity, including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and professional interests.

5. Wellness Club
Your well-being goes beyond just physical health. Our Wellness Club offers a variety of programs and activities designed to support your mental, emotional, and physical wellness. From fitness classes, book club, hikes, and nutrition workshop. We provide the tools you need to lead a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Here’s a detailed overview about the Hope Fund and Growth Opportunities at the company.

6. Hope Fund

At our company, we believe in supporting our employees not just professionally, but also personally. The Hope Fund is one of our key initiatives aimed at providing financial assistance to employees who find themselves in unexpected and challenging situations. Whether it’s a medical emergency, natural disaster, or any other unforeseen hardship, the Hope Fund is designed to offer a safety net. This fund is built through voluntary contributions from employees and matched by the company, ensuring that we can extend a helping hand when it’s needed the most. By fostering a culture of empathy and support, we aim to ensure that every member of our corporate family feels secure and valued.

7. Growth Opportunities

We are deeply committed to the growth and development of our employees. At our company, career growth isn't just a possibility; it's a promise. Here are some of the key opportunities we offer:

1. Mentorship Programs: New employees can benefit from our structured mentorship programs, where experienced staff members provide guidance and support, helping you navigate your career path within the company.
2. Internal Promotions: We believe in recognizing and rewarding talent from within. Many of our leadership positions are filled by promoting our own employees, ensuring that those who show dedication and excellence are given the chance to advance.
3. Cross-Departmental Transfers: Interested in exploring different facets of the company? We encourage employees to take on new roles in different departments, gaining a broader understanding of the business and diversifying their skill set.
4. Tuition Reimbursement & Scholarships: For those looking to further their education, we offer tuition reimbursement programs and scholarships. We understand that continuous learning is key to both personal and professional growth, and we’re here to support your educational aspirations.

We are committed to creating an environment where you can thrive and reach your full potential. By investing in our employees’ growth and well-being, we ensure a brighter future for both our team members and the company.

We are dedicated to ensuring that our employees feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed both personally and professionally. Join us and take advantage of these exceptional benefits as part of our commitment to your well-being.

Summary:

Under supervision of the Director and/or Staff Pharmacists, fills orders for unit dose, pre-packaged pharmaceuticals, and intravenous solutions in accordance with state and federal codes and regulations. Reports to: Director of Pharmacy.

Ensures availability of accurate pharmaceutical supplies to ancillary units by reading order, filling order, and delivering floor and narcotic stock orders.

Prepares intravenous solutions within standard protocol and aseptic techniques by reading and interpreting orders, calculating proper volume levels of additives needed, performing mathematical volume conversions, labeling prepared solutions, cleaning hood and IV area and restocking medications. Assists with the accurate and timely dispensing of daily patient medications by replenishing medicine carts for nursing units and filling routine patient orders for pharmaceuticals. 

Conducts rounds to all floors to deliver and retrieve medications, retrieve narcotics requisitions, and deliver intravenous solutions. Properly and promptly delivers medications via the pneumatic tube system.

 Fills emergency crash carts, anesthesia carts, and other specialty carts accurately. Replenishes medications in crash carts, delivers crash carts, and understands the hospital wide crash cart system.

Replenishes anesthesia drawers accurately and timely. Answers phone identifying self and department, responds to routine questions, and directs calls to appropriate personnel. Accurately and promptly counts, compounds, and re-packages pharmaceuticals using established procedures.

Repackages bulk medications in unit-dose packages safely and accurately per established procedures using appropriate techniques.

Process admissions, transfers, and discharge information by adjusting patient data in computer, entering charges, changing medication cart to proper patient room, and retrieving sealed items back to inventory, if appropriate.

Generates reports, fills lists, and labels as required. 

Ensures professional growth by participating in departmental and hospital orientation, educational in services, and outside programs. Organizes and prioritizes work assignments. Follows protocols for STAT orders. Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well organized. Keeps food and drinks out of medication storage areas. Keeps pharmacy equipment clean.

 Monitors supply levels, notifies if reorder is needed, rotates stock, and removes expired medications. Ensures main dispensing area and IV area are stocked adequately.

 Rotates stock and assures that the manufacturer's storage requirements are observed. Understands and completes wholesaler invoice approval processes.

 Performs other related duties as assigned to support achievement of Pharmacy goals and objectives.

Maintains knowledge of automated dispensing machines including login, patient profiles, returning medication, wasting medication, and discrepancy resolution.

Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections. Documents medication temperature checks. 

Follows procedures for home medication documentation and storage.

Provides medication reconciliation in the ED and on the inpatient units where appropriate.

Prioritizes patients who have the potential for admission. Prints medication reconciliation information from previous admissions if available.

Discusses with RN/ED physician prior to patient interview. Conducts patient interview. Contacts PCP, admitting physician, or community pharmacy as needed to complete medication reconciliation list.

 Identifies medications that may be needed to be brought from home. Enters completed list into Med Host and Meditech. Sends completed list to pharmacy for review by a pharmacist. Completes additional documentation as required.

Non-Certified 12.28/hr

Certified $18.75/hr

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. 

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

BLS required within 30 days of hire.

High School Diploma.

WV Pharmacy Tech Certification Preferred.