Pharmacy Tech, Flex, (32 hour) Sign on Bonus
Company: Baystate Health
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary:
The primary responsibilities of the Flex Team certified pharmacy
technician do not differ significantly from the Certified Pharmacy
Technician III position. The flex technician will work under the
supervision of a licensed pharmacist and assist in various
activities of the pharmacy department. The primary differentiation
for this technician position is the expectation for the team member
to be flexible in their daily work location (as defined by BH
Pharmacy policy and procedure) and to ensure appropriate training
and understanding of workflows, policies, procedures, etc across
each of the acute care pharmacy locations. These employees will be
expected to support non-sterile, sterile and hazardous medication
compounding.
Through the leadership of the Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and
Assistant Director of Inpatient Pharmacy Services, the pharmacy
technician is responsible for the essential functions and
responsibilities outlined in this document, noting every employee
is expected to perform other similar and related duties as
assigned. Leadership has the right to change or add to the job
responsibilities based on changes in workflows or processes as
necessary.
Employee is expected to: Obtain and maintain appropriate knowledge
and understanding of Baystate Medical Center/Baystate Health (BH)
Pharmacy Services. This knowledge includes the values, policies,
and procedures of BMC/BH and BH Pharmacy Services.
Understand major job responsibilities and performance factors that
help meet the responsibilities which include: Drug Distribution;
Dedication to Quality Improvement Initiatives; Customer Service &
Teamwork; Attendance.
Demonstrate commitment and dedication to patient-centered delivery
of care
Job Responsibilities:
1) Demonstrates a thorough knowledge and understanding of the
duties and responsibilities of the position to which he/she is
assigned and performs various functions associated with the
institutional drug distribution system and in accordance with
regulatory and compliance standards included in functions 2-6.
2) Accurately compounds, pre-packages, and re-packages medications,
including labeling for bulk solid /liquid dosage forms according to
department policy/procedure. Accurately prepares and distributes
controlled substances according to department policy/procedure.
3) Performs aseptic compounding of parenteral admixtures and other
sterile dosage forms. This includes the practice of aseptic
technique, proper procedures for preparing all types of parenteral
admixtures (including chemotherapy or other specialty solutions),
preparation of the label and any control records, the proper
technique for visual inspection of parenteral solutions, and the
documentation of quality control. Employee must also be capable of
performing the calculations required for the usual dosage
determinations and solutions preparation using weight and volume
equivalents in both the metric and apothecary systems.
4) Maintains a working knowledge of the general chemical and
physical properties of drugs handled in the pharmacy department.
This includes identifying medications that are light sensitive,
requires refrigeration, are caustic, or poisonous. Employee is also
able to use reference books to locate stability information or
material safety data sheets.
5) Operates automated technology (Pyxis, compounders, computers,
etc.) in accordance to policy, procedures and manufacturing
instructions.Appropriately utilizes the automated dispensing
machines to facilitate medication dispensing in accordance with BH
policy and procedure.
6) Performs the essential functions relating to drug purchasing and
inventory control as needed.
7) Dedication to Quality Improvement Initiatives: Accurately
refills, checks, locks and stickers code carts according to
policy/procedure. Functions in accordance to the operational
procedures specific to the various satellites and shifts and is
familiar with the various specialty areas and procedures.
Participates in the training and/or orientation of new pharmacy
employees. Participates in the BH staff development program -
Performance Evaluation (PE) and works to meet departmental,
professional, and personal goals. Maintains a working knowledge of
medication error prevention methods and handling/preparation
techniques for high-risk or high-alert medications, including LASA
medications. Understands population-specific preparation procedures
(geriatric, adult, pediatric, and neonatal dosage forms and
products)
8) Customer Service & Teamwork: Interacts effectively with other
members of the department and health care team on a regular basis.
Maintains attentiveness to the rights of patients. Maintains
confidentiality of patient information. Triages orders, determines
priorities, processes orders and notifies the pharmacist as
appropriate. Receives and refers incoming calls for the department,
handles pharmacy window.
9) Attendance: Employee is aware of and follows BH attendance
policy
Required Work Experience:
1) None
Preferred Work Experience:
1) Previous Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
Skills and Competencies:
1) Possesses good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
skills
You Belong At Baystate
At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity
and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It
makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you
belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all
people.
DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.
Education:
GED or HiSET (Required)
Certifications:
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification
Board
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic
information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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