Pharmacy Technician I - Prov Pharmacy - Providence

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting the Pharmacist with receiving, preparing, and distributing medications. All work is done under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

• Represent the pharmacy in a professional and courteous manner in all interactions.
• Package and distribute medications under the direction of the on-duty pharmacist.
• Ensure compliance with all licensure and federal, state, and local laws and regulations observe the pharmacy's policies on best practice.

Assist in resolving patient concerns and complaints.

Assume on-call responsibilities in accordance with pharmacy guidelines.

• Report product incidents as required in accordance with pharmacy policy.
• Participate in surveys conducted by authorized inspection agencies.
• Participate in pharmacy committees when requested.
• Participate in in-service education programs provided by the pharmacy.
• Pursue continuing education programs appropriate to job responsibilities and certification requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned by Pharmacist.
• The following functions require the professional judgement of a pharmacist and may not be performed by a pharmacy technician
• Acceptance of verbal prescriptions.
• Certification of filled prescriptions.
• Entry of orders into the computer system without verification by pharmacist
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Required
• PHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy (ALBOP) Required