Pharmacy Technician 2 PRN Premium

at  Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Under direct supervision of a licensed, registered pharmacist, assists the pharmacist(s) in storing, preparing, dispensing, delivery, reconciling and charging of all medications. The position is expected to assist the pharmacist(s) in maintaining an adequate drug inventory and quality control procedures. The position is expected to receive inventory, verify stock, and enter data into the computer system to maintain inventory records. The position has mastered all Pharmacy Tech 1 requirements and has additional specialization requirements such as IV, Automation and Inventory Control. The position requires familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the Pharmacy and relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, is expected to perform a variety of complicated tasks and may lead and direct the work of others. The Technician II will only perform activities that are in compliance with the LA Board of Pharmacy.

TECHNICAL TASKS

Courier rounds

• -delivers medication to inpatient patient care units when scheduled to do so. Respond for requests from the pharmacists and nurses to deliver medications outside of scheduled delivery times.Customer Service
• -responds to incoming phone calls politely, efficiently, and in a timely manner and directs calls to appropriate personnel. Provides service to those personnel that present at the oncology infusion center pharmacy.Customer Service
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• Process stock requests from clinic and physician office practices in an efficient and timely manner.Automated Dispensing Cabinets-fills ADCs with medication at the appropriate time for both batch fills and patient specific medications. Utilizes available technology to bar-code scan medications and ADC bin locations to accurately and efficiently perform the stock refill process.Automated Dispensing Cabinets

• -Updates medication expiration dates at the ADC when appropriate, removed outdated/expired medications and processes medication that are located in the external return bins. Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date on label. Able to load/unload medications with the cabinet. Delivers controlled drug substances to the cabinets, returns any controlled drug substances in external bin to the pharmacist for processing in the controlled drug substance inventory system.Quality Control-assists the pharmacist in the monthly unit inspections assigned to them. Checks stock in the assigned areas of the inpatient pharmacy on a monthly basis for expired medications.Quality Control
• -Observes and adheres to all departmental and hospital policies and procedures, and follows all safety, quality assurance, and infection control standards.IV Admixture
• -Cleans IV hoods to ensure sterilization, cleans floors, shelves, work stations, bins and ceilings in the Clean Room, Ante Room, CHEMO room and STAT Hood area in order to comply with USP 797 Standards when assigned. Credits all IV’s returned to the IV room, restocks IV room, labels IV’s, and delivers medication in a timely and efficient manner.IV Admixture
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• Assembles MINI-BAG PLUS & ADVANTAGE systems under sterile conditions in the IV Hood. Labels these admixtures and manufacturer ready to use IV Admixtures processed as both batch and first fill IV admixtures. Performs low-risk compounding of IV admixtures under the supervision of the pharmacist. Performs some medium-risk compounding of IV admixtures as determined by competency requirements.IV Admixture

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• Credits all IV’s returned to the IV room, restocks IV room, labels IV’s, and delivers medication in a timely and efficient manner.Inventory Control

• -Mandatory participation in the annual physical inventory of the pharmacy.Inventory Control
• -Removes out-of-date medication from inventory immediately upon discovery. Brings significant changes in usage to the attention of the pharmacy purchasing clerk. Records items to be re-ordered on the Want Book for those items not in the automated dispensing cabinet.Inventory Control

• -Assists the pharmacy purchasing clerk with unpacking and restocking medications received in the wholesaler and direct shipments from manufacturers. Performs pharmacy purchasing clerk functions for the oncology infusion center utilizing the prime vendor purchasing software.Completes all assigned tasks and assists others when complete. Works under the supervision of the Director when assigned special projects.

OTHER DUTIES

• Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality
  Experience 1 year Hospital Pharmacy experience. 6 months prior IV room experience.
  Education High School or Equivalent (GED)
  Training Completion of on-the-job training in IV Admixture, Automation, and Inventory Control
  Special Skills Good communication, customer service and computer skills
  Licensure Successful passing of the National Pharmacy Technician exam and State Pharmacy Technician Certification
  The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible.
  This commitment is grounded in a history that is more than 100 years old, but reflected today by our strategic vision of transforming healthcare through superior performance and excellent patient care.

In the last fiscal year, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System had:

• 1,747 Licensed Beds
• 65,322 Discharges
• 44,592 OR Procedures
• 10,827 Full Time Employees
• 331,360 Inpatient Days

• 1,915 Active Medical Staff229,296 Emergency Visits

• As a nonprofit, mission-focused Catholic healthcare ministry, we give special attention to our citizens who are most in need. During the most recent fiscal year, we provided more than $39 million in unreimbursed care and community support to the underprivileged.
  Our health system is one of the largest in Louisiana, with hospitals, clinics and physicians located throughout Louisiana and in Mississippi. In fact, we provide care to almost half of Louisiana’s citizens, and serve in Mississippi’s largest metropolitan area. Because of our size and the partnerships we have with other local organizations, we are able to pool our resources and share cost and service efficiencies and learn from each other, thereby accelerating our ability to improve care and solve challenges.
  Since our founding in Monroe, Louisiana in 1911, we have been blessed by the guidance of the Franciscan Sisters. Through their guidance and steadfast example, we have committed to assure that we perpetuate their healing ministry for another hundred years. It is a noble purpose we strive to fulfill every day.
  Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, we serve patients across Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information system. Our health system has partnered with the State of Louisiana as it transforms its healthcare delivery system. The partnership includes inpatient acute care and primary care delivery in Baton Rouge and Bogalusa.
  Following in the footsteps of our founders, the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, our team members and physicians are called to provide high quality care and compassion to all people, especially those most in need.
  As we look to the future of our healthcare ministry, we chart our course by “going where we are called.”