Pharmacy Technician PRN Days at GENTIVA CERTIFIED HEALTHCARE CORP DBA KINDRED

San Antonio, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Aseptic Technique, IV Solution Preparation, Medication Dispensing, Inventory Management, Data Entry, Charge Computation, Stock Rotation, Dose Calculation, Equipment Cleaning, Sterilization, Communication, Organization, Stress Coping, Word Processing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

At ScionHealth, we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates. Job Summary 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. Essential Functions 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%25 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.

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Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist by preparing and dispensing medications, including mixing IV additive solutions using aseptic technique and preparing unit-of-use dosages. Essential duties also involve processing dispensing records, computing charges, generating reports, and maintaining inventory through receiving, storing, and rotating supplies.