Pharmacy Technician I

Description



Saint Francis Hospital Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

At Saint Francis Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Up to $3,000 Sign-on Bonus Based on Eligibility

The individual in this position acts under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist and provides assistance in dispensing functions, including: purchasing, inventory control of all drug classes, sterile product preparation and associated equipment maintenance, and automated dispensing cabinet equipment and inventory maintenance. Also performs technical duties to maintain pharmaceutical dispensing functions to all neonate, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, including inpatients and outpatients.

• Minimum Requirements
  • Experience: Must be 18 years of age
  • Education: High school graduate or equivalent
  • Certifications: Registered Pharmacy Technician license/certification, as required by state law.
• Preferred Requirements
  • Experience:
    • Hospital pharmacy experience
    • Accredited training in sterile products preparation and IV Admixture Certification.

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Responsibilities:

•  Accurately fill and label medication orders with correct strength, dosage form, and quantity in a timely manner. 
• Accurately stock automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs) in a timely manner; maintain ADC cleanliness; destock expired meds from ADC. 
• Check medication rooms and patient bins for discontinued or expired meds and return them to pharmacy.     
• Re-package and label oral medications/extemporaneous preparations and maintain appropriate records.      Respond appropriately to requests for STAT orders, routine orders, department requests, and ADC stock out bulletins. 
• Stock medications into pharmacy inventory, including sterile compounding areas. 
• Assist in performing various duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements 
  • Experience: Must be 18 years of age 
  • Education: High school graduate or equivalent 
  • Certifications: Registered Pharmacy Technician license/certification, as required by state law.
• Preferred Requirements 
  • Experience: 
    • Hospital pharmacy experience
    • Accredited training in sterile products preparation and IV Admixture Certification.



Saint Francis Hospital-Memphis is a 479-bed full-service hospital located at 5959 Park Avenue in Memphis, TN.Offering a wide array of medical services, Saint Francis is noted for its many Centers of Excellence, including its Center for Surgical Weight Loss, Joint & Spine Center, Heart & Vascular Center, Chest Pain Emergency Center, and Surgical Services including its Center for Robotic Surgery, Diabetes Center, and Cancer Center.The hospital has been recognized for excellence of care by United Healthcare, CIGNA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Aetna. Saint Francis Hospital serves as an academic training site for University of Tennessee Surgical, Family Practice, and Psychiatric Residents. The hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, the nations oldest and largest hospital accreditation agency. At Saint Francis Healthcare, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team where we strive to be No. 1 in quality, safety and service excellence. Join our team!

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