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LifePoint Health Pharmacy Tech II-PRN in Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy Technicians II work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist. Pharmacy Technician II receives and scans medication deliveries daily. Tech IIs manage IV Compounding and IR Room Cleaning exercises on daily, weekly, and monthly schedules. They restock and manage OR and Crash Cart inspections as needed.
*Essential Functions: *
Receive and scan medication deliveries daily.Manage IV Compounding and IR Room Cleaning exercises on daily, weekly and monthly schedules.Restock and manage OR and Crash Cart inspections as needed.Refills and maintains automated dispensing systems.Prepares orders and maintains inventory for the pharmacy department.Repackages bulk medications.Assists pharmacist in filling medication orders.Preparing medications and supplies for dispensing, including compounding oral solutions and topical preparations.Delivers medications to patient care areas and retrieves pharmacy related items.Accurately restocks automated dispensing cabinets according to inventory levels.Charges and credits patient profiles for medications used or returned to the pharmacy.Assists with inventory management by stocking fluids and medications on shelves.Inspects assigned pharmacy sections and/or nursing units or operating rooms monthly.Answers phone calls and handles questions that do not require pharmacist expertise or judgment and routes calls to the appropriate party as necessary.Limited sterile compounding preparation – Vial2Bag, Add-A-Vial, etc.
Minimum EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent required
Required SkillsRequires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Registration with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy (NCBOP) is required.Certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is required. Computer: Microsoft Office Suite, strong Excel & Outlook, Meditech preferred. IV Room training within 60 days of hire.
Minimum Work Experience1 year preferred
Company Description: * Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facility that offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide our services in a caring, professional environment through the teamwork of our medical staff and employees. Rutherford Regional Health System’s partnership with Duke LifePoint Healthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcare in Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint venture of Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leading academic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forces joined because of the shared interest in collaborating with hospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality, innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePoint combines Duke’s unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence and quality care with LifePoint's extensive resources and knowledge and experience operating community hospitals and healthcare organizations. *Why join our team? We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe our employees are our most valuable assts in accomplishing this goal. Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health care professionals. If you are looking to start a /career that cares/, are passionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportive environment in a close-knit community, apply today!
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
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Title: Pharmacy Tech II-PRN
Location: NC-Rutherfordton
Requisition ID: 7462-8787