Certified Pharmacy Tech III

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Position summary:

This position is a career ladder position for technical staff within the Department of Pharmacy. It is intended to recognize the associate’s development, experience and service to the department, hospital and co-workers. The primary differences between a pharmacy technician II and a pharmacy technician III are; 1) completion of department cost savings or process improvement project, 2) assume the role of a lead for one of the pharmacy competency areas to other staff and 3) the length of service to the department/organization. Adheres to MercyOne performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne.

Shift: Rotating 8-hours shifts

What you will do:

Responsible for unit dose medication distribution and control.

• Fills unit dose carts for daily exchanges.
• Exchange unit dose carts.
• Refills requests for floor stock replacements as necessary.
• Delivers medications to patient areas and restocks unit dose bins after cart filling.
• Processes and delivers Emergency medications.
• Monitors drug stock levels and communicates with pharmacy purchasing personnel to ensure supplies are ordered in a timely manner

Central operations

• Basic billing procedures (credit/debit)
• Monitors drug storage areas for product expiration dating.
• Basic Inventory Management
• HEMM product ordering
• Workflow prioritization

Demonstrates competence with automated dispensing units

• Restock dispensing unit from generated refill list
• Can provide basic trouble shooting help and resolution of problems with dispensing units
• Properly informs appropriate pharmacy personnel responsible for dispensing units if any issues or concerns arise.

Assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing compounded sterile products

• Prepares IV admixtures correctly from labels or by verbal pharmacist orders
• Prepares IV admixtures according to USP 797 guidelines and aseptic technique.
• Completes chemotherapy training and all associated competencies.
• Prepares chemotherapy products as required.

Contributes to the safe and efficient operation of the Pharmacy Department.

• Takes initiative in doing miscellaneous functions within the department.
• Maintains responsible length of time for breaks as defined in the Associate Handbook.
• Demonstrates an attitude regarding telephone usage as outlined in the Associate Handbook.
• Volunteers for projects and willingly assists co-workers to complete daily responsibilities.
• Works as a team player and assists where needed.

Completes one department quality assurance/improvement project every six months

• Project must provide one of the following: a cost savings initiative, increased patient safety or introducing a best practice to the department.
• Ability to work with pharmacists, pharmacy residents and pharmacy students to complete the process improvement as required.

• Ability to manage time and complete tasks on time is required.

Ability to serve as a mentor and or "lead" on one of the advanced competency areas identified by the Pharmacy Department.

• This may include but is not limited to; Checking Tech in a Tech-Check-Tech program, medication reconciliation program, IT / Automation program
• USP 797 Standard for I.V. room, 340 B purchasing/reimbursement and technology lead.

Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• High School plus specialized training: CPhT Training. Associate Degree preferred.
• CPhT required.
• Registered with Iowa Board of Pharmacy.
• 1 year as a pharmacy technician II at a MercyOne Hospital

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.