Pharmacy Technician, I - Steward Health Care
Fall River, MA 2720
About the Job
About Steward Health Care
Over a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability.
As the countrys largest physician-led, tax paying, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world.
Based in Dallas, Steward currently operates 39 hospitals across Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Utah.
For more information, visit www.steward.org.
Pharmacy Technician
JOB SUMMARY
Performs a wide variety of technical and clerical duties for the hospital wide drug distribution system and intravenous admixture program, including: Maintaining confidential records; preparing intravenous medication including but not limited to chemotherapeutic preparations, while abiding by clean room regulations (USP 797); repackaging of unit-dose medications, performing monthly ward inspections, and rotating at off-site SAH-owned pharmacies on a regular basis.
KEY RESPONSIBILITES
- Medication orders are filled accurately.
- Code carts and code trays are filled and ready for checking.
- Repackaging of medications is done correctly and procedure is followed.
- Medications are written on the re-order list when inventory is low.
- Items on the To Do list are completed without waiting to be assigned.
- Ward inspection assignment is completed monthly
- Phone calls are triaged and managed whenever possible. If the call requires a pharmacist the call is given to the appropriate person.
- IVs are prepared when needed for delivery; preparation does not delay delivery.
- Titrate rounds are done and titrating IV meds are prepared and delivered prior to the time required.
- IV lists are reconciled each morning and any discrepancies are clarified.
- IV and Chemo orders are filled accurately.
- IV and Chemo orders are manufactured in accordance with good sterile product preparation technique.
- IV room is restocked on an ongoing basis so that supplies are readily available.
- Proper garb regulations are adhered to.
- Temperature and hood cleaning logs are completed
- IV room cleaning is done and documented
- Chemotherapy procedures are followed including technique, garb and checking process.
- ParX is always used for refills and loads of medications
- Pyxis refills are accurate.
- Medication expiration dates are checked and updated in the Pyxis
- Floorstock is checked and filled on schedule days.
- Pyxis alerts are looked at and action taken in a timely manner. Pyxis FST is called if needed.
- Proper procedure are followed in the handling of controlled substances
- Questions are clarified with the Pharmacist.
- Medication errors are brought to the attention of the Pharmacist for clarification
- Any question regarding a physician order which the technician feels is inappropriate is brought to the Pharmacist for clarification
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER
- Minimum Education Requirements: High School diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum Work Experience: Six to twelve months pharmacy experience preferred
- Equipment/Software/Certification: Technician certification preferred. MA Technician Registration Required.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Steward Health Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Steward Health Care does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.