Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

**Phelps Health is a 2000-employee-strong hospital and healthcare system serving the heart of small-town Missouri.** No matter where you start with us, we’re committed to taking our team to the top. If you’re ready for the challenge of providing life-saving care or supporting those who do, read on to find your fit in the Phelps Health family. **General Summary** * The Technician delivers orders to nursing units, restocks automated dispensing cabinets, troubleshoots problems with automated dispensing cabinets, compounds non-sterile preparations via USP 795 requirements, compounds sterile products via aseptic technique according to USP 797 and 800 standards, and acts as a receptionist for the department. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** * Responds to hospital staff requests for medication or information. Follows through to meet patient needs. * Answers questions presented by other pharmacy staff, nursing and physicians by researching in EPIC and/or other resources as appropriate. * Participates and /or contributes to Pharmacy and hospital improvement activities. * Performs simple pharmacy calculations and uses reference material efficiently. * Operates and utilizes all aspects of the pharmacy automation and software. * Troubleshoots problems with automated dispensing cabinets and assists in coordination of vendor technician resolution. * Performs all safety checks (barcode scans and visually inspects) during the checking process of first doses, cart fills, automated dispensing cabinet restocking, etc. * Completes biannual IV Room competency within designated timeframes. * Prepares compounded non-sterile products accurately and per pharmacy policy. * Prepares all compounded sterile products accurately with good aseptic technique. Maintains adequate volumes of prepared compounds and binaries as needed for patient care and per pharmacy policy * Prepares hazardous medications according to hospital policy during both general dispensing and IV preparation via closed-system transfer device (CTSD). * Ensures that all excess supplies are put away and that the hoods are cleaned before leaving for the day and all USP 797 documentation is complete on a daily basis. * Participates in training of new technicians and pharmacists in an appropriate capacity based on experience. * Participates in department inspection initiatives throughout the organization to ensure medication is within date and stored within manufacturer regulated parameters. * Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature and professional organizations. * Additional duties upon certification: * Assists the pharmacist with controlled substance driven tasks (restocks, patient specific, misc pharmacy tasks) **Education** * High school diploma or equivalent required. **Work Experience** * One year of pharmacy experience preferred but not required. **Certification/License** * Will be required to register or apply for Pharmacy registration after interview prior to start date. Must become a Certified Pharmacy Technician within one year of employment. **Mental/Physical Requirements** * Considerable mental concentration required completing duties. Standing and walking up stairs 75% of shift is required. Light lifting (25lbs) required. Ability to perform fine manipulation of small vials, syringes, and needles is required. **Working Conditions** * Most of workday spent in Pharmacy, with frequent rounds to Patient Care Units. Considerable refrigerator/freezer, Automation, printer, telephone, and IV room noise. Exposure to differing pressure barriers when working in the IV Rooms as well as strong smelling chemicals used in cleaning IV Rooms. _At Phelps Health, we think we have a better team, benefits, and opportunities for growth than anyone else around, and we invite you to see for yourself! Apply now to join us on our mission in health care._