Job Information
Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECH in Danville, Kentucky
Job Summary
Under the general supervision of the Systems Director of Pharmacy and a registered Pharmacist, performs a variety of duties essential to the purchasing, preparation, distribution and charging of medications. Must be able to perform functions required in the unit dose area and IV Room. Must be able to perform functions related to maintaining Omnicell Supply Cabinets and pharmacy related to technology. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).
Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort
Schedule includes daily shifts Monday through Friday during clinic operating hours. Must be attentive to detail. Stress from deadlines strict regulations, and multi-tasking. Prolonged stationary position or moving around the units. Regular moving of supplies/equipment up to 25 pounds. Involves use of syringe/needle manipulations for preparation of hazardous and intravenous therapies. Involves the handling, preparation, and disposal of hazardous medications that could pose reproductive risks to those of child bearing age. The tasks of this job do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, but employment may require performing supplemental tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. Must be able to move or position 25 lbs. independently. Involves the handling, preparation, and disposal of hazardous medications that could pose reproductive risks to those of child bearing age.
Minimum Qualifications or Equivalents
Education: High School graduate or equivalent are required. Must maintain required 20 bi-annual hours of CEUs for continued PTCB certification. Must possess chemotherapy preparation certification upon hire or within first 30 days of hire. Completion of Pharmacy Tech training or Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in applicable Health Science Program is preferred.
Experience: One (1) year hospital pharmacy technician experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired. Sterile compounding experience is required with some experience in the handling of hazardous compounds being preferred. Basic algebra skills required to perform pharmaceutical calculations.
EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Typing skills and computer experience required.
Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations
KY Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration required. Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) required.
- Key benefits include:
Health, dental and vision insurance are available upon hire date
Paid Time Off - accruals at 7.08 hours per pay period
Matching Retirement Savings Plan with up to an 8% match
Tuition reimbursement for hard to fill positions
Student loan repayment for certain positions
Cafeteria discount averaging 25%