TECH - PHARMACY

PHARMACY TECH FULL TIME

Are you in search of a new opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.

We are seeking a highly skilled pharmacy tech to join our team at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center! This role offers the opportunity to work with diverse patient populations, providing exceptional care.

St. Mary's is a 229-bed, acute care hospital located in Enid, OK. St. Mary's Regional Medical Center has served the healthcare needs of northwest Oklahoma for more than 100 years. We host more than 125 highly skilled physicians offering specialties in Cardiology, Neurology, Orthopedics, Emergency Medicine, Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Women's Imaging, Wound Care, and more.

Website: https://www.stmarysregional.com

POSITION SUMMARY:

Pharmacy Technicians, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department. Pharmacy Technicians assist the pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory and maintenance of records. Pharmacy Technicians function in accordance with standard written procedures, guidelines and state and federal regulations. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Procures and distributes drug orders per physician request, pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment according to established policies, procedures and protocols and within specified time frame. Has all work checked by a registered pharmacist prior to leaving the pharmacy.
• Maintains awareness of developments in pharmacy and healthcare that relate to job responsibilities and integrates them into their practice.
• Maintains a working knowledge of all aspects in pharmacy services, including but not limited to: Drug names and classification, medication order and prescription interpretation, prescription computer order entry, pharmaceutical calculations, medication error prevention methods.
• Maintains a working knowledge of the general chemical and physical properties of drugs handled in the pharmacy department. This includes but is not limited to identifying medications that are light sensitive, requires refrigeration, are caustic, or poisonous. Is able to use reference books to locate stability information or material safety data sheets.
• Carries out the calculations required for the usual dosage determinations and solutions preparation using weight and volume equivalents in both metric and apothecary systems and has a registered pharmacist check prior to use for preparation of product.
• Operates automatic technology, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, (Pyxis, computers, unit dose machines, etc.) in accordance to policy, procedures, and manufacturer's instructions.
• Issues controlled substances, under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.
• Performs the essential functions relating to drug purchasing and inventory control.
• Participates in the quality improvement and medication use review activities of the department. Collects data, conducts inspections and maintains logs and other documentation as assigned.
• Participates in the development and presentation of orientation, education and training programs for new employees.
• Other duties as required and assigned.

BENEFITS:

• Tuition Assistance
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Plans & 401k with company match
• Discounts with local St. Mary's providers
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!

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About Universal Health Services

One of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance, growing since its inception into a Fortune 500 corporation. Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has 99,000 employees. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates 28 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, 60 outpatient and other facilities in 39 U.S. States, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom.

REQUIREMENTS:

• • High school graduate or GED required.
  • 1-2 year(s) college or technical school preferred.
  • Professional Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.
  • Professional certification (PTCB) required within 12 months of hire and maintained thereafter,
  • 0-1 years of experience required; 3-5 years hospital experience preferred.
  • Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified times.
  • Strong organizational skills are mandatory. Ability to cooperatively work with hospital and pharmacy staff. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in the workload and work schedule. Ability to set priorities and solve problems. Fosters a team environment by providing orientation and training new team members.
  • Knowledgeable of and complies with laws, rules and regulations that govern the practice of pharmacy.
  • Pyxis experience with knowledge of Pyxis reports (i.e., optimization, load/unload, nursing narcotics access, etc.).
  • Good written and verbal communication skills required.

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