Description
SUMMARY
As a Pharmacy Tech, your excellent organization skills and attention to detail make you a crucial resource within the unit and ensures quality patient care.
STATUS: Per Diem
LOCATION: Newark Wayne Community Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Inpatient Pharmacy
SCHEDULE: Day/Evening
ATTRIBUTES
* High School diploma or equivalent preferred
* National Pharmacy Certification required within 1 year of hire.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills for routine interaction with hospital staff, patients and visitors.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Medication Preparation & Delivery. Process and prepare medication orders by repackaging bulk medication into individual size packages; round to floors in an accurate and timely manner to deliver medication; add measured drugs or nutrients to intravenous solutions under sterile conditions
* Documentation & Reporting. Ensure concise, pertinent and complete patient care documentation using EMR system (Electronic Medical Record); use pharmacy information system to run reports and access medication data; receive and store incoming supplies and verify quantities
* Maintenance & Sterilization. Clean and maintain the repackaging machine after use; non-sterile compounding and prepare oral liquids, creams and ointments in a clean environment; measure and combine medication accurately with proper documentation; ensure proper disposal of medication
