Location: Owensboro,KY, USA
Job Summary
Provides distributive pharmacy services, assistance, and support for the registered pharmacist.
Job Responsibilities
* Processes prescriptions and requests for refills from patients.
* Orders and maintains inventory.
* May communicate with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients in person or via telephone as needed.
* Inputs privileged health information into computer system.
* May refill and maintain automated dispensing system.
* May perform IV fluid activities and IV admixture functions including IV chemotherapy.
* May perform service technician functions including operating rooms by distributing and maintaining room trays and anesthesia boxes.
* May perform narcotic technician functions.
* May perform medication reconciliation
* May perform meds-to-beds
Qualifications
* High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred
* No experience required
* Pharmacy Tech - Registered as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of Kentucky required upon hire AND
* CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National HealthCareer Association (NHA) required within 6 months of employment in this position AND
* CPhT-Adv - Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Board of Pharmacy Technician Specialties (BPTS) preferred
Skills and Attributes
* Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
* Works under minimal supervision.
* Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Physical Demands
* Standing: Frequently
* Walking: Frequently
* Sitting: Occasionally
* Lifting 0-25 lbs: Rarely
* Lifting 25-75 lbs: Rarely
* Lifting over 75 lbs: Rarely
* Carrying 0-25 lbs: Rarely
* Carrying 25-75 lbs: Rarely
* Carrying over 75 lbs: Rarely
* Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs: Frequently
* Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs: Occasionally
* Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs: Occasionally
* Climbing: Occasionally
* Bending/Stooping: Frequently
* Kneeling: Occasionally
* Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
* Reaching: Frequently
* Talking: Frequently
* Hearing: Frequently
* Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
* Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
* Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
* Running: Rarely
* Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
* Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
* Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
* Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently
Owensboro Health Core Commitments
INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.