Job Summary:

Possess patient interaction skills through direct or indirect patient dialogue. Work different shifts including day, evening and/or night. Uphold and promote patient safety and quality. Demonstrate and encourage team behavior and exceptional patient/guest experiences. Demonstrate ability to retrieve and use information from Automated Dispensing machines - Pyxis ES, trouble shoot and improve. Possess IV compounding of sterile products and other patient specific medications. Provide inventory support, process invoices and order medications and supplies. Perform all tasks relating to medication reconciliation process. Perform unit inspection for all areas that stock medications. Trouble shoot "will not scan" medications and maintain functionality and accuracy for unit dose dispensing system. Perform accurate record keeping of controlled substances. Competent in use of Word, Excel and other Microsoft computer skills.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Completion of a formal technician training program with satisfactory grades in all modules preferred. Must be registered with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.

Experience:

Six months of continuous experience in a pharmacy position with IV admixture experience.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

Must have the ability to read, write, prepare and interpret written instructions and make mathematical calculations. Must have effective communication skills and be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff members. Computer skills and the use of pharmacy software are preferred. Must pass the exam by the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.