Pharmacy Technician

Join Our Team at Towner County Medical Center! Are you a passionate and dedicated Pharmacy Technician looking for an opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients in a close-knit community? Towner County Medical Center in Cando, ND is seeking a skilled individual to join our team and help us provide exceptional pharmaceutical care to our patients.

Job Summary:

The pharmacy tech works under the direction of a Pharmacist and/or Registered Nurse to order, stock and track charges for medications and supplies for the pharmacy.

Requirements:

Pharmacy technician certification: Must be certified by a recognized pharmacy technician certification board.

Computer proficiency:

Ability to use pharmacy software systems to manage medication orders and patient information. CPR certification (required within 3 months of employment)

Essential Functions:

High-risk medications: Handle high-risk medications like narcotics, chemotherapy drugs, and blood thinners, requiring additional training and vigilance.

Patient interaction:

May interact with patients to answer basic medication questions, but primary responsibility is to pharmacy.

Duties:

Medication preparation: Accurately measuring and counting medications based on provider orders, including tablets, capsules, liquids, and topical medications.

Labeling medications:

Properly labeling medication containers.

Compounding medications:

Preparing compounded medications, including sterile IV solutions and other mixtures.

Inventory management:

Maintaining accurate inventory of medications and supplies, including ordering and stocking shelves.

Patient information collection:

Verifying patient information and ensuring correct medication orders are received.

Prescription processing:

Checking for drug interactions and insurance coverage for outpatient medication orders.

Medication delivery:

Delivering medications to patient care areas, including the nursing medication carts, operating room, and emergency department.

Maintaining cleanliness:

Keeping the pharmacy workspace clean and organized, following proper sanitation procedures.

Compliance with regulations:

Adhering to all pharmacy laws and regulations regarding medication handling and storage.

Quality Improvement:

Assist and participate in quality improvement activities. At Towner County Medical Center, we pride ourselves on providing high-quality healthcare services to our community. Our team of dedicated professionals works together to ensure that every patient receives the personalized care they deserve. Join us in our mission to improve the health and well-being of the residents of Towner County and surrounding areas. For more information about Towner County Medical Center, please visit tcmedcenter.org. #hc233095