Pharmacy Technician (Full time: Days & Evenings) - Pharmacy

Company: Washington Regional
Location: Fayetteville
Posted on: November 16, 2021

Job Description:

Job Posting: Pharmacy Technician (Full time: Days & Evenings) Employment Type: Full Time Location: Washington Regional Medical Center - Fayetteville, AR Department: Pharmacy Shift: Shift Varies FTE: Job Number: JO-2110-44324 Date Posted: 10/25/2021 Categories: General Support Washington Regional
Washington Regional Medical Center is our regions only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. Our system includes a 425-bed acute care hospital located in the heart of Fayetteville supported by our clinic system - including primary, specialty and urgent care operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging staff to give back to the community in which we live and work and give back to each other.Washington Regional Mission, Vision and Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we fulfill our purpose.
Mission: Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high quality care, prevention and wellness education.
Vision: To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas --- the best place to receive care and the best place to give care.
Values: To treat others patients and their families, visitors, physicians, and each other as we would want to be treated.Position Summary
Certified pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Certified pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist. Repetitive use of hands and fingers (e.g., preparing IV admixtures, use of a computer keyboard). May require lifting and carrying light loads (up to 40 lbs.), including boxes, equipment, and IV solutions and stooping or kneeling (e.g., to pick up items from the floor, to remove and replace items on the lower shelves, and to file documents in lower file drawers). Walking or standing for long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary. Must be able to physically operate the equipment used for the job.Licenses/Certifications Required
Registration with the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy. National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) is required.Specific Educational and Skill Competencies Required
High school diploma or equivalent. College courses desirable but not required. 2-3 years pharmacy technician experienced preferred, but not required. Ability to work weekdays, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as necessary. Ability to perform work accurately with attention to detail within specified time periods. Ability to work cooperatively with health-system and pharmacy staff. Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule. Ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills in setting priorities and solving problems. Ability to type 35 words per minute. Ability to respond quickly to emergency requests. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to assist in meeting the pharmaceutical care needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

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