Pharmacy Technician Certified Job at Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare, Germantown, TN

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  • Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
  • Germantown, TN

Job Description

Job Description

If you are looking to make an impact on a meaningful scale, come join us as we embrace the Power of One!

 

We strive to be an employer of choice and establish a reputation for being a talent rich organization where Associates can grow their career caring for others. For over a century, we’ve served the health care needs of the people of Memphis and the Mid-South.

 

Under supervision and direction, performs a variety of technical duties related to preparing and dispensing drugs in accordance with standard procedures and techniques. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.



 

Working at MLH means carrying the mission forward of caring for our community and impacting the lives of patients in every way through compassion, a deliberate focus on service expectations and a consistent thriving for excellence.

A Brief Overview
Under supervision and direction, performs a variety of technical duties related to preparing and dispensing drugs in accordance with standard procedures and techniques. Models appropriate behavior as exemplified in MLH Mission, Vision and Values.

What you will do
  • Fills medication orders under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.
  • Assists with inventory and stocking of medications in the pharmacy and patient care areas according to established pharmaceutical protocol and procedures.
  • Provides routine information and responds to requests within scope of responsibility.
  • Maintains records and files in accordance with pharmacy practice standards.
  • Follows established procedures for medication safety, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.
  • Performs other job functions as assigned or requested.


Education/Formal Training Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent


Work Experience Requirements

  • No prior work experience


Licenses and Certifications Requirements

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician- National Health Career Association
  • Pharmacy Technician - Mississippi - Mississippi Board of Pharmacy
  • Pharmacy Technician - Tennessee - Tennessee Board of Pharmacy
  • See Additional Job Description


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Mathematical skills to perform routine pharmaceutical calculations which include adding, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; computes rate, ratios, and percents.
  • Practice within the established role for pharmacy technicians in organized health care settings.
  • Effectively use medical terminology, drug nomenclature, symbols, and abbreviations associated with pharmacy practice
  • Ability to speak and communicate effectively with patients, associates, and other health professionals.
  • Must be proficient in the use of pharmacy based computer systems as well as Microsoft Office program or programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as indicated in the specific function within the department.
  • Explain and complete technical functions of the operation of the drug distribution system for organized healthcare settings.
  • Explain and apply basic pharmacology and pharmacologic principles.
  • Understand aseptic technique and prepare sterile products.


Supervision Provided by this Position

  • There are no supervisory or lead responsibilities assigned to this job.


Physical Demands

  • The physical activities of this position may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion.
  • Must have good balance and coordination.
  • The physical requirements of this position are: medium work - exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently.
  • The Associate is required to have close visual acuity including color, depth perception, and field of vision to perform an activity, such as assessing patients, preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; or extensive reading.
  • Frequent invasive and non-invasive patient contact.
  • Exposure to patient body fluids as well as exposure to hazardous or poisonous materials.
  • Ability to react quickly to emergency situations.


Our Associates are passionate about what they do, the service they provide and the patients they serve. We value family, team and a Power of One culture that requires commitment to the highest standards of care and unity.


Boasting one of the South's largest medical centers, Memphis blends a friendly community, a thriving and growing downtown, and a low cost of living. We see each day as a new opportunity to make a difference in the lives of the people in our community.

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