Job Description
Description
Job Summary
This position, under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist, assists in the procurement, storage, preparation, distribution, and delivery of medications and other pharmaceutical products to Frye Regional Medical Center patients in a timely and accurate fashion and in accordance with established regulations and procedures.
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Frye Regional Medical Center, located in the beautiful foothills of North Carolina is a 355-bed acute care hospital, 81-bed Behavioral Health facility and more than 70 primary and specialty care providers.
Essential Functions
Assists pharmacist(s) in filling medication orders
Preparing medications and supplies for dispensing, including:
Repackaging bulk medications
Compounding ointments and creams, oral solutions, and other medications
Delivers medications to patient care areas and retrieves pharmacy related items
Accurately restocks automated dispensing cabinets according to inventory levels
Charges and credits patient profiles for medications used or returned to the pharmacy
Assists with inventory management by stocking fluids and medications on shelves
Inspects assigned out of date sections and/or nursing units or operating rooms on a monthly basis
Answering phone calls and handling questions that do not require pharmacist expertise or judgment and routing calls to the appropriate party as necessary
Maintains compliance and understanding of Compounding Sterile Products Policy and USP
Prepares IVs, PCAs, Epidurals in accordance with CSP Policy and USP
Assists with training and orientation of new teammates to department workflow and procedures
Why join our team?
Frye Regional Medical Center employs more than 1500 professional and clinical staff. Our medical center is a 355-bed acute care facility which offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care. Frye Regional Medical Center is dedicated to providing patients with a full range of services to meet the healthcare needs of our community. We believe our employees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal and we have made great strides to ensure employee satisfaction. If you are passionate about changing lives, we are looking for you!
Benefits - Wide range of benefits options! Here at Frye, you choose your own Medical, Dental, and Vision plans from a variety of competitive options that give you the coverage that best fits your needs.
HSA
401(K) retirement plan contributions
Generous Paid Time Off
Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
Prescription Assistance with OptumRx
Income protection programs for the entire family such as life insurance, Short/Long-term Disability, and Identity Theft.
Employee Assistance program at no cost to you to provide emotional, legal, financial, and daily life support for your entire household. Services are available 24 hrs. a day, 7 days a week.
Free travel and entertainment discount program to ensure you enjoy your time away from work.
Qualifications
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent required
Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Required Licenses/Certifications Current certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Registration with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy (NCBOP) within 30 days of hire
Minimum Work Experience
3+ years hospital pharmacy technician experience LifePoint Health
Job Tags
Temporary work, Work experience placement, Relief,