Pharmacy Tech in Training
Company: Trinity Health
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Employment Type:
Full time
Shift:
Description:
While studying towards certification, within limits of current
training, and under the direct supervision of a Registered
Pharmacist and general supervision of a Licensed Technician, the
Pharmacy Technician Trainee will:
Learn how to prepare medication orders, including both sterile and
non-sterile compounds. processing physician medication orders to
ensure medications are promptly, accurately, and safely
delivered.
Ensure all work meets regulatory compliance standards as related to
the Pharmacy, Pharmacy Automation, Billing, and Inventory, USP 795
/ 797.
Provides courteous, cooperative, and timely service to patients,
visitors, and colleagues.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education: Currently in High School, High School Diploma or GED
equivalent.
Upon hire, must be enrolled and maintain enrollment in Trinity
Health's ASHP Pharmacy Technician training program.
Skills: Basic aptitude for 8th grade math along with good written
and verbal communication will be assessed at the initial
interview.
Licensure: State dependent licensure requirements - application for
temporary license upon hire, if required by state board of
pharmacy. Full license upon completion if required.
Pharmacy Tech Trainee will be required to complete the 400 hours of
training program and obtain PTCB certification within 180 days of
hire.
Technology: Familiarity with standard desktop and Windows based
computer system, including email, e-learning, intranet and computer
navigation. Ability to use other software required to perform
essential functions.
Capable of self-motivated and independent study.
Communication: Ability to deal with people at all levels and skills
in various situations in a courteous and tactful manner following
the Trinity Health Core Values.
Primary Job Responsibilities and Duties:
Complete ASHP didactic learning modules as assigned.
Achieve a passing score on all quizzes and test related to ASHP
didactic learning.
Complete all experiential learning activities as assigned.
Provides customer service to medical professionals.
Follows all policies and procedures to allow for effective and
efficient patient care.
Actively participate in department daily huddles.
Under the direct supervision of a Registered Pharmacist or Licensed
Pharmacy Technician:
a) Prepares, packages, and distributes medication orders per
physician/pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment
according to established policies, procedures, and protocols.
b) Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies according
to established policies and procedures.
c) Contributes to effective and quality operation of the
department.
d) Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation; files
documentation; answers telephone and pneumatic tube; and handles
cash transactions.
e) Performs other related duties as assigned.
Organizational Expectations:
Flexibility - Demonstrates exceptional ability and willingness to
take on new and additional responsibilities. Embraces new ideas and
cultural differences while managing competing priorities. 2.
Accountability - Willingly accepts personal responsibility for
decisions, actions, attitudes, and behaviors which contribute to
the overall effectiveness of the organization. Communicates
effectively, follows through on assignments, uses resources
efficiently, participates in learning opportunities and treats
others with respect and dignity. 3. Excellence - Serves as a role
model and performs job responsibilities to the highest standards in
every situation. Delivers "Something More" that ensures a more
complete and personally satisfying experience for every
customer.
Focus - Understands and demonstrates behaviors consistent with the
mission and values of the organization while contributing to the
overall success of the strategic plan. All actions are rooted in
providing excellent customer service.
Systems and Information:
To ensure appropriate utilization of Protected Health Information
(PHI) associated with the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Trinity Health Confidentiality of
Information Standards, as well as other regulatory entities,
individuals employed in this position will be granted systems and
information access as appropriate for this position.
Physical Activities:
Minimum requirements include repetitive use of hands and fingers.
May require lifting and carrying loads (up to 40 lbs.), including
boxes, equipment, unit dose-cassettes, and IV solutions. Stooping
and kneeling may be required. Sitting, walking, or standing for
long periods of time (4-8 hours) is often necessary. Ability to
physically operate the equipment for the job.
Reporting Relationships:
Reports indirectly to the Technician Training Program Leader with
direct reporting to Pharmacy Manager with Technician oversight
responsibilities.
No responsibility for leading or supervising the work of other
colleagues.
The above is intended to describe the principal responsibilities
and outcomes, and the associated requirements, as well as the work
environment. It is not intended as an exhaustive list of all
aspects of the job.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic
healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our
Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and
inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived
experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become
our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the
most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity
Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other
status protected by law.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000
physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve
diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the
cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and
health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that
knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize
that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our
world and that these differences often lead to innovative
solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through
training and education, recruitment, retention, and development),
commitment and accountability, communication, community
partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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