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Pharmacy Tech in Training
- Trinity Health (Des Moines, IA)
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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.
Primary Job Responsibilities and Duties:
1. Complete ASHP didactic learning modules as assigned.
2. Achieve a passing score on all quizzes and test related to ASHP didactic learning.
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3. Follows all policies and procedures to allow for effective and efficient patient care.
4. 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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
1. Education: Currently in High School, High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
2. Upon hire, must be enrolled and maintain enrollment in Trinity Health’s ASHP Pharmacy Technician training program.
3. Licensure: State dependent licensure requirements – application for temporary license upon hire, if required by state board of pharmacy. Full license upon completion if required.
4. Pharmacy Tech Trainee will be required to complete the 400 hours of training program and obtain PTCB certification within 180 days of hire.
5. 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.
6. Capable of self-motivated and independent study.
7. 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.
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
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local 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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