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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

This position is a career ladder position for technical staff within the Department of Pharmacy. It is intended to recognize the associate’s development, experience and service to the department, hospital and co-workers. The primary differences between a pharmacy technician II and a pharmacy technician III are; 1) completion of department cost savings or process improvement project, 2) assume the role of a lead for one of the pharmacy competency areas to other staff and 3) the length of service to the department/organization. Adheres to MercyOne performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission, vision and values of MercyOne. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Responsible for unit dose medication distribution and control. - Fills unit dose carts for daily exchanges. - Exchange unit dose carts. - Refills requests for floor stock replacements as necessary. - Delivers medications to patient areas and restocks unit dose bins after cart filling. - Processes and delivers Emergency medications. - Monitors drug stock levels and communicates with pharmacy purchasing personnel to ensure supplies are ordered in a timely manner 2. Central operations - Basic billing procedures (credit/debit) - Monitors drug storage areas for product expiration dating. - Basic Inventory Management - HEMM product ordering - Workflow prioritization 3. Demonstrates competence with automated dispensing units - Restock dispensing unit from generated refill list - Can provide basic trouble shooting help and resolution of problems with dispensing units - Properly informs appropriate pharmacy personnel responsible for dispensing units if any issues or concerns arise. 4. Assists pharmacists in preparing and dispensing compounded sterile products - Prepares IV admixtures correctly from labels or by verbal pharmacist orders - Prepares IV admixtures according to USP 797 guidelines and aseptic technique. - Completes chemotherapy training and all associated competencies. - Prepares chemotherapy products as required. 5. Contributes to the safe and efficient operation of the Pharmacy Department. - Takes initiative in doing miscellaneous functions within the department. - Maintains responsible length of time for breaks as defined in the Associate Handbook. - Demonstrates an attitude regarding telephone usage as outlined in the Associate Handbook. - Volunteers for projects and willingly assists co-workers to complete daily responsibilities. - Works as a team player and assists where needed. 6. Completes one department quality assurance/improvement project every six months - Project must provide one of the following: a cost savings initiative, increased patient safety or introducing a best practice to the department. - Ability to work with pharmacists, pharmacy residents and pharmacy students to complete the process improvement as required. - Ability to manage time and complete tasks on time is required. 7. Ability to serve as a mentor and or "lead" on one of the advanced competency areas identified by the Pharmacy Department. - This may include but is not limited to; Checking Tech in a Tech-Check-Tech program, medication reconciliation program, IT / Automation program - USP 797 Standard for I.V. room, 340 B purchasing/reimbursement and technology lead. 8. Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures. • Attends required safety programs. • Appropriately and consistently uses the personal protective equipment required of the job. • Knows and can demonstrate departmental emergency procedures for fire, disaster and other emergency situations. • Actively participates in regularly scheduled drills (Code Red, Green, etc.) and regulatory safety standards. • Completes and appropriately routes incident reports in a timely manner. • Uses equipment safely and appropriately. • Reports and removes unsafe equipment/furniture. • Asks for assistance when needed to assure safety for all involved. • Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits. 9. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior. Mission Statement: We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. Core Values: • Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person. • Commitment to Those who are Poor: We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable. • Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all. • Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth. • Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care. • Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. High School plus specialized training: CPhT Training. Associate Degree preferred. 2. CPhT required. 3. Registered with Iowa Board of Pharmacy. 4. 1 year as a pharmacy technician II at a MercyOne Hospital 5. Excellent math and computer skills are required. 6. Must demonstrate an ability to learn complicated processes and tasks and to apply learning to new situations. 7. Must possess the ability to perform work accurately and with attention to detail within specified time periods. 8. Must also have the ability to set priorities and to re-set priorities as needed by situations in the department. 9. Problem solving skills are required for this position. 10. Good written and verbal communications skills are essential for this position as the individual will be a mentor for other members of the technician staff. 11. Must assume the role as a mentor for one of the advanced competency areas listed in the pharmacy technician career ladder. 12. Ability to handle stress related to emergency situations. 13. Must possess the ability to perform work accurately and with attention to detail. PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS 1. Performs tasks that involve no exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissue. 2. Physical and Mental Requirements: Must be able to operate all equipment that is essential to performing the job; Must have good coordination and manual dexterity and functional use of senses; Evidence of the necessary physical, mental and emotional health to effectively perform the job; Ability to wear protective clothing when exposed to hazardous/infectious materials 3. Work Environment: Fast paced clinical environment; Must be able to prioritize work for completion with interruptions; Must be able to handle problems requiring a rapid response.

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