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HCA Healthcare Pharmacy Technician Certified FT Days in Dickson, Tennessee
Description
Introduction
Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Pharmacy Technician Certified FT Days opening with TriStar Horizon Medical Center today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.
Benefits
TriStar Horizon Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
We are seeking a(an) Pharmacy Technician Certified FT Days for our team to ensure that we continue to provide all patients with high quality, efficient care. Did you get into our industry for these reasons? We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. We want you to apply!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Certified Pharmacy Technician is responsible for assisting Pharmacists in all daily activities related to department workflow while knowing and acting in accordance with established policies and procedures. This position assists in the procurement, preparation, delivery, return, and restocking of medications, and maintains the ability to use all equipment and technology necessary to fulfill job responsibilities effectively and efficiently. This technician also facilitates exceptional customer service to both internal and external customers and is responsible for contributing to a positive work environment.
Participates in Performance Improvement activities to assure continuous Quality Improvement. Maintains cultural and diversity awareness when dealing with patients, visitors, co-workers and all other customers. Promotes a supportive, team-work oriented environment. Fulfills departmental responsibilities with the long-range plan, mission, vision and values of TriStar Horizon.
Position Qualifications
Knowledge of general pharmacy practices and procedures.
Previous hospital experience preferred.
Registration with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician required
Interpersonal skills to successfully interact with coworkers, vendors and other hospital staff in all situations
Basic computer skills required
Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of hire
Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) within 90 days of hire
Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB or NHA) within 90 days of hire
Must perform all competencies as listed on the competency validation checklist.
Essential Functions
Responsible for assisting in the procurement, preparation, delivery, return, and restocking of medications to include but not limited to:
· Filling and delivering oral medications, compounding parenteral medications, filling automated dispensing cabinets, filling code cart trays and pharmacy kits, restocking returned medications prior to the end of each shift, assisting with putting away pharmacy orders, and notifying the Buyer or Management team of stock-outs and borrowing medications as needed in a timely manner.
· Fulfills technician job responsibility list for assigned shift.
· Ensures appropriate hand off communication occurs and procedures are followed prior to leaving at the end of shift with proper documentation of all completed or in progress tasks.
· Maintains proper demeanor and communication with all hospital employees.
· Sustains ability to knowledgeably use and maintain automated equipment.
· Actively participates in staff meetings and process improvement initiatives.
· Ensures personal compliance with USP 797 / 800 regulations and documentation.
· Performs expiration date audits and nursing station inspections with on-time completion, documentation on a daily basis.
· Ensures prepacking and compounding logs are completed and filed appropriately.
· Assists the DOP and Clinical Manager with the orientation and training of new hires as assigned.
· Adheres to all facility and departmental policies / procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs as well as safety, environmental and infection control standards in the performance of work duties.
· Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education to remain current.
· Performs other duties as assigned by the DOP, Clinical Manager, or Supervising Pharmacist.
· Responsible for arranging coverage of whole or partial shifts needed off after the schedule is posted, ensuring approved by DOP or Clinical Manager.
· Helps maintain the department in a clean and orderly fashion.
· Is compliant with required healthstreams, vaccinations (influenza and TB skin), certifications (BLS), and code of conduct, as well as any other assigned competencies deemed necessary to perform the duties of the position.
· Performs daily IV tasks utilizing doseEdge
· Subject to irregular work hours and stress due to multiple phone calls and inquires from doctors or nurses.
· Able to remove, load / deliver, and expire controlled substances within automated dispensing devices with limited errors.
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Work Environment
· Has available personal protective gear necessary for performance of task without risk of exposure.
· Subject to irregular work hours and stress due to multiple phone calls and inquiries from doctors and nurses.
· Interdisciplinary contact with other health care disciplines/professionals.
· Handles emergency or crisis situations, adapting to changes in all conditions that occur.
What qualifications you will need:
Knowledge of general pharmacy practices and procedures.
Previous hospital experience preferred.
Registration with the Tennessee Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician required
Interpersonal skills to successfully interact with coworkers, vendors and other hospital staff in all situations
Basic computer skills required
Basic Life Support certification required within 90 days of hire
Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Pharmacy Technician Association (NPTA) within 90 days of hire
Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB or NHA) within 90 days of hire
Must perform all competencies as listed on the competency validation checklist.
- Basic Cardiac Life Support, or BCLS Instructor, or Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, or Licensed Pharmacy Technician must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
TriStar Horizon Medical Center is an accredited, 150+ bed regional medical center. We offer a full array of services. These include cardiology and diagnostic imaging. These include emergency, inpatient rehabilitation. Also including oncology, orthopedics, and women’s services. We are an Accredited Chest Pain Center and a Primary Stroke Center. TriStar Horizon is a leading provider of emergency heart and stroke care. Our satellite campus, TriStar Natchez, offers imaging and oncology services. They offer a 24/7, full-service ER that provides the same services as our main campus emergency room.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Across HCA Healthcare’s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive
If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacy Technician Certified FT Days opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.