Job Information
HCA Healthcare Pharmacy Tech II in Richmond, Virginia
Description
Introduction
Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Pharmacy Tech II? At Henrico Doctors' Hospital Forest, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.
Benefits
Henrico Doctors' Hospital Forest, 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.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Tech II like you to be a part of our team.
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Pharmacy Technician II contributes to high quality, patient-centered care performing technical tasks vital to the activities of the pharmacy department. Under the supervision of the attending Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician II duties include but are not limited to accurately compounds, fills, labels, and distributes ordered medication according to departmental procedure and federal/state/local regulations. The Pharmacy Technician II maintains the drug inventory and patient records and implements quality checks and performance improvement measures. Such duties include but need not be limited to maintaining patient records; set up, packaging, and labeling medication doses; filling and dispensing routine orders for stock supplies of patient-care areas; refilling and inventorying automated dispensing machines, maintaining inventories of medication supplies; and mixing medications with parenteral fluids. Technicians must function in strict accordance with standard, written procedures and guidelines with deviation approved by the supervising pharmacist. Organizational relationships include being directly responsible to the Lead Technician, Pharmacist, Clinical Manager, Assistant Director, and Director of Pharmacy.
Procures and distributes medications orders per physician request, pharmacist request, or prearranged work assignment.
Processes medication orders or prescriptions, accurately and safely compounds medications and/or IV admixtures in acceptable dosage forms, appropriately packages and dispenses pre-manufactured dosage forms.
Uses established policies, procedures, and protocols to fill and label medication orders and prepackage medications.
Uses appropriate techniques for storage, preparation, and dispensing of medicinal agents and follows the health system’s policies regarding cart fill, unit dose distribution, automated dispensing, medication preparation and labeling, controlled substances reconciliation, and ensuring that EMT drug kits and medications for code carts are stocked, checked, and ready to be dispensed.
Rounds in patient care and ancillary areas per established schedule. Delivers medications and supplies and picks up new orders and medications for return.
Dispenses controlled substances with proper documentation, alerts pharmacist of any counting discrepancies or suspected diversions.
Assures patient medications have been checked and released by a pharmacist prior to dispensing or delivery.
Facilitates optimum service by responding to phone, intercom, and in-person requests and inquiries. Responds to STAT requests promptly.
Prepares chemotherapy and other hazardous drugs, parenteral nutrition, sterile eye drops, irrigation solution, and other products per departmental procedures. Adheres to standard precautions for sterility and personal safety.
Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals and supplies in appropriate locations.
Maintains adequate stock of medications and supplies using scheduled and spot inspections. Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable drugs.
Replenishes floor stock medications in automated dispensing systems, emergency kits, crash carts, and surgical kits.
Completes work activities through effective management of time, tasks and available resources. Manages own conduct, performance and attitude including time, space and paper, ethics, attendance and punctuality, and customer focus.
Enters charges and credits for patient medications promptly and accurately.
Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation; files documentation in appropriate locations.
Keeps pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and well organized.
Assists in all areas of the pharmacy as needed, including specialty areas.
Works independently on projects and needs of the departments with minimal oversight.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”
What qualifications you will need:
IV room experience in a hospital setting or infusion setting
(Internal ASHP education/training modules)
Required
1+ years experience as a pharmacy tech
Preferred
3 months+ experience in product compounding
Preferred
Virginia Board of Pharmacy Technician Registration or Virginia Board of Pharmacy Intern Registration (while actively in pharmacy school). Required
ASHP Sterile Preparation Institutional Training Certification or Similar. Preferred
Henrico Doctors’ Hospital (https://henricodoctors.com/) has provided quality healthcare services to the Richmond community since 1974. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 340-bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities. The hospital offers a full range of healthcare services, with specialties in trauma, cardiovascular and neurological care, women’s health, oncology, and groundbreaking diagnostic imaging. We are a national trendsetter in kidney transplants through the Virginia Transplant Center . As part of the Virginia Institute of Robotic Surgery , we drive the state in minimally invasive procedures with da Vinci robotic-assisted surgeries.
We are proud to be the recipient of several national awards. The awards include Top 100 Hospital by Truven Health Analytics®, 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, Top 10% in the Nation for Cardiology Services and Treatment of Stroke, and Healthgrades Stroke Care Excellence Award. We have many other Five-Star clinical achievements recognizing our heart, stroke, and critical care programs.
At Henrico Doctors’ Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Pharmacy Tech II opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!
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.
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