Description

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Pharmacy Technician III you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join LewisGale Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

LewisGale 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.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Pharmacy Technician III where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

1. Prepares and dispenses medications (under the supervision of a pharmacist), including sterile, and parenteral nutrition preparations safely and accurately using appropriate techniques.*

2. Distributes controlled substances to patient care areas and maintains records as required by law.*

3. Participates in the quality improvement and medication-use review activities of the department. Collects data; conducts quality monitors and inspections; and maintains logs, records, and other documentation as assigned.*

4. Contributes to the quality and effective operation of the department.*

5. Completes monthly inspection of nursing units and pharmacy areas*.

6. Answers the telephone, identifying self and department. Directs calls to appropriate personnel. Answers requests at the window.

7. Receiving, Dispensing, Reconciling Narcotics*

8. preparing chemotherapy agents*

9. Profiling TPN orders in the TPN computer for RPh verification*

10. Obtain patient data from PCI for assigned clinical pharmacy monitoring sheets*

11. Keeps pharmacy areas and equipment clean, neat, and well-organized.

12. Maintains current licensure/registration.

13. Attends orientation, education, and training programs.

14. Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements.*

15. Attends meetings and participates in committees as required

16. Answers the telephone, identifying self and department. Directs calls to appropriate personnel. Answers requests at the window.

17. Adheres to health system and departmental policies and procedures. Complies with all requirements related to risk management, safety, medication-use safety, security, fire safety, and infection control. Complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.

18. Maintains strict confidentiality of patient, visitor, and employee information. Complies with HIPAA Privacy Rule standards.

19. Performs work within specified time frames. Adapts positively to frequent interruptions and changes in workload and/or work schedule.

20. Provides courteous, cooperative service to patients, visitors, and staff. Demonstrates good oral and written communication.

21. Works cooperatively with all staff. Voices concerns and suggestions to appropriate persons in a positive manner.

22. Establishes and maintains long-term customer relationships, building trust and respect by consistently meeting and exceeding expectations

23. Demonstrates proficiency in required operating systems: (ie Meditech, MedCom, Automated Dispensing Machines, Clinical Pharmacology, Microsoft Office, etc.)

24. Works independently with minimal supervision. Organizes and prioritizes work assignments. Ensures pharmacy services are provided in a timely manner.

25. Understands and meets customers’ needs and expectations. The patient and family members always come first.

26. Articulates knowledge and understanding of department and facility policies, procedures and systems

27. Answer telephones, responds to emails, research information, utilize drug resources 28. Is punctual and dependable; reports to work as scheduled. Fulfills on-call obligations per prearranged schedule. Absenteeism and tardiness are within policy guidelines.

28. Maintains a neat, professional, well-groomed appearance. Wears identification badge at all times.

29. Fosters a team environment by providing orientation and training to new team members.

30. Performance demonstrates efforts to improve patient satisfaction, lower costs, improve quality, and promote safety.

31. Demonstrates the ability to address problems in a group setting using tools and techniques for identification and resolution of problems.

32. Demonstrates the values and behaviors of the organization.

33. Participates in maintaining department inventory levels

34. Orders medication based on PAR levels

35. Orders medication based on clinical need in conjunction with formulary initiatives

36. Works with DOP or designee as needed in inventory management initiatives

37. Participates in maintaining department formulary initiatives

38. Communicates with appropriate medical, nursing and allied health professional staff members with regard to non-formulary decisions

39. Works with DOP or designee as needed in formulary clinical review process

40. Perform other duties as deemed necessary by the Director of Pharmacy/Clinical Manager in accordance with established facility hospital policies and accrediting agencies.

What qualifications you will need:

EXPERIENCE

Required - Prior pharmacy technician experience

Preferred – Training in hospital pharmacy and IV admixture 2 3

EDUCATION

Required - High School Diploma or equivalent; successful completion and renewal of the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam; registration with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy Preferred - advanced training in sciences and/or math and/or Pharmacy Technician training course

Hours: Full time, evening shift (rotating weekends)

LewisGale Medical Center (https://lewisgale.com/locations/lewisgale-medical-center/) has provided quality healthcare services since 1909. We give patient's access to trained physicians and advanced technology. Our 500+ bed hospital is one of the leading acute care facilities in the Salem area. We specialize in heart and vascular care—including the latest advanced technology available through our designated Heart Center—as well as orthopedics and spine care, services for mental and behavioral health and cancer care.

At LewisGale Medical Center, 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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pharmacy Technician III opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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.