Pharmacy Technician - AdventHealth Central Texas

Location Address: 2201 S Clear Creek Rd., Killeen, TX  76549

Our team members are nationally recognized for delivering the highest level of care. We offer the latest advances in medicine and provide uncommon compassion as part of our faith-based approach to wellness. Our employees make a difference on a higher level by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. At AdventHealth Central Texas & AdventHealth Rollins Brook, you will receive a competitive salary while experiencing the freedom to deliver the best care for patientsâ™ bodies, minds, and spirits in a way you feel passionate about. There is no better place to make a true impact in the lives of others.

Top Reasons to Work At AdventHealth Central Texas, Killeen, TX

§  Located in the heart of Texas, AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook provide care for the citizens of Bell, Coryell and Lampasas counties.

§  Both AdventHealth Central Texas and AdventHealth Rollins Brook are committed to reinvesting in the community by offering the services, technologies and facilities to set the standard with the continually changing healthcare industry.

§  As a member of our team of more than 1,000 employees you will enjoy competitive salaries, exceptional benefits and opportunities for growth while working in an environment that is centered around our mission of Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ.

Work Hours/Shift:

Full Time

Monday - Friday

8am-5pm

Must be willing to work evenings or weekends in special cases

You Will Be Responsible For:

Pharmacy Operations

Actively performs all pharmacy technician functions and maintains active proficiency in:

·         Standard work parameters

·         Operational programs

·         Delivery and compounding systems

·         Hospital computer systems

·         Medication ordering systems

Maintains operational expertise in and actively provides coverage of the technician services provided by

·         Central Pharmacy

Oversees appropriate utilization of medication automation, technology, and computer systems

·         Accurately interprets electronic records

·         Maintains expertise in Cerner processes

Accurately oversees the management of medication inventories and the preparation and delivery of patientâspecific medication doses

·         Manages medication delivering activities

·         Prepares accurate medication products for delivery

·         Prevents improper drug, dose, dosage form selection, expiration dating, and barcode scanning issues when checking products

Pharmacy Practice

Facilitates medication safety practices

·         Identifies, mitigates, and reports potential medication errors such as lookâalike sound-alike medications

Maintains continuous learning and pharmacy practice development

·         Maintains personal continuing education plan including documentation of an annual selfâevaluation and plan for self-development

·         Completes CE modules as part of Pharmacy Technician licensure renewal

Provides patientâcentered care services

·         Provides accurate, safe and timely medication therapy

Clinical Pharmacy Services

Supports practice in decentralized areas

·         Collaborates with other pharmacy staff

Teamwork and Inter-Professional Collaboration

Presents to assigned areas on time, ready to work and does not exhibit unscheduled absenteeism

·         Adheres to lunch and break schedule

Assures continuity of care between shifts, among pharmacy staff assignments, and across pharmacy practice areas

·         Assures appropriate handoff between shifts and participates in Energizers/Meetings

·         Accepts any necessary work from preceding and does not leave excessive work for following shift

Works effectively with all members of the healthcare team to ensure the best outcome for the patient

·         Demonstrates sensitivity to the perspective of the patient, caregiver, or health care colleague in all communications

·         Actively supports teammates (pharmacists, technicians, managers)

·         Uses effective negotiation skills to resolve conflicts

Teaching, Training, Precepting, and Mentorship

Mentors new staff and assists with training

Supports experiential training of pharmacy trainees in areas of expertise

·         Actively engages in pharmacy technician student learning experiences

Quality Improvement, Regulatory Compliance, and Accreditation

Supports and participates in medicationâuse process improvements led by colleagues and peers

Supports regulatory compliance initiatives and supports institutional accreditation processes

Professional Activities and Practice Advancements

Maintains a commitment to pharmacy practice via participation in pharmacy technician professional activities and practice advancement accomplishments. Supports improvements in and contributions to pharmacy practice

Leadership and Organizational Involvement

Participates in departmental meetings (75% attendance as scheduled)

Participates in departmental educational activities (100% completion)

Supports practice advancement initiatives, clinical research projects, and stewardship initiatives led by colleagues and peers

Maintains professional image

·         Actively participates in a Departmental Practice Council(s) as requested

Schedule and Human Resources Management

Must meet work performance standards

·         Failure to meet performance standards may prevent tier advancement and can lead to positive discipline and a demotion

What You Will Need:

·         Highschool degree required

·         Registered Pharmacy Technician in Texas required

Job Summary:

Supports pharmacists and provides distributive pharmacy services. To provide safe and accurate medication services and to support all those involved in direct patient care.