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POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists the pharmacist in preparing medications for dispensing. Does not dispense any medication that isn’t double checked by a registered pharmacist. Is directly responsible for running the pharmacy robot and maintaining stock in automated dispensing cabinets. Draws up doses in the IV class 10,000 clean room utilizing a class 100 laminar flow hood and aseptic technique. Performs pharmacy stock QA inspections on all nursing units. Makes delivery/pickup rounds to unit and departments and performs computer order entry functions. Completes other tasks as assigned by supervisors/pharmacists. Provides customer service by processing paper, electronic and phone requests for medications.

Medication Reconciliation – Under direct supervision of the Medication Reconciliation Pharmacist assumes responsibility for developing a list of current medications for patients in Pre-Admission Testing, Emergency Room or has been directly admitted. The Medication Reconciliation Technician will gather all information that is needed to completely reconcile patients Medication History. Is responsible for obtaining additional Medication History from outside sources when necessary. Assumes responsibility for completing the Medication Reconciliation Forms in a timely manner so it can be used as the patients admitting orders. Accurately enters information into the hospital information system for utilization by the Physician responsible for discharging or releasing the patient from the hospital.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE:

High School diploma required. Some previous pharmacy related or hospital clinical background preferred. Preference will be given to nationally certified pharmacy technicians.

Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Pharmacy Tech I : Less than one year of experience, or 1+ years of experience without a Pharmacy Technician certification

Pharmacy Tech ll: 1 year of experience and a Pharmacy Technician certification

Pharmacy Tech lll: 1 year of experience and a Pharmacy Technician certification, and a specialty area of assignment ( trainer, automation expert, etc)

MISSION STATEMENT:

We, St Joseph’s Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

VISION:

To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

CORE VALUES:

In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

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.