Pharmacy Technician

At Ashe Memorial Hospital, we are driven by our Mission Statement, "To meet the needs of the community by delivering patient-centered, high quality health care."

Ashe Memorial Hospital is proud to be Voted Ashe's Best Place to Work 2022,2023, 2024, & 2025. Come be a part of our dynamic team; you'll join Ashe's 2022 Best Hospital, Best Surgeon, Best Physician, Best Nurse Practitioner, Best Nurse, and Best Medical Practice!  This is your opportunity to make a large difference in a small community!

JOB SUMMARY:  Assists the pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintaining patient records. Pharmacy technicians work only under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.  Pharmacy Technicians do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

Experience: One year related pharmacy experience preferred.

License/Certifications: Certified Pharmacy Technician preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Fills physician orders, and stock requisitions accurately.                
2. Reorder medications when needed for Pharmacy.
3. Deliver and stock medications and supplies to Omnicell areas accurately per established schedule.
4. Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies in appropriate locations.
5. Rotates stock to ensure use before expiration date.
6. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications.
7. Restocks medication in IV dispensing areas accurately within specified time periods.
8. Repackages bulk medications in unit-dose packages safely and accurately per established procedures using appropriate techniques.
9. Picks up and medications for return from patient care areas.
10. Enters medication orders into pharmacy computer system accurately.
11. Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately.
12. Generates reports, pick lists, and labels as required.
13. Answers the telephone, identifying self and department. Direct calls to appropriate personnel.
14. Answers requests at the window and makes deliveries to patient care and Ancillary areas when requested.
15. Organizes and prioritizes work assignments.
16. Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately. Files documentation in appropriate locations.
17. Demonstrates good oral and written communication.
18. Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well-organized. Keeps pharmacy sink and equipment clean.
19. Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections at least monthly. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications.
20. Collects data, conducts quality monitors, and completes documentation as assigned.
21. Performance demonstrates efforts to improve patient satisfaction lower costs, improve quality, and promote safety.
22. Understands and meets customers’ needs and expectations. The patient and members always come first.
23. Demonstrates the ability to address problems in a group setting using tools and techniques for identification and resolution of problems.
24. Prepares IVs and other sterile preparations safely and accurately using appropriate techniques.
25. Demonstrates the values and behaviors of the organization.
26. Performs other duties as assigned.

Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.

To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.

Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.

***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.***

*For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.

Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed.