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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Sign-on Bonus Eligible – $5,000 (Sign-on bonuses are for external qualified candidates.  Internal candidates – check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you)Department: PharmacySchedule: Full Time, Day Shift, Hours of operation are Mon-Fri 8am-6pm and Sat 9am-1pm. Your hours will be 8-hr shifts during those times.  2 weekends per week.Starting Pay: 20.08 minimum (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)Shift Differentials: Evenings-0.70, Nights-0.85, Weekends-0.70Location: SSM Health – St. Louis University Hospital

Job Summary:

A Pharmacy Technician prepares intravenous admixtures, enters medication orders and maintains patient profiles, and assists the pharmacist in medication dispensing and order filling.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)

Essential Functions:  The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

1) Follows department policy and procedure for preparing and dispensing pharmaceuticals under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. (1, 2, 3, 5) 20%

Criteria

A) Fills unit dose bins, mixes intravenous solutions, Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN) solutions, oncology chemotherapy; properly labels and dispenses unit dose and bulk medications; fills floor stock orders, packages items in unit-of-use and replenishes Pyxis Med station stock as required.

                       

2) Develops and maintains pharmacy information system order entry and report generation skills.  (1, 3, 5) 20%

Criteria

A) Proficient in all aspects of unit dose, bulk medication, intravenous admixture, controlled substance, TPN and outpatient medication order entry and report generation.

B) Meets department developed criteria for work volume and accuracy.

3) Delivers, picks up and debits/credits pharmacy items from nursing areas. (5) 20%

Criteria

A) Exchanges unit dose bins and batch prepared intravenous admixtures, delivers and picks up unit dose, intravenous admixture and TPN solutions.

B) Debits/credits patient accounts as defined by department policy and procedure.

                       

4) Completes required paperwork for area.  (2, 5) 10%

Criteria

A) Completes all Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement monitoring data sheets.

B) Completes all controlled substance records.

5) Maintains complete and accurate patient records. (2, 5) 15%

Criteria

A) Assures computer entry of patient-specific information including patient weight, body surface area (as required) and allergy information.

6) Safety/Infection Control:  Practices according to safety and infection control policies.  (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%                                                                

Criteria

A) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.

B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.

1. Maintains clutter free environment.

2. Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum.

3. Adheres to dress code.

C) Reports risk management concerns.

D) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements:

1. Safety/Fire

2. Blood Borne Pathogen

3. Hazardous Communication

4. TB

5. Department Specific

6. Age Appropriate Care (for clinical staff only)

7) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner.

(1, 2, 3, 4, 5)  4%     

Criteria

A) Focused on monitoring a high level of customer satisfaction.

B) Be courteous & respectful to all.

C) Demonstrate ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and respectful manner, in order to assure and promote a culture of safety. 

8) Quality Improvement (QI):  Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%     

9) Age Appropriate Care:  Provides age-appropriate care to: