Pharmacy Tech PRN

Crestwood Medical Center - Huntsville, AL

Part-time - Entry Level

Huntsville, AL

Hospitals

About the position

At Crestwood Medical Center, we believe in the power of diverse people to create team-oriented, compassionate care through collaboration, professional growth, and leadership. We work hard each day to be a place of healing for patients and families in the community we call home. When joining the Crestwood family, you join our mission to improve our patients' quality of life and enhance the well-being of our community. The Pharmacy Technician PRN position is a vital role within our Pharmacy Services department, where you will work under the direct supervision of the pharmacist(s). Your responsibilities will encompass a variety of pharmacy operations functions that are essential to the effective delivery of medication and patient care. In this role, you will assist in the preparation and distribution of all doses of medication, ensuring that patients receive the correct medications in a timely manner. You will also be responsible for maintaining drug inventories, which includes re-stocking automated dispensing cabinets throughout the hospital, drug packaging and re-packaging, and extemporaneous compounding. Additionally, you will play a key role in the completion of patients' records pertaining to drug therapy, including aminoglycoside protocol orders and drug charges and credits. This position requires attention to detail, a commitment to patient safety, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and distribution of all doses of medication.
• Maintain drug inventories, including re-stocking automated dispensing cabinets throughout the hospital.
• Perform drug packaging and re-packaging as needed.
• Engage in extemporaneous compounding of medications.
• Restock code carts as required.
• Complete patients' records pertaining to drug therapy, including aminoglycoside protocol orders and drug charges and credits.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current pharmacy technician certification or registration as required by state law.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy setting preferred.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operations and medication distribution processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with automated dispensing systems.
• Familiarity with drug compounding techniques.
• Strong communication skills to interact with healthcare professionals and patients.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options for part-time employees.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the organization.