Description

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This works closely with specific department(s) and directly with the department pharmacist to maintain and improve pharmacy services for the assigned areas. This job prepares medication and delivers to assigned areas under the supervision of a pharmacist, interacts directly with the nursing staff to assure their medication related needs are met in a timely and accurate fashion, maintains documentation as required by law, and actively participate in medication audits to assure accurate charging of medications in the assigned areas

Education

Required - High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience

Preferred - 2 years' Retail Pharmacy experience

Preferred

Required - One year of college or completion of a para-professional pharmacy training program, or Certified Pharmacy Technician Licensure or National Certification

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications and keyboard.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Skills to operate standard pharmacy and office equipment,
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Job Duties
• Assists pharmacist and other Technicians to maintain an efficient medication distribution system in order to provide safe and efficient patient care.
• Accurately compounds IV admixtures and other extemporaneous preparations utilizing aseptic techniques and proper pharmaceutical procedures.
• Accurately fills all pharmacy orders and automated dispensing machines, maintaining proper chain of custody and paperwork for controlled substances.
• Accurately and efficiently loads and unloads medications to automated dispensing machines.
• Maintains competency by completing assigned, mandatory in-services and all mailbox in-services.
• Performs required audits, unit inspections and QA procedures.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following: Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects; occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Are you ready to make a difference? Apply Today!

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site. Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

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Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities."