Overview
*Martinsville, VA.*
Who We Are:
*People are our passion and purpose.* Come to work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Licensed for 220 beds, SOVAH Health – Martinsville is a full-service, acute-care hospital providing over 22 medical specialties. Among the services we offer are a home health & hospice agency, advanced wound healing center, cardiac rehabilitation center, two cardiac catheterization labs, and medical & radiation oncology services.
Where We Are:
In Martinsville, explore culture and arts; enjoy kayaking or hiking and so much more in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. From the river to the racetrack, we offer plenty of activities to guarantee that you and your family have a fun-filled time!
Why Choose Us:
· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
· Professional development, Growth Opportunities, and Mentor-based training
· And much more…
Position Summary:
Sovah Martinsville is seeking a Sterile Compounding Pharmacy Technician (SCPT) who must complete the required education and demonstrate competence in safe sterile compounding procedures. SCPTs must follow proper USP 797 procedures to maintain a sterile environment and prepare safe sterile products that will be administered to patients. SCPTs must also be able to follow USP 800 standards to compound hazardous medications. SCPTs must perform calculations and compounding instructions, ensure proper documentation, and maintain a sterile environment while working under the supervisor of a Pharmacist.
* Assists the pharmacist in providing medication, drug information, and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
* Requires completion of extra sterile compounding training which will be standardized by the Sovah Compounding Supervisor Pharmacist and/or Director of Pharmacy.
* The SCPT works in sterile compounding and works in the chemo/oncology room, regularly.
* Trains other staff for sterile compounding and assists with yearly competencies for Pharm Techs.
* Leads monthly (and any extra) cleanings and trains others to assist.
* Receives and stores incoming deliveries of medication and supplies.
* Refills and maintains automated dispensing systems.
* Fills medication carts daily; repackages bulk medications.
* Prepares orders, such as intravenous solutions and admixtures.
* Maintains inventory for the pharmacy department, including the inventory of supplies, and reorders them accordingly.
* Refills and maintains all pharmacy automation including the robot and dispensing machines.
* Monitors and documents to ensure all refrigerators, freezers, and room temperatures are appropriate, as required.
* Restocks, updates, and replaces all drug boxes, trays, and crash carts promptly.
* Compounding, packing, and labeling medications.
* Processes records of medications and supplies dispensed to patients, computes charges, and enter them into the computer.
* Recognizes inappropriate dosing based on available dosage forms for various age groups to reduce the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
*Minimum Education:*
* High school diploma or equivalent required.
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*Required Skills:*
* Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Requires flexibility in scheduling and ability to work all shift patterns including weekends and holidays to ensure continuity of care and appropriateness of pharmacy coverage to the patients of Sovah Health Martinsville on all units.
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*Required **Certifications/Licenses:*
* Certified Pharmacy Technician with the Virginia Board of Pharmacy required.
* Sovah Health Chemo Certified (this is a Sovah Health competency)
*EEOC Statement:*
SOVAH Health – Martinsville is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans’ status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
**Job:** **Laboratory*
**Organization:** **Sovah Health – Martinsville*
**Title:** *Pharmacy Tech Sterile Comp*
**Location:** *Virginia-Martinsville*
**Requisition ID:** *7455-12873*
