Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities

Use written and oral communication skills daily to communicate with hospital staff.

Utilizes a computer to access the Hospital Information System.

Maintain and operate required pharmacy equipment. Report Broken or malfunctioning equipment. Maintain current and adequate medication and supplies around the hospital as needed.

Utilizes proper body mechanics by lifting heavy equipment and medical supplies of 50lbs or more. Restocks all work areas as necessary.

Abide by and enforce all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values.

Adheres to organization's policies including confidentiality.(HIPPA)

Adheres to department and organization's policies on dress code.

Consistency in punctuality, attendance and performance.

Maintains license and PTCB/NHA Certifications.

Maintain a professional and cooperative attitude.

Assures automated dispensing systems are functioning properly and that related software is up-to-date

Manages pharmacy's electronic formulary and chargemaster

Optimize contents of automated dispensing cabinets

Compile and distribute reports related to automated dispensing cabinet activity to assist with management of overrides, controlled substances, inventory management, and other cabinet parameters.

Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements

Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards

Regular and prompt attendance

Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required

Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent Required

2 years of experience Preferred

PHRMTECH-R - Registered Pharmacy Technician - current registry with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy Required and

Certified as a Pharmacy Technician with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Required

Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to maintain good working relationships across disciplines and across the organization HighAbility to maintain good working relationships across disciplines and across the organization High
Ability to communicate clearly, timely, and tactfully HighAbility to communicate clearly, timely, and tactfully High
Knowledge of basic pharmacy compounding/dispensing. Knowledge of basic pharmacy compounding/dispensing.
Skill in data entry and basic computer usage. Skill in data entry and basic computer usage.
Ability to communicate technical knowledge to patients and staff in user-friendly manner. Ability to communicate technical knowledge to patients and staff in user-friendly manner.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Working knowledge of computer hardware, PC Windows. Working knowledge of computer hardware, PC Windows.
Advanced Troubleshooting Skills with automation devices Advanced Troubleshooting Skills with automation devices
Working knowledge of pharmacy automation Working knowledge of pharmacy automation
Ability to utilize pharmacy technology systems. Ability to utilize pharmacy technology systems.
Ability to treat all others (fellow pharmacy staff, patients, nurses, providers, support personnel, etc.) with the utmost professionalism and respect. Ability to treat all others (fellow pharmacy staff, patients, nurses, providers, support personnel, etc.) with the utmost professionalism and respect.
Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word is essential. Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word is essential.
Ability to multi task, operate phones, computer, software and other IT systems Ability to multi task, operate phones, computer, software and other IT systems
Ability to speak the English language, read, interpret and follow complicated verbal and written instruction with precision, accuracy and dependability. Ability to speak the English language, read, interpret and follow complicated verbal and written instruction with precision, accuracy and dependability.
Ability to establish and maintain effective peer relationships with coworkers within the Pharmacy Department, clinic-wide, and the public. Ability to establish and maintain effective peer relationships with coworkers within the Pharmacy Department, clinic-wide, and the public.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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