Pharmacy Technician job at Behavioral Health Group in Lake Charles

Behavioral Health Group is currently interviewing Pharmacy Technician on Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:47:26 GMT. Job Description: The pharmacy technician will be responsible for preparing pre-dispensed methadone under the direction of the Pharmacist-in-Charge/Pharmacist for administration to patients by the Medication Nurses as prescribed by the Medical Director or Program Physician and prepare take home bottles. He or she ensures accountability and security of all medication. The Pharmacy Technician will...

Pharmacy Technician

Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana

Description: Behavioral Health Group is currently interviewing Pharmacy Technician right now, this job will be assigned in Louisiana. For complete informations about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Job Description:
The pharmacy technician will be responsible for
preparing pre-dispensed methadone under the direction of
the Pharmacist-in-Charge/Pharmacist! for administration
to patients by the Medication Nurses as prescribed by
the Medical Director or Program Physician and prepare
take home bottles. He or she ensures accountability and
security of all medication. The Pharmacy Technician will
perform duties within the scope of their license or
certification which are an addendum to this job
description.

Summary of Essential Job Functions:
Professional Development

• Responsible for the achievement of assigned specific

annual goals and objectives
Training

• Participate in all trainings as required by federal,

state, local and accrediting agencies
Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparation of pre-dispensed medication and

take-home bottles under the direction of the
Pharmacist-in-Charge/Pharmacist for administration
by the nursing team

• Confirm the amount of diskette tablets in newly
opened bottles

• Correctly label all medication! and assist in
labeling of medication prior to dispensing

• Verify total number of bottles per mg before
pharmacist departs; sign initial/name on treatment
center form as indicated

• Compute and attach individual page (bottle) “tally
sheet” to indicate mg total for sheet (only if
Pharmacist has not already completed same)

• File sheets in dose/diskette pre-dispensed manuals
if needed

• Assist with organizing and maintaining records of
bottles/mg of pre-dispensed medications available
for use.

• Pull medication from established grid daily as
needed to administer to patients

• Attach patient labels to take-home bottles of
medication and attach take-homes to one observed
dose, as needed

• Ensure implementation of medical quality health
standards

• Report all medication discrepancies p! romptly to the
Pharmacist-in-Charge/Pharamcist

• Attend treatment team meetings, as well as outside
seminars and training to earn continuing education
requirements and keep updated in the field

• Hold a basic understanding of drug/alcohol abuse and
addiction and keep updated on current drug abuse and
treatment information specifically current trends in
Opioid maintenance treatment

• Able to develop professional, helpful and effective
relationship with patients

• Able to function as a team member, working in
conjunction with all other team members in a
helpful, positive manner

• Ability to project a positive and professional image
to the community, in representation of the treatment
center

• Attend monthly treatment center in-service trainings
• Meet BHG attendance standards established by the
company and be! present and ready to work at the
beginning of established work sch! edule

• Available to work due to emergency schedule changes
as needs of the business dictate

• Report any work-related injury or illness, workplace
hazards, or safety and security issues immediately
to supervisor

• Other duties as assigned by supervisory team
Regulatory

• Responsible for complying with all federal, state
and local regulatory agency requirements

• Responsible for complying with all accrediting
agencies
Minimum Requirements
The ideal candidate must be certified by the Louisiana
Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician and must
provide current licensure and renewal prior to
expiration. Experience and understanding of chemical
addiction is preferable. In addition to meeting the
qualifications, the ideal candidate will embody the
following characteristics and possess the knowledge,

skills, and abilities a! s listed below:

• High integrity
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound judgment
• Efficient
• Self-starter
• Strong interpersonal communication skills
• Accurate data entry skills with knowledge of basic
keyboarding

• Demonstrate basic computer/word processing skills
• Demonstrate basic knowledge and skill in the use of
typical office equipment such as calculator, fax
machine, copier, computer, telephone and computer
programs

• Ability to work independently and under pressure
handling multiple tasks simultaneously

• Must be able to react quickly

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This job starts available on: Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:47:26 GMT





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