Pharmacy Technician 1-Trainee or 2
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Description: Louisiana State University is at present looking to employ Pharmacy Technician 1-Trainee or 2 right now, this occupation will be presented in Louisiana. Further informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Clinical Services:
Has working knowledge of human as well as veterinary medications, equipment (needles, syringes, ca! theters, blood administration sets, transfer sets, etc.), prescription pet diets and supplements (canine, feline, equine, food animal, exotics, etc.) and protocols; receives and reviews written practitioners' drug orders and/or irregularities; advises students of order/request adjustments to be made; directly interacts with clinicians/residents/interns concerning refill authorizations and medication orders (order signatures, medication order corrections, and proper signalment and directions); types label for prescription orders with clarity for clients to eliminate question in drug administration, translating Latin abbreviations to proper English grammar; receives outpatient telephone calls for refills on prescription orders; records all pertinent information on "All Purpose Request" form; checks for timely refill authorizations, process them for checking by pharmacist; reviews charts for refill information; identifies and determines "Knott's" test dates and results for hea! rtworm preventatives; contacts area veterinarians for patient ! records; helps students calculate proper dosages, using electronic calculator and dispensing information from drug monographs; types labels and pulls drugs for prescription filling; calculates volume and weight to prepare intravenous admixtures (including some chemotherapeutic agents and allergy vaccines), ophthalmic medications, sedative adjuvants and other small volume sterile products; unit doses medications (oral, parenteral, and topical), labeling and logging the process according to legal requirements; compounds/reformulates medications (oral and topical); labeling and logging the process according to legal requirements.
Administrative/Computer Services:
Participates in billing activities enters charges from "All Purpose Request" forms into Cornerstone program for appropriate pharmacy charges to clients; enters and posts charges from "Internal Transaction" forms into Cornerstone for Inter-departmental and research accounts; prices prescriptions wit! h an appropriate mark-up and professional fee; retrieves the client demographic from computer system; packages/completes shipping forms for requested drugs and other dispensable items for mailing; knows proper packing and mailing procedures; acquires dry ice for shipping during the summer months; elects the route for shipping to accommodate mailing fees that serve as receipt to show shipping dates and routes; maintains record of items mailed; orders/requisitions selected biological such as vaccines, plasma, etc.; participates in physical inventory of all drugs, supplies, dry goods for end of fiscal year report; prepares controlled substance accountability sheets as required by law; maintains prescription dispensing logs and files; investigates and reconciles discrepancies by seeking corrective action by the involved party(ties); directly supervises student workers.
Position involves use of automation technology; stocking and inventory as well as purchasing services! are essential functions in job; maintains the physical pharmacy, pharm! acy storerooms, pharmacy satellite areas, and specialized pharmacy equipment in good and working order; purchases all pharmaceuticals, dry goods, and prescription diets used in the clinic and those prescribed to outpatients; has working knowledge of all pharmaceuticals, dry goods, and food (small and large animal) and their place of purchase.
See full job description at interview.
Required Qualifications:
Pharmacy Technician 1-Trainee:
No specialized experience or training is required.
NOTE:
Upon accepting employment, persons must be eligible for a work permit from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. Before gaining permanent status with the agency, persons appointed to this position are subject to Chapter 9 of the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy regulations and are required to obtain a Pharmacy technician certificate from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. To be eligible for certification an applicant must:
Obtain ! a work permit from the LA Board of Pharmacy.
Obtain 600 hours of practical experience in a pharmacy permitted by the Board.
Pass a Board approved pharmacy technician examination.
To be eligible for a work permit from the LA Board of Pharmacy, a person must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma.
Pharmacy Technician 2:
Possession of a current Pharmacy Technician certificate from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy.
NOTE:
To be admitted to this program, a person must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalency certificate.
Special Requirements:
Desired Qualifications:
Posting Date:
08-01-2013
Closing Date:
08-06-2013
Special Instructions to Applicants:
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). If unable to scan and electronically attach, please p! rovide an original transcript at the time of interview.
A copy! of your current Pharmacy Technician certificate from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy may be attached to your application (if available). If unable to scan and electronically attach, please provide original Pharmacy Technician certificate from the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy at the time of interview.
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resource Management Office at 225-578-8200 or HR@lsu.edu.
Additional Position Information:
Position is in the Career Progression Group (training series); level of position filled and pay above entry will depend on qualifications of candidate selected. An offer of employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Application deadline is August 6, 2013, or until a candidate is selected.
To view the Civil Service Job Specifications, see the link below:
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN 1-TRAINEE
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN 2
BENEFITS:
LSU ! offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
EEO Statement:
THE LSU SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER
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