Pharmacy Technician I

The University of South Alabama Health System helps people lead longer, better lives through its excellence in education, research and medical care. With more than 3,600 employees, USA's health network includes USA Medical Center, USA Children's & Women's Hospital, USA Mitchell Cancer Institute, USA Physicians Group and the USA College of Medicine. Each year, our team of 180 physicians, 240 residents and fellows, 70 advanced practitioners and 800 nurses handle some 185,000 clinic visits and 350,000 outpatient procedures. The USA Health System delivers 2,800 babies a year, more than any other regional hospital, and treats patients through some 60,000 emergency room visits annually. 

In addition to advanced and innovative patient care offered at University hospitals and clinics, USA's medical education programs provide first-class training experiences for the next generation of physicians and scientists. The USA Health System delivers excellence in care while improving the quality of life for residents across the Gulf Coast.

The USA Health System is managed by the USA HealthCare Management, LLC.

Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values; adheres to hospital policies including confidentiality; utilizes proper body mechanics when moving equipment and supplies that is necessary to perform essential functions; fills 24 hour medicine cart for review by Pharmacist; maintains and operates pharmacy equipment; reports broken or malfunctioning equipment; maintains current and adequate medications and supplies; utilizes a personal computer or terminal to access the hospital information system or the pharmacy purchasing system; performs all tasks necessary to prepare and deliver medications using a variety of transport mechanisms; restocks all work areas by transfer of stock or filling of appropriate carts and drawers, including emergency stock; communicates and uses appropriate customer relation skills with physicians, patients, families and healthcare team in person and via telephone; responds to overhead pages; maintains accurate and complete records by utilizing the correct tools and procedures for all pharmacy functions; maintains proper records for all medications and controlled substance dispensed or received; completes all mandatory departmental, educational and hospital requirements; utilizes cost effective practices in performing all aspects of the job; adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards; reorders stock supplies; accesses and accurately maintains electronic and paper medical records; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; related duties as required.

High school diploma or equivalent and registry with the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy as a pharmacy technician.

Monday - Friday with rotating weekends  
Primarily evenings, possible days

3 Vacancies