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Student Pharmacy Technician - Home Infusion

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  • Job
    Part-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
  • Saint Louis

Requirements

  • Education:
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Experience:
  • 2-5 years
  • Supervisor Experience:
  • No Experience
  • Licenses & Certifications:
  • Pharmacist Intern
  • Ideal candidates will be in their P1-P3 years in pharmacy school.

Responsibilities

  • Provides accurately prepared orders of pharmaceutical supplies by properly assembling orders and requisitions with the correct products.
  • Provides accurately prepared sterile preparations by properly following procedures.
  • Maintains quality assurance standards and maintenance of required documentation.
  • Delivers IV solutions and medications to nursing divisions and ancillary departments.
  • Maintains a clean, orderly and sufficiently stocked work area.

FAQs

What are the primary responsibilities of a Student Pharmacy Technician in a Home Infusion setting?

The primary responsibilities include preparing drugs in unit-dose for IV/OR, inpatient and ancillary areas, assisting staff pharmacists in physician order processing, dispensing medications, transporting medication supplies, and maintaining appropriate records.

Who does the Student Pharmacy Technician report to in a Home Infusion setting?

The Student Pharmacy Technician reports to staff pharmacists who provide direct supervision and guidance in carrying out their duties.

What level of supervision is provided for Pharmacy Students working as Pharmacy Technicians in a Home Infusion setting?

Pharmacy Students receive direct supervision from staff pharmacists to ensure that medications are prepared and dispensed accurately and according to standard procedures.

What are some of the specific tasks that a Student Pharmacy Technician may be responsible for in a Home Infusion setting?

Some tasks may include preparing unit-dose medications for IV/OR, inpatient, and ancillary areas, assisting in physician order processing, dispensing medications, transporting medication supplies, and maintaining accurate records of medication usage.

How does a Student Pharmacy Technician contribute to the overall patient care and treatment in a Home Infusion setting?

The Student Pharmacy Technician plays a crucial role in ensuring that patients receive the medications they need in a timely and accurate manner, thereby supporting the overall patient care and treatment provided by the healthcare team.

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Mission & Purpose

BJC HealthCare is one of the largest nonprofit health care organizations in the United States, and is focused on delivering services to residents primarily in the greater St. Louis and southern Illinois regions. With net revenues of $5.5 billion, BJC serves the health care needs of urban, suburban and rural communities and includes 14 hospitals and multiple community health locations. Services include inpatient and outpatient care, primary care, community health and wellness, workplace health, home health, community mental health, rehabilitation, long-term care and hospice. As a nonprofit health care organization, BJC is the largest provider of charity care, unreimbursed care and community benefit in Missouri, providing more than $872.4 million in financial assistance, education of health professionals, safety net services and community outreach programs in 2020.