Pharmacy Tech- Inpatient (Casual Call, Variable Shift)

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician supports the inpatient pharmacy department and/or Oncology/Infusion Pharmacy to provide safe and prompt pharmaceutical care to patients. The Pharmacy Technician is a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician or Technician in Training licensed by the Montana Board of Pharmacy.

About the Role

This role requires sterile IV room training and competencies, chemotherapy IV preparation training and competencies, medication reconciliation and/or Technician Checking Technician (“Tech check Tech or TCT”) training and routine quality assurance checks.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and support the inpatient and/or oncology pharmacies by compound and dispense medications, IV medications, chemotherapy and hazardous medications under supervision of a pharmacist.

• Ensure clean and safe operation of rooms and IV hoods.

• Distribute medication to all areas of the hospital including accurately preparing restock bins to replenish automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), controlled substances and hazardous medications.

• Supports workflow functions within the inpatient and/or oncology pharmacies.

• Perform audit and quality improvement tasks as assigned by pharmacy leadership.

• For Technician - Intravenous and Chemotherapy Trained: Compound and dispense medications, IV medications, chemotherapy and hazardous medications under supervision of a pharmacist. Perform aseptic technique and use of closed system transfer devices. Ensure clean and safe operation of rooms and IV hoods. Distribute medication to all areas of the hospital including accurately preparing restock bins to replenish automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), controlled substances and hazardous medications. Supports workflow functions within the inpatient and/or oncology pharmacies. Perform audit and quality improvement tasks as assigned by pharmacy leadership.

• For Technician - Medication Reconciliation Technician: Obtain medication histories and confirm accuracy of initial home medication use on all patients within 24 hours of admission to the hospital. Utilize appropriate resources to complete medication history including but not limited to interview of the patient and/or family/caregiver and primary care provider. Review pharmacy records, prescription bottles or medication administration record. Document all medication histories within the electronic health record and communicate completed medication histories with the Pharmacist.

• For Technician TCT: Check select oral and IV medications filled by another Pharmacy Technician. Perform second check for unit dose fills, automated dispensing cabinet picks, premixed or pre-checked IV piggybacks and floor stock supplies that were filled or stocked by another technician. Maintain competencies and quality assurance checks.

Requirements

• High School Diploma

• At least 18 years of age

• Acquire Montana License for Tech in Training within 30-days of hire

• Preferred National Certification as Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) upon hire OR will be required to become certified within one year of obtaining Technician in Training license

• 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience

• Proficiency and working knowledge of aseptic technique for preparing sterile products and subsequent completion of Chemotherapy IV preparation training

• Completion of didactic training and written examination requirements for TCT role

Qualifications

• Sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times

• Ability to work varied shifts in a busy and stressful environment

• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality

• Computer applications, MS Office, internet applications and standard office equipment

• Maintain competency with electronic health record

Skills

• Knowledge of bloodborne pathogens, radiation, various chemicals and medications, cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances

• Handling infectious diseases, emotionally challenging situations, and difficult family interactions

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Regular and sustained attendance is required. This role may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds)
• Sit (Occasionally)
• Stand (Repeatedly)
• Walk (Repeatedly)
• Climb (Rarely)
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly)
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly)
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly)
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously)
• Vision (Continuously)
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously)
• Exposures (Continuously)

Emotional Challenges

• Dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions