Pharmacy Technician

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician position is a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position at PeaceHealth. The salary range is $27.68 – $41.52 per hour, with the hiring rate dependent on various factors including education, training, work experience, and terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Essential Functions

• Enter inpatient orders/prescriptions into the computer and prepare labels for medications to be checked by the pharmacist.
• Answer telephones when appropriate and within legal guidelines and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
• Inspect medications for outdates in patient care area Pyxis stations on a quarterly basis.
• Prepare IVs, PCAs, Epidurals and label all IV products.
• Reconstitute medication by adding a specific quantity of distilled water requiring no calculation.
• Run fill lists and prepare medications for Cubies or Pyxis stations.
• Deliver medications and IVs to patient care areas.
• Deliver controlled substances to patient care areas, take controlled substance physical inventories and reconcile inventory counts.
• Data enters patient charges and credits.
• Processes invoices, credits and backorders.
• Restocks medication on the shelves as needed and, if needed, purchases medication from suppliers.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Experience in hospital pharmacy utilizing unit dose, IV admixtures, and pharmacy computer systems.
• Required: Certified Pharmacy Tech - Alaska.
• Required: Within 60 days, fingerprinting - State of Alaska for positions in Alaska.
• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills including MS Office applications.
• Good mathematical and analytical skills.
• Strong customer service skills including excellent communication skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workflow in a dynamic and sometimes chaotic environment.
• Ability to take suggestions, corrections and directions from the pharmacists.

Skills

• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills including MS Office applications.
• Good mathematical and analytical skills.
• Strong customer service skills including excellent communication skills.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workflow in a dynamic and sometimes chaotic environment.
• Ability to take suggestions, corrections and directions from the pharmacists.

Working Conditions

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Frequent reaching/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling/ grasping.
• Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 20 lbs. force. Occasionally up to 30 lbs. force.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Benefits

• 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions.
• Wellness benefits.
• Discount program.
• Expanded EAP and mental health program.