Pharmacy Technician Inpatient PRN
About the role
The Pharmacy Technician assists the pharmacist in executing appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. This position supports Pharmacy Services across various settings including acute, community, ambulatory, and specialty.
Responsibilities
- Assists with all phases of pharmacy services while under the supervision of a pharmacist.
- Answers phones and provides excellent customer service.
- Aids the pharmacist in collecting clinical and other patient information and maintaining appropriate records.
- Utilizes pharmacy technology effectively to prepare medication orders for dispensing, performs calculations as necessary, and compounds medications for accurate compounding.
- Accurately fills and maintains medication supplies, including verifying and monitoring controlled substance inventories.
- Packages and labels medications accurately and appropriately to minimize waste.
- Safeguards pharmacy cleanliness and orderliness.
- Communicates with caregivers regarding responsibilities, identified concerns, and participates in quality and patient safety initiatives.
- Participates in departmental meetings, contributes ideas or feedback, and identifies potential areas for improvement.
- Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and adheres to service behavior standards.
- Delivers detail-oriented, consistent, flexible care and completes advanced tasks as assigned.
Requirements
- High School or equivalent is required.
- Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license applicable to state of practice.
- Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents.
- Competent in understanding and usage of computers and software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification as appropriate to practice site.
Qualifications
- High School or equivalent is required.
- Current pharmacy technician certification and/or license applicable to state of practice.
- Current knowledge of state and federal regulations and statutes regarding the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of approved drugs, controlled substances, and investigational agents.
- Competent in understanding and usage of computers and software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification as appropriate to practice site.
Skills
- Competent and effective in technical responsibilities assigned.
- Understands and complies with state and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to their specific area of practice.
- Participates in and supports financial responsibilities of the department, facility, and Intermountain Health.
- Provides delivery of medications, information, and service in a professional, timely manner.
- Communicates effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Competent in understanding and usage of computers and software programs, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google.
- Ability to learn new applications relevant to the position.
Benefits
Eligible for benefits including a comprehensive package covering a wide range of programs designed to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Pay
The hourly range for this position is $20.22 - $30.81. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.
Schedule
Inpatient Pharmacy; PRN availability 3 shifts per quarter. Shift Details: Weekly rotations between 3 pharmacy duties: Pyxis/Omnicell shift: 8:30 am to 7:00 pmIV shift: 6:30 am to 5:00 pmChemo shift: 7:30 am to 6:00 pm Weekend Rotations: One Out Of 3 Weekends 6:30 am to 5:00 pm11:00 am to 9:30 pm
Location
Platte Valley Hospital, Brighton, Colorado