Pharmacy Technician Inpatient PRN

Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacy Technician demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills in assisting the pharmacist in execution of appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. The position participates in many procedural aspects of pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or technician supervisor and is an integral part of the pharmacy team. This position supports Pharmacy Services in all locations (i.e., acute, community, ambulatory, specialty).

Job Specifics:

Schedule: PRN (as needed);

Availability requirements: 8 days of availability in an 8-week period, at least 4 weekend days, and coverage for one major and one minor holiday.

Hours: Variable

Benefits Eligible: No

Essential Functions

• Assists with all phases of pharmacy services while under the supervision of a pharmacist as required by state of practice and job duties.
• Answers phones and provides excellent customer service as appropriate to practice site.
• Assists the pharmacist in collecting clinical and other patient information and maintaining appropriate records as required by regulation and policy.
• Utilizes pharmacy technology effectively to prepare medication orders for dispensing, performs calculations as necessary, and compounds medications for accurate compounding as appropriate to practice site, in accordance with state law, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Accurately fills and maintains medication supplies including verifying and monitoring controlled substance inventories to ensure security, accuracy, cost effectiveness, and 340B/Charging management as required to practice site.
• Packages and labels medications accurately and appropriately to minimize waste as appropriate to practice site and job duties.
• Delivers detail-oriented, consistent, flexible care and completes advanced tasks consistent with scope and performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

• Is competent and effective in technical responsibilities assigned and seeks appropriate training and peer feedback on routine responsibilities.
• Understands and complies with state and federal laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and guidelines 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 and is actively engaged in department and team goals, activities, and projects.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Regular attendance to perform work during regularly scheduled business hours or scheduled shifts is required. Work may be performed on site or remote as appropriate to practice site.
• Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically within a multi-functional team.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service-oriented environment.
• 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.
• 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.
• Any lapse or failure to meet these requirements may result in disciplinary action, up to termination, at the hiring manager's discretion.

Physical Requirements

• Carrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, climbing, crawling, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, walking as needed to perform job duties.

Location: Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital

Work City: Wheat Ridge

Work State: Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$20.22 - $30.81