PRN - Pharmacy Technician I

Description

THIS POSITION IS PER DIEM (PRN) or On -Call (As Needed)

Prepare and package pharmaceuticals as specified in a medication order or prescription under the supervision of a pharmacist.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

A Technician Trainee cannot compound prescription medications and sterile or nonsterile pharmaceuticals, counsel patients, perform final technology assisted product verification or affix a label if technology assisted verification if performed.

• Receives and reviews prescriptions or refill requests. Retrieves the appropriate medication i.e. right drug, strength, and formulation. Identifies and communicates discrepancies and questions to a pharmacist to accurately and safely dispense the patient's medication.
• Accurately performs pharmaceutical calculations to prepare medications.
• Utilizes pharmacy equipment to prepare and pack medications.
• Prepares, reconstitutes, packages and labels medications according to regulations and pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Determines refill amount, pull, and stocks automated dispensing machines (ADC's).
• Identifies and pulls expired medications per pharmacy policy.
• Inventories pharmacy medications/ supplies to maintain adequate stock to dispense medications to patients.
• Complete documentation required by regulations and pharmacy policies and procedures.
• Maintain medication security at all times.
• Performs medroom inspections.
• Responds to routine inquiries from physicians, nurses and other staff within scope of practice.
• Identify and promptly submit tickets for equipment and system issues. Communicate issue(s) to leadership/staff.
• Participates in department orientation, training, and quality assurance programs.
• Participates in department and hospital educational programs to maintain and advance skill and competency level; identifies and discusses performance or training needs with Supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or the equivalent of a high school diploma
• Current and active, unrestricted Pharmacy Technician Trainee license in Arizona
• BLS certification within 90 days of hire

Indian Preference and Equal Employment Opportunity

SCAHC gives preference in hiring to San Carlos Apache Tribal members and other Native Americans in accordance with the San Carlos Apache Tribe's Tribal Preference Policy, as set forth in Section 402 of the Tribe's Human Resources Department Policies and Procedures Manual. Otherwise SCAHC does not discriminate in any way to deprive any person of employment opportunities or otherwise adversely affect him/her because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, military or uniformed services, in accordance with all applicable governmental laws and regulations. In addition, SCAHC complies with all applicable federal, and Tribal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.