Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Vail Health has become the world’s most advanced mountain healthcare system. Vail Health consists of an updated 520,000-square-foot, 56-bed hospital. This state-of-the-art facility provides exceptional care to all of our patients, with the most beautiful views in the area, located centrally in Vail. Learn more about Vail Health here. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY: Support the inpatient pharmacy in the daily operations, including handling phone calls, aiding in dispensing of medications, filling dispensing machines, and stocking inventory. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Accurately and in a timely manner fill medication orders, including Pyxis Medstations. This involves ensuring proper storage and security. Empty return and waste bins according to policy. Accurately prepare IV admixtures or other sterile preparations as per policy. Take a leadership role in ordering drugs and supplies and with the receiving, storing, and rotating of stock to maintain appropriate inventory levels. Repackage/pre-package medications into unit dose packages following policies. This includes creating bar-code labels as needed. Monitor the routine inventory control of all controlled medications in the C-II safe complying with all regulatory and compliance agencies. Resolve Pyxis discrepancies in a timely manner. Answer phones and interact with callers. Respond to service requests by other departments in a respectful and timely manner. Maintain competencies by attending departmental training opportunities and completing assignments in computer based learning programs. Complete inter-departmental billing by the 5th of each month and submit to Accounting. Schedule technician personnel to cover required shifts monthly. Submit approved invoices to accounting for payment. Role models the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values. Perform other duties as assigned. Must be HIPAA compliant. This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Experience: Experience in the healthcare industry is preferred. License(s): NA Certification(s): State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician Provisional Certification (PHATP) required Computer / Typing: Must be adept at typing and using various computer programs. Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English. Education: N/A Benefits at Vail Health Include: Competitive Wages & Family Benefits: Competitive wages Parental leave (4 weeks paid) Housing programs Childcare reimbursement Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical Dental Vision Educational Programs: Tuition Assistance Existing Student Loan Repayment Specialty Certification Reimbursement Annual Supplemental Educational Funds Paid Time Off: Up to five weeks in your first year of employment and continues to grow each year. Retirement & Supplemental Insurance: 403(b) Retirement plan with immediate matching Life insurance Short and long-term disability Recreation Benefits, Wellness & More: Up to $1,000 annual wellbeing reimbursement Recreation discounts Pet insurance Pay is based upon relevant education and experience per hour. Hourly Pay: $22 — $28.39 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr