Certified Pharmacy Technician/Trainee - Sacred Peaks

Navajo Preference Employment Act


In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, TCRHCC has implemented an Affirmative Action Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. Pursuant to this Plan and corresponding TCRHCC Policy, applicants who meet the necessary qualifications for this position and (1) are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe will be given preference in hiring and employment for this position, (2) are legally married to enrolled members of the Navajo Nation, Hopi Tribe, or San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe and meet residency requirements will be given secondary preference, and (3) are enrolled members of other federally-recognized American Indian Tribes will be given tertiary preference.
Overview

**PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINEE**

POSITION SUMMARY
This position provides services at the TCRHCC main campus. Pharmacy services are provided to ambulatory patients, group home patients, dialysis patients and hospitalized patients. This position involves the review, preparation, document-checking, labeling, dispensing and quality assurance of medications provided by the Pharmacy. Responsibilities include maintaining a sanitary work environment and patient area, managing and restocking pharmaceutical inventory, and ordering of supplies. This position requires working rotational shifts: day, evening, nights, weekends, and Holidays. The position also provides the opportunity for career advancement through promotion as determined by obtaining Pharmacy Technician Licensure and gaining experience.

**CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN**

POSITION SUMMARY

This position provides services at the TCRHCC main campus and satellite clinics. Pharmacy services are provided to ambulatory patients, group home patients, dialysis patients and hospitalized patients. This position involves the review, preparation, document-checking, labeling, dispensing and quality assurance of medications provided by the Pharmacy. Responsibilities include maintaining a sanitary work environment and patient area, managing and restocking pharmaceutical inventory, and ordering of supplies. This position requires working rotational shifts: day, evening, nights, weekends, and Holidays. The position also provides the opportunity for career advancement through tier levels as determined by pharmacy experience and certification.


Qualifications

**PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINEE**

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High school diploma or GED

Certification:

Must maintain a current valid licensure/certification of the following throughout employment:

• Current Pharmacy Technician Trainee Licensure in any state or territory of the United States
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association

Experience:

Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training program or at least one year of experience working as a pharmacy technician trainee.

Other Skills and Abilities:

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints and no prior records of substance abuse
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Able to read, write and verbalize reports and presentations.
• Completion of and above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

**CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN**

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

Education (I/II/III):

High School diploma or GED

Certification:

Certified Pharmacy Technician I:

• Must have and maintain a current Pharmacy Technician Licensure in any state or territory of the United States.
• Must have and maintain a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association, if none must obtain within ninety (90) days of hire.

Certified Pharmacy Technician II:

• Must have and maintain an Immunization administration certificate.

Certified Pharmacy Technician III:

• Must have and maintain Certified Compounding Sterile Preparation Technician (CPST).

Experience:

Certified Pharmacy Technician I:

• Must have three (3) months experience in the practical use of electronic systems and database management software and intra-venous preparation skills, and satisfactory sterile technique(s).

Certified Pharmacy Technician II:

• Must have more than two (2) years of healthcare experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician; including demonstrated knowledge of medications and medical terminology, inventory control, and pharmacy informational systems.

Certified Pharmacy Technician III:

• Must have more than four (4) years of healthcare experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician; in an inpatient and outpatient setting, and actively apply to practice the skills gained with the certifications under Certification III above.

Other Skills and Abilities:

A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas:

• Positive working relationships with others
• Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints and no prior records of substance abuse
• Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences
• Electronic Medication cabinet experience
• Excellent communications skills (writing and verbal)
• Completion of and above-satisfactory scores on all job interviews, demonstrating to the satisfaction of the interviewees and TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of and positive results from all background and reference checks, including positive employment references from authorized representatives of past and current employers demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC a record of satisfactory performance and that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Successful completion of fingerprint clearance requirements, physical examinations, and other screenings indicating that the applicant is qualified to be employed by TCRHCC and demonstrating to the satisfaction of TCRHCC that the applicant can perform the essential functions of the job
• Submission of all required employment-related documents, applications, resumes, references, and other required information free of false, misleading or incomplete information, as determined by TCRHCC.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical:

Work involves prolonged periods of standing, sitting, stooping, bending, reaching, walking, twisting, maintaining balance and reaching, frequent kneeling crouching, and occasional driving and climbing. Must have ability to carry drugs, moderate lifting of totes of drugs, charts, and boxes weighing up to 24 pounds daily and occasionally over 100lbs when necessary. Must have ability of simple grasping, firm grasping, fine manipulation of both hands and ability to use the keyboard for a prolonged amount of time. Sensory requirements include far vision, near vision, color vision, depth perception, seeing fine details, hearing normal speech, hearing overhead pages and telephone use.

Mental:

Immediate response to telephone requests, verbal requests. Mental attention and assertiveness are required at all times. The ability and willingness to learn new information is an expectation. Must be able to continuously cope with high levels of stress, make decisions under high pressure, cope with anger/fear/hostility of others in a calm way, manage altercations, concentrate, handle high degree of flexibility, handle multiple priorities in stressful situation, work alone, demonstrate high degree of patient, adapt to shift work, and work in areas that are close and crowded. Must able to accept a flexible schedule to meet unit needs.

Environmental:

May continually be exposed to infectious diseases, chemical agents, dust, fumes, gases, extremes in temperature or humidity, hazardous or moving equipment, loud noises and occasional unprotected heights.


Responsibilities

**PHARMACY TECHNICIAN TRAINEE**

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Complete activities/duties as allowed by the Pharmacy Technician Trainee license under the supervision of a Certified Technician or a licensed Pharmacist.
2. Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
3. Complete and document regular inspections in medication storage areas.
4. Receive and count inbound supplies and store properly in assigned locations.
5. Use pharmacy software to research customer orders and information and to process each step of the medication order preparation and dispensing
6. Provide excellent customer service to patients in person or over the phone.
7. Review prescriptions for legally required elements
8. Accurately fill prescriptions/medication orders including selection of correct medication, counting medication quantity, preparation of the medication, and labeling vials/packaging.
9. Utilize and maintain pharmacy automation systems for medication storage, preparation and dispensing.
10. Complete inventory cycle counts and participate in discrepancy resolution and reconciliation
11. Replenish pharmacy medication inventory and supplies
12. Assist pharmacist in medication dispensing tasks
13. Communicate effectively and collaborate within the department and TCRHCC and with external customers with tact and diplomacy
14. Ensure proper PPE is worn at all times while on duty
15. Complete all donning and doffing of PPE in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly
16. Complete all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for surfaces potentially contaminated by a communicable disease
17. Perform additional duties as assigned

**CERTIFIED PHARMACY TECHNICIAN**

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

APPLIES TO PHARMACY TECHNICIAN I/II/III:

1. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and performs a variety of complicated tasks under supervision of a Pharmacist, which are outlined below.
2. Reviews basic chart screening procedures, which include allergies, and weight/age-based dosing information during prescription data entry into Pharmacy Program.
3. Receives, types, labels, and fills medication orders and prescriptions appropriately followed by a final check by the Pharmacist.
4. Maintains all prescription and order records, usually through an electronic filing system, for health and billing purposes.
5. Works with pharmacy billers and other pharmacy staff to complete billing of prescription claims to the extent possible and appropriate.
6. Provide consistent accurate information to patients and other customers, in person and by phone.
7. Accurately dispenses prescriptions to patients, verifying patient identity and offering counseling from a Pharmacist.
8. Works efficiently with pharmacy electronic and automated systems, including Pyxis, Parata, Accuvax, Propharm, Allscripts, etc.
9. Works closely with other pharmacy staff, health care providers, and patients to avoid and resolve discrepancies, complications, and medication errors.
10. Draws up single doses of injectable medications or vaccines as required under the supervision of a Pharmacist.
11. Routinely inspects assigned drug storage areas to ensure proper storage, security and prepares proper documentation.
12. Participates in scheduled and organized continuing education programs as conducted by the Pharmacist, Nursing or Medical Staff.
13. Receives and fills orders from the inpatient units, field clinics, etc. with appropriate drugs followed by a final check by the Pharmacist.
14. Performs intravenous admixture procedures. Assures the calculation and preparation of hyper-alimentation (Total Parenteral Nutrition) products, anticoagulant, cardio-active, chemotherapy products and other admixtures are properly prepared as required. Prepares labels for all IV's, assure sterile technique and record productivity.
15. Coordinates efforts with nurses and other health professionals to ensure adequate supply levels are always available on the units/wards.
16. Must demonstrate leadership in the work environment, promote harmony and customer service.
17. Ensure proper PPE is always used while on duty. Face surgical mask is to be work in all hospital areas. Proper handwashing is required. If water is not available use hand sanitizer. Social distancing will be practiced by department.
18. Proper PPE is used inside assigned Clinics or Units. NIOSH- approved N95 Masks filtering face piece respirator or higher, if available, this includes eye or face shields, gloves, and isolation gowns.
19. Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. Complete provided training.
20. Completes all electronic health record entries accurately and timely pertinent to patient care role.
21. Participates in departmental workflow and or testing teams as related to electronic health record or other project initiatives.
22. Performs all other duties as assigned.