Hybrid Pharmacy Tech - Non Certified, Part Time (16-23hrs/week) bei Minidoka Memorial Hospital

Description

Job Summary

The pharmacy technician assists the Pharmacist by filling physician orders for oral, rectal, topical and injectable use. May mix IV admixture solutions as needed using aseptic technique in the Laminar Air Flow Hood. Maintains patient medication records and appropriate medication inventory levels. Has the ability to effectively manage their time. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care for patients ranging in age from newborn to the elderly. Must be able to identify and understand that there are dosage variations between newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, and know to consult with the Pharmacist if any doubts or questions arise.
• Assists the Pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians and other hospital staff.
• Prepares intravenous solutions and admixtures as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills ensuring that pharmaceutical preparations are sterile, properly packaged, labeled, stored, and not outdated.
• Maintains appropriate inventory levels of medications and supplies
• Reorders medications and supplies accordingly.
• Receives and stores incoming deliveries of medication and supplies.
• Assists in filling prescriptions.
• Refills automated dispensing machines. 
• Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and quality improvement activities.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality. 
• Maintains Pharmacy Services in a clean and orderly manner.
• Performs other pharmacy-related duties as requested or required.
• Demonstrates ability to calculate figures and amounts relating to dosage calculations when filling various prescriptions ranging from the newborn to the elderly populations.
• Demonstrates ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form.
• Demonstrates ability to deal with problems involving several variables in particular situations.
• Recognizes inappropriate dosing based on available dosage forms for various age groups.
• Completes monthly outdate checks. 
• Ensures compliance with USP.
• Actively engage in performance improvement activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Register with the Idaho Board of Pharmacy prior to hire
• Working toward a Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT) within first year of employment
• High School diploma or the equivalent
• Basic computer knowledge in Electronic Health Records, Excel, and Word

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with automated pharmacy systems, IV Laminar Flow Hood 
• One (1) year related pharmacy experience and/or training or graduate of certified training program/healthcare Careers College.

Physical Requirements

Perceive the nature of sounds by the ear, express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word, perceive characteristics of objects through the eyes, extend arms and hands in any direction, seize, hold, grasp, turn, or otherwise work with hands, pick, pinch, or otherwise work with fingers, perceive such attributes of objects or materials as size, shape, temperature, or texture; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. Must be able to lift 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Continuous walking and standing. Must be able to identify, match, and distinguish colors. 

MMH provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.