Job Description:

This incumbent demonstrates consistent application of knowledge and skills in assisting the pharmacist in the execution of appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective pharmaceutical care. The incumbent 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 shifts for this position will work variable day shifts, some weekends, and a couple of holidays required. 10 hour shifts rotating through IV, Chemo, Pyxis with these shift times (0630- 1700, 0730-1800, 0830-1900 during the week, weekend shifts (0630 - 1700, 1100-2130). 

Scope

As a Pharmacy Technician Outpatient you will:

Perform duties as a pharmacy technician  in a community pharmacy or specialty pharmacy department.

Participates in improvement initiatives and implementation of new processes and procedures. Coordinates orientation and training of new associates.

Participates in problem solving to address issues relating to patient safety, care and service- Supports and promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team and interdepartmentally to facilitate the departments ability to meet it's goals and objectives- Collaborates with department leadership team to coordinate care with other departments and promote the highest level of patient care and satisfaction- Participates in leading quality and performance improvement initiatives- Ensures compliance with applicable regulatory guidelines and established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety environmental and infection control standards- Assists with all phases of pharmacy services- Works with patients, providers and insurance companies to obtain prior authorizationsAnswers phones and notes from physicians in a timely mannerAccurately reads interprets and enters prescriptions in a timely manner- Routes questionable prescriptions to the pharmacist for completionMakes outbound calls / faxing physicians for prescription clarification, substitutions and formulary changes as neededPrepares medication orders according to established policies, procedures and protocolsAssists Pharmacist by gathering clinical information on patients- Packages and labels medications accurately and appropriately to minimize wasteVerifies and monitors controlled substance inventories as required by daily shift assignments- Completes charges from previous day's orders and assures that wastage is charged appropriately and eliminatedCompletes documentation according to departmental standards- Maintains cleanliness of all pharmacy working areas, including hazardous waste removal as necessary

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent.Technician training.Current Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT).At least two (2) years of work experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician in a hospital, retail or specialty pharmacy setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience compound sterile products in a cleanroom following cleanroom process. Products compounded include chemotherapy (will train to do chemo once competent on IV's)Drug name knowledgeFamiliarity with pharmacy automation (Pyxis/Omnicell)

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements

Carrying, hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing.

Location:

Platte Valley Hospital

Work City:

Brighton

Work State:

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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

$19.73 - $30.06

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Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.