Pharmacy Technician Non-Certified

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

As a Pharmacy Tech you need to know how to :

Assist with all phases of pharmacy services while under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Answer phones.

Prepare and deliver medications for dispensing.

Utilize pharmacy technology effectively to distribute medications.

Accurately fill and maintain medications supplies in the automatic dispensing system including verifying and monitoring controlled substance inventories as required.

Package and label medications accurately and appropriately to minimize waste. Verify and monitor controlled substance inventories as required by daily shift assignment.

Compound medications in accordance with state law and policy. Perform calculations as necessary for accurate compounding.

Maintain appropriate records as required by regulation and policy.

Ensure pharmacy cleanliness and orderliness.

Assist the pharmacist in collecting clinical and other patient information as required.

Effectively manage pharmacy inventory to ensure security, accuracy, cost effectiveness, and 340B / Charging management as required.

Escalate items to the pharmacist for review as appropriate based on urgency, regulations, and scope.

Participate in quality and patient safety initiatives. Identify potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined or revised to improve patient satisfaction.

Identify potential safety hazards that may create problems for patients and / or staff, and take appropriate actions. Participate in departmental meetings, contributing ideas or feedback.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent- Current Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) or the ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire and must be maintained during employment

Preferred :

Associates or Bachelors Degree- Technician training- Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association- At least two (2) years working as a Pharmacy Technician

Physical Requirements :

Physical RequirementsCarrying, hearing / listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling / pushing, seeing.

Anticipated job posting close date :

05 / 10 / 2024

Location :

St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City : Grand Junction

Grand Junction

Work State : Colorado

Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

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

$ - $

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