Certified Pharmacy Technician/Trainee - Echo Cliffs

Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation•Coppermine, Arizona

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides services at the TCRHCC main campus and satellite clinics, offering pharmacy services to ambulatory patients, group home patients, dialysis patients, and hospitalized patients. The role involves the review, preparation, document-checking, labeling, dispensing, and quality assurance of medications. Responsibilities include maintaining a sanitary work environment and patient area, managing and restocking pharmaceutical inventory, and ordering supplies. This position requires working rotational shifts, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. There is an opportunity for career advancement through promotion (for trainees) or tier levels (for certified technicians) based on licensure, certification, and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Current Pharmacy Technician Trainee Licensure in any state or territory of the United States (for Trainee)
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association (for Trainee)
Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training program or at least one year of experience working as a pharmacy technician trainee (for Trainee)
A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers.
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.
Must have and maintain a current Pharmacy Technician Licensure in any state or territory of the United States (for CPT I)
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 (for CPT 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) (for CPT I)
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 (for CPT II)
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 (for CPT III)
Electronic Medication cabinet experience
Excellent communications skills (writing and verbal)

Nice To Haves

Must have and maintain an Immunization administration certificate (for CPT II)
Must have and maintain Certified Compounding Sterile Preparation Technician (CPST) (for CPT III)

Responsibilities

Complete activities/duties as allowed by the Pharmacy Technician Trainee license under the supervision of a Certified Technician or a licensed Pharmacist.
Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Complete and document regular inspections in medication storage areas.
Receive and count inbound supplies and store properly in assigned locations.
Use pharmacy software to research customer orders and information and to process each step of the medication order preparation and dispensing.
Provide excellent customer service to patients in person or over the phone.
Review prescriptions for legally required elements.
Accurately fill prescriptions/medication orders including selection of correct medication, counting medication quantity, preparation of the medication, and labeling vials/packaging.
Utilize and maintain pharmacy automation systems for medication storage, preparation and dispensing.
Complete inventory cycle counts and participate in discrepancy resolution and reconciliation.
Replenish pharmacy medication inventory and supplies.
Assist pharmacist in medication dispensing tasks.
Communicate effectively and collaborate within the department and TCRHCC and with external customers with tact and diplomacy.
Ensure proper PPE is worn at all times while on duty.
Complete all donning and doffing of PPE in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly.
Complete all routine cleaning and decontamination processes for surfaces potentially contaminated by a communicable disease.
Perform additional duties as assigned.
Reviews basic chart screening procedures, which include allergies, and weight/age-based dosing information during prescription data entry into Pharmacy Program.
Receives, types, labels, and fills medication orders and prescriptions appropriately followed by a final check by the Pharmacist.
Maintains all prescription and order records, usually through an electronic filing system, for health and billing purposes.
Works with pharmacy billers and other pharmacy staff to complete billing of prescription claims to the extent possible and appropriate.
Provide consistent accurate information to patients and other customers, in person and by phone.
Accurately dispenses prescriptions to patients, verifying patient identity and offering counseling from a Pharmacist.
Works efficiently with pharmacy electronic and automated systems, including Pyxis, Parata, Accuvax, Propharm, Allscripts, etc.
Works closely with other pharmacy staff, health care providers, and patients to avoid and resolve discrepancies, complications, and medication errors.
Draws up single doses of injectable medications or vaccines as required under the supervision of a Pharmacist.
Routinely inspects assigned drug storage areas to ensure proper storage, security and prepares proper documentation.
Participates in scheduled and organized continuing education programs as conducted by the Pharmacist, Nursing or Medical Staff.
Receives and fills orders from the inpatient units, field clinics, etc. with appropriate drugs followed by a final check by the Pharmacist.
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.
Coordinates efforts with nurses and other health professionals to ensure adequate supply levels are always available on the units/wards.
Must demonstrate leadership in the work environment, promote harmony and customer service.
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.
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.
Complete all donning and doffing tasks in a safe acceptable method and discard of used PPE accordingly. Complete provided training.
Completes all electronic health record entries accurately and timely pertinent to patient care role.
Participates in departmental workflow and or testing teams as related to electronic health record or other project initiatives.
Performs all other duties as assigned.