Outpatient (Retail) Pharmacy Technician - Southlake Campus

The University of Kansas Health System • Lenexa, KS

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About The Position

This position will assist in accurate medication order filling, compounding and record keeping to assure timely delivery of medications. This position will include responsibility to prepare medications using appropriate technique and equipment. Medications include, but are not limited to intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition, oral bulk/unit-dose or prepackaged medications, compounds, and investigational drugs.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) successful initial completion of PTCB or equivalent National Pharmacy Technician Certification examination
• Pharmacy Technician Registration - State Board of Pharmacy upon Hire
• Technician must maintain certification on an ongoing basis and complete all continuing education requirements

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree
• 1 or more years experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy offering comprehensive pharmacy services
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR equivalent National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Responsibilities

• Performs ALL duties defined by standard work or other guidelines communicated by leadership under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist
• Operates computer systems to accurately input medication orders and obtain necessary patient information
• Assists in maintaining pharmacy inventory and record keeping in accordance with state and federal law
• Reports medication errors on a continuous basis
• Assures timely distribution of prescribed medications and stock items as needed
• Utilizes effective listening and communication skills
• Maintains supervisor awareness of personal and team activities affecting the department
• Exhibits proactive problem solving to address issues impacting departmental services
• Maintains a plan for personal development and completion of competency validation records
• Participates in personal goal setting and ongoing development of team members
• Shares expertise by participating in the orientation and education of pharmacy employees and students
• Participates in the quality management program with the goal of improving services
• Monitors and documents Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) for progress in meeting QI goals
• Provides guidance and education to staff on Quality Management priorities and projects
• Upholds the quality of the Patient Management Program

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED