Pharmacy Tech II (PRN) - Pharmacy - UH Lakewood Medical Center (varied shifts)

University Health • Lakewood, CO

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for daily maintenance of drug distribution system. Has a working knowledge of medication usage, dosage forms, and pharmaceutical calculations. Participates in all aspects of the inpatient medication use process including but not limited to, distribution of medications from pharmacy to patient care areas, proficiency in sterile and non-sterile IV compounding, medication repackaging, proper handling of controlled substances, working effectively with pharmacy automation, the hospital electronic health record, and all applicable information systems as required by the role. Successful candidates must be able to receive direction or instruction on a regular basis regarding tasks and priorities. All pharmacy technicians work under direct supervision of a pharmacist at all times. All candidates are expected to promoted quality improvement, staff and patient safety, and cultural diversity through department operations and by personal performance. TMC employees are expected to present a courteous and helpful demeanor to all patients, visitors, other Truman employees/medical staff members, or any other person an employee encounters while representing Truman Medical Center.

Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent
• Active Missouri Board of Pharmacy license
• Previous experience entering information into computers
• Must successfully passed the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination
• Verbal communications skills required to discuss work issues and tasks with co-workers
• Typing skills required to operate typewriter or computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds to perform stock work

Nice To Haves

• Pharmaceutical work experience and general knowledge of pharmaceutical terminology and products preferred
• Prior pharmacy experience preferred
• Will consider non-certified technician applicants

Responsibilities

• Daily maintenance of drug distribution system.
• Distribution of medications from pharmacy to patient care areas.
• Proficiency in sterile and non-sterile IV compounding.
• Medication repackaging.
• Proper handling of controlled substances.
• Working effectively with pharmacy automation, the hospital electronic health record, and all applicable information systems as required by the role.
• Receive direction or instruction on a regular basis regarding tasks and priorities.
• Promote quality improvement, staff and patient safety, and cultural diversity through department operations and by personal performance.
• Present a courteous and helpful demeanor to all patients, visitors, other Truman employees/medical staff members, or any other person an employee encounters while representing Truman Medical Center.

Benefits

• University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees.
• UH is an equal opportunity employer.
• We value and celebrate our differences.
• We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED