Pharmacy Tech - Per Diem

WASHOE BARTON MEDICAL CLINIC•Gardnerville Ranchos, NV

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Tech assists the pharmacist in various aspects of pharmacy practice, excluding clinical decision making. This is a per diem position, meaning work is offered on an as-needed basis to fill in for individuals taking unplanned and/or planned time off.

Requirements

Must be minimum of 18 years of age.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Must be registered with the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician OR Must register with the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy as Pharmaceutical Technician in Training upon hire.
Will participate in on-the-job training to acquire experience that is commensurate with the duties of employment (for Pharmaceutical Technician in Training).
Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

One year hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform medication reconciliations and accurately document the provided information.
Properly check narcotics into an automated dispensing system (Pyxis).
Understand pharmacy billing system and how to accumulate charges.
Understand how to inventory Pyxis and resolve discrepancies.
Accurately order medications for the hospital and clinics.
Accurately prepare clinic orders.
Perform medication outdates accurately and in a timely manner.
Accurately deliver medications to the nurse and/or automated dispensing system.
Check the patient specific bins daily and remove any medications that do not belong to the patient.
Empty the return bins of all automated dispensing systems daily.
Fill orders on the Pyxis fill sheets accurately, promptly and at the correct time.
Possess knowledge of the pharmacy system for reordering medications and supplies.
Properly file invoices and purchase orders.
Ability to prepack medications in accordance with federal and state law.
Accurately check the infusion center schedule and properly order the required medications.
Understand the workflow of Intravenous preparation.
Follow directions of the pharmacist on duty regarding the preparation of IV medications.
Comply with USP 797 and USP 800 requirements.
Deliver IV solutions to the correct location and at the specified time.
Be cognizant of any past due, discontinued or outdated solutions or medications and report them to the pharmacist on duty.
Retrieve and credit all unused IV solutions and medications that have been discontinued when applicable.
Be willing and able to complete chemotherapy preparation training and adhere to USP 800 standards and CVH policy.