Pharmacy Tech

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center • Warren Air Force Base, WY

233d

About The Position

A Day in the Life of a Pharmacy Tech Works under the supervision of the Pharmacy Operations Manager and the pharmacist(s) on duty. Assists pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the inventory, and maintaining patient records. All Pharmacy Technician work must be verified by a registered pharmacist. Assists the department and patient care areas in identification and resolution of patient safety issues related to medication use.

Requirements

• Current Pharmacy Technician license from the Wyoming State Board of Pharmacy

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare / Inpatient pharmacy experience
• Customer service experience

Responsibilities

• Procures and distributes drug orders per physician request, pharmacist request or prearranged work assignment.
• Compounds intravenous admixture or other sterile products including chemotherapy accurately using aseptic technique.
• Packages unit dose medications according to policy.
• Replenishes medications in floor stock and patient care areas and automation systems accurately and rotates stock to ensure use before expiration.
• Fills orders, kits, carts, and requisitions accurately.
• Receives, inventories, and distributes controlled substances according to legal guidelines.
• Checks inventory for adequate supply and outdated items.
• Answers the phone and requests from CRMC staff and makes deliveries to patient care areas.
• Keeps pharmacy areas clean, neat, and well organized and equipment maintained.
• Maintains professional appearance and attitude, following applicable dress codes.
• Keeps pharmacy records filed and complete.
• Processes patient charges and credits.
• Troubleshoots and corrects automation system problems and refers appropriately.
• Assists in processes for the purchasing and receiving of items from wholesalers and other vendors in the absence of pharmacy buyer.
• Restocks medication and IV areas.
• Participates in performance improvement activities, meets quality goals, and promotes safety.
• Completes inspection of medication storage area within required timeframe.
• Performs data collection and analysis as requested.
• Reports all errors, inefficiencies, and inaccuracies to management.
• Provides suggestions for improvement where appropriate.
• Consistently contributes to the team effort (e.g., assist co-workers when need is observed or upon request, offer constructive suggestions, exhibit willingness to resolve problems as they arise).
• Precepts students and new staff as assigned.
• Cross trains in multiple pharmacy specialties as directed by pharmacy leadership.

Benefits

• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan Forgiveness Eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed