Pharmacy Technician, Certified - PRN

Guthrie County Hospital•Guthrie Center, IA

About The Position

Come be a part of the GCH team! GCH has not only been named one of the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in the nation, but was recently named one of the TOP 20. We pride ourselves on our excellent patient care and exceptional staff, and we are looking to add to our team! We are looking to have a Certified Pharmacy Tech join us as a PRN employee working approximately 15 - 20 hours per week. JOB SUMMARY: Perform drug distribution, drug storage, inventory control, billing and clerical functions associated with the provision of pharmacy services under the supervision of a pharmacist.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB or ExCPT) upon hire or achieved no longer than one year after hire
Eligibility for registration as a pharmacy technician with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy

Nice To Haves

Hospital pharmacy experience and training in medical/pharmacy terminology preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare medications for a pharmacist to check prior to dispensing/distribution/delivery to the hospital and its partners according to safe medication practices and pharmacy policies and procedures.
Inpatient unit dose drug distribution system including, but not limited to, fill automated dispensing machine, packaging medications into unit dose packaging, and extemporaneous (non-sterile) compounding.
Perform functions related to inventory management.
Serve as a contact person with drug wholesalers and other suppliers with regard to drug returns, discrepancies, and questions about invoices.
Review drug recall notices, check inventory for recalled drugs, and return recalled drugs per instructions provided.
Prepare shipments of outdated and inappropriately stored mediations to the reverse pharmaceutical distributor and track credits for drugs returned.
Track 340B drug utilization from 340B-eligible areas of the hospital and assist with procurement of 340B-eligible drug inventory.
Arrange for courier services as needed for drug transportation; use hospital transportation to obtain medications purchased or borrowed from other pharmacies when the courier service is unavailable.
Ensure drugs are stored and secured appropriately and that drug storage areas are clean and organized.
Check and document temperatures of all refrigerators and freezers within the hospital designated for drug storage.
Perform drug storage area inspections monthly in the hospital, each GCH clinic every other month, and EMS squads every six months; complete and submit inspection reports to the Director of Pharmacy.
Keep pharmacy clean and organized, including cleaning dispensing and other work surfaces, computers and Pyxis surfaces and keyboards, and shelves.
File all pharmacy records, including controlled substance records, per legal requirements and pharmacy policy and procedures.
Assist Accounts Payable and Director of Pharmacy with invoices as needed.
Enter drug charges electronically.
Track and submit interdepartmental and EMS charges and submit to accounting monthly.
Assist patients with Medicare Part D out-of-pharmacy network applications as requested.
Performs and maintains documentation related to quality assurance of sterile compounding operations.
Clean sterile compounding rooms per policy and document.
Monitor and document pressure differential.
Maintain drug database information in the pharmacy information system and automated dispensing system as assigned and instructed by the Pharmacy Director.
Submit PMP Aware Info for controlled substances sent as take homes form the ER.
Promote and ensures patient and staff safety in all aspects of responsibilities.
Remains current with medication safety alerts, suggests changes to processes to improve medication safety, and assists with implementation of medication safety initiatives.
Adhere to infection control policies as appropriate including isolation precautions, hand washing, and use of PPE.
Follow hospital policies and procedures for disposal of sharps, biohazardous waste, and hazardous drugs.
Follow HIPAA regulations and ensure that the confidentiality of patients’ medical, personal, and financial records; employee records; and organizational records is maintained.
Comply with federal and state regulatory requirements related to the performance of GCH operations and requirements of the GCH compliance program.
Present self in a professional manner. Enhance professional growth and development through educational opportunities relevant to the job, as well as reading and/or contributing to current literature.
Perform other duties as assigned.