Pharmacy Technician, Certified - Part Time

Guthrie County Hospital•Guthrie Center, IA

About The Position

Perform drug distribution, storage, inventory control, billing, and clerical functions associated with pharmacy services under the supervision of a pharmacist. The position supports inpatient unit-dose distribution, medication preparation, inventory management, drug storage inspections, sterile-compounding quality assurance, billing and recordkeeping, and medication-safety initiatives while following hospital policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Hospital pharmacy experience.
Training in medical and pharmacy terminology.

Responsibilities

Prepare medications for pharmacist review before dispensing, distribution, or delivery to the hospital and its partners, following safe medication practices and pharmacy policies.
Support the inpatient unit-dose drug distribution system, including filling automated dispensing machines, packaging unit-dose medications, and non-sterile extemporaneous compounding.
Perform inventory-management functions and communicate with wholesalers and suppliers about returns, discrepancies, and invoices.
Review drug recalls, check inventory, and return recalled drugs according to instructions.
Prepare shipments of outdated or improperly stored medications for the reverse pharmaceutical distributor and track credits for returned drugs.
Track 340B drug utilization from eligible hospital areas and assist with procuring eligible inventory.
Arrange courier services for drug transportation and use hospital transportation to obtain medications from other pharmacies when courier service is unavailable.
Ensure drugs are stored and secured appropriately and storage areas are clean and organized.
Check and document temperatures of hospital refrigerators and freezers designated for drug storage.
Inspect drug storage areas monthly in the hospital, every other month at each GCH clinic, and every six months at EMS squads; submit inspection reports to the Director of Pharmacy.
Keep the pharmacy clean and organized, including dispensing and work surfaces, computers, Pyxis surfaces and keyboards, and shelves.
File pharmacy records, including controlled-substance records, according to legal requirements and pharmacy policies.
Assist Accounts Payable and the Director of Pharmacy with invoices as needed.
Enter drug charges electronically; track and submit interdepartmental and EMS charges to accounting monthly.
Assist patients with Medicare Part D out-of-pharmacy network applications as requested.
Perform and document quality assurance related to sterile-compounding operations; clean sterile-compounding rooms according to policy and document the work; monitor and document pressure differentials.
Maintain drug-database information in the pharmacy information system and automated dispensing system as assigned and instructed by the Pharmacy Director.
Submit PMP Aware information for controlled substances sent home from the ER.
Promote and ensure patient and staff safety; remain current on medication-safety alerts, suggest process improvements, and assist with implementing medication-safety initiatives.
Follow infection-control policies, including isolation precautions, hand washing, and use of PPE.
Follow hospital procedures for disposal of sharps, biohazardous waste, and hazardous drugs.
Follow HIPAA regulations and maintain confidentiality of patient, employee, and organizational records.
Comply with federal and state regulatory requirements applicable to GCH operations and the GCH compliance program.
Present professionally and pursue relevant professional growth and development, including educational opportunities and reading or contributing to current literature.
Perform other duties as assigned.