Pharmacy Technician - Claremore Clinic

Cherokee Nation•Claremore, OK

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician assists pharmacists in providing medications and other health care products to patients and serves as an interdepartmental liaison and pharmacy and patient advocate. The role provides health care services to eligible individuals in accordance with the self-governance compact and funding agreement between the Cherokee Nation and the United States under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act. The technician assists with medication preparation and dispensing; medication orders, packaging, inventory, and automated dispensing machines; medication compounding and related research; documentation and audits; and delivery of medications. The role also participates in performance improvement, quality management, accreditation readiness, and required annual education. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
No additional experience required.
Ability to understand and follow directions.
Oral and written communication skills.
Must possess Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and maintain it throughout employment; it may be obtained during orientation.
Must obtain a Pharmacy Technician Permit within 60 days of employment, as specified by the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy.
Must not be under sanction by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General or the General Services Administration, or listed on the specified exclusion or sanction lists.
Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.
Must be able to perform the described physical tasks, including frequent lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional movement of more than 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medication.
Compile and transmit daily medication orders and prepare off-schedule orders.
Prepack medications and maintain adequate supplies of prepackaged medications.
Review expired medication reports and remove expired products from active stock.
Perform narcotic audits according to policy.
Mix and compound oral and IV preparations as prescribed and labeled.
Research appropriate dilution, reconstitution, and stability.
Order, receive, and stock incoming medications and supplies in appropriate locations.
Stock, maintain, and reconcile automated dispensing machines to support medication availability and inventory control.
Maintain files, logs, and documentation according to policies and procedures.
Set up, monitor, and maintain the drug waste disposal unit.
Fill, label, package, and correctly deliver medications.
Participate in departmental performance improvement and quality management initiatives.
Participate in accreditation readiness and preparation.
Complete required annual education.
Perform other duties as assigned.