3) - 20 hrs

VALOR HEALTH•Emmett, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision and direction of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician assists in purchasing, preparing, and distributing medications, maintaining drug inventory, charge capture, and other support functions as assigned. Level I Pharmacy Technician Principal Functions/Responsibilities Under the supervision of a Pharmacist: Orders, receives, and rotates pharmaceuticals and supplies. Delivers medications throughout the hospital and maintains medication kits, trays, and crash carts. Processes and delivers clinic medication orders. Repackages and labels bulk medication into unit dose packaging. Inspects medication storage and preparation areas at least monthly to identify and replace outdated and unusable drugs. Audits records of medications dispensed to patients and ensures appropriate charge capture and documentation. Investigates discrepancies and informs Pharmacy Director. Files and maintains pharmacy records. Creates all required documentation as required. Responds to recalls including removal of product, documentation, quarantining, and return. Processes expired products for return to reverse distributor or disposal. Maintains the Pharmacy Department in a clean and orderly manner. Assists with immediate use non-hazardous sterile compounding according to standards of practice and policy. Performs assigned training and competency activities. Assists in the training of Level I Pharmacy Technicians. Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement activities. Performs assigned quality control activities and audits. Demonstrates ability to deal with problems by assessing and prioritizing each situation. Accepts assignments based on workload, priority, needs, and the qualifications and competencies of self; reaches out for assistance when necessary. Actively engages in discussions by contributing relevant ideas, insights, and constructive feedback. Demonstrates strong listening skills and considers diverse perspectives while participating in collaborative problem-solving processes. Shows commitment to decisions by providing full support for final outcomes. Brings any new information that may require decisions to be reconsidered up for consideration as it develops, ensuring the team remains responsive and adaptive. Works closely with other staff, co-workers, peers and other members of the health care team to ensure a positive and effective work environment. Initiates problem solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective workplace relationships with peers. Takes the opportunity to own, address and resolve complaints or needs within scope. Help others to practice and promote Valor Health's commitment to service excellence Maintains confidentiality of all personnel and patient information including electronic and print. Performs other duties as assigned. Level II Pharmacy Technician Principal Functions/Responsibilities Under the supervision of a Pharmacist: All items listed within Level I Pharmacy Technician Assists in the training of Level I & II Pharmacy Technicians Performs non-hazardous sterile compounding in IV suite Helps maintain non-hazardous compounding suite including cleaning, stocking, outdating, monitoring, surface sampling, recertification, and associated documentation. Performs other duties as assigned. Level III Pharmacy Technician Principal Functions/Responsibilities Under the supervision of a Pharmacist: All items listed within Level I & II Pharmacy Technician Assists in the training of Level I, II, III Pharmacy Technicians Performs hazardous sterile compounding in IV suite Helps maintain hazardous compounding suite including cleaning, stocking, outdating, monitoring, surface sampling, recertification, and associated documentation. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Idaho Pharmacy Technician Licensure (required)
BLS (required - must obtain within 6 months of hire)
Must be employed at least one year to move to Level II
Must meet the qualifications and requirements of a Level I Pharmacy Technician
Must meet the qualifications and requirements of a Level II Pharmacy Technician
Minimum of one year of inpatient hospital pharmacy experience (required)
Two years of inpatient hospital pharmacy experience (required)
One year of non-hazardous sterile compounding experience (required) – may substitute hazardous sterile compounding experience
Must be able to read, write, and speak English clearly.

Nice To Haves

PTCB or NHA Certified Technician (preferred)
One year of non-hazardous sterile compounding experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Orders, receives, and rotates pharmaceuticals and supplies.
Delivers medications throughout the hospital and maintains medication kits, trays, and crash carts.
Processes and delivers clinic medication orders.
Repackages and labels bulk medication into unit dose packaging.
Inspects medication storage and preparation areas at least monthly to identify and replace outdated and unusable drugs.
Audits records of medications dispensed to patients and ensures appropriate charge capture and documentation.
Investigates discrepancies and informs Pharmacy Director.
Files and maintains pharmacy records.
Creates all required documentation as required.
Responds to recalls including removal of product, documentation, quarantining, and return.
Processes expired products for return to reverse distributor or disposal.
Maintains the Pharmacy Department in a clean and orderly manner.
Assists with immediate use non-hazardous sterile compounding according to standards of practice and policy.
Performs assigned training and competency activities.
Assists in the training of Level I Pharmacy Technicians.
Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement activities.
Performs assigned quality control activities and audits.
Assists in the training of Level I & II Pharmacy Technicians
Performs non-hazardous sterile compounding in IV suite
Helps maintain non-hazardous compounding suite including cleaning, stocking, outdating, monitoring, surface sampling, recertification, and associated documentation.
Assists in the training of Level I, II, III Pharmacy Technicians
Performs hazardous sterile compounding in IV suite
Helps maintain hazardous compounding suite including cleaning, stocking, outdating, monitoring, surface sampling, recertification, and associated documentation.