Acute Pharmacy Technician
Company: Banner Health
Location: Torrington
Posted on: May 3, 2024
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Job Description:
Primary City/State:Torrington, WyomingDepartment Name:
Pharmacy-HospWork Shift: DayJob Category:Pharmacy*UP TO A $2,500
SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE*Innovation and highly trained staff. Our
Pharmacy team members play a critical role in ensuring the best
care for our patients. Join a nationally recognized leader that
values excellence and begin making a difference in people's lives.
Apply today! -As an Acute Pharmacy Technician at Torrington
Community Hospital, you will work under the supervision of the
Pharmacist performing routine duties in packaging, distribution,
non-sterile compounding, and record-keeping of pharmaceutical
supplies. This position serves as a liaison between the customer
and the pharmacist. You will use automated dispensing technology or
requisition to restock medications to nursing and ancillary areas
after checking by a Pharmacist. -The job does require use of
Microsoft programs including Excel, Word, and TEAMS along with site
specific programs. You will be expected to maintain a safe and
clean working environment by complying with all policies, laws, and
regulations. Your schedule will be working 4-6 hours a day Monday -
Friday with a start time of either 8AM or 9AM.Recruiter to provide
sign-on eligibility during the interview process.Community Hospital
in Torrington, Wyo. is a 25-bed critical access hospital. We take
pride in providing thoughtful medical care to residents in
southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities, and we live
our commitment to these communities in many ways. In fact, with the
recent completion of an extensive expansion and remodel initiative,
we are at an exciting and pivotal point in our development. We
offer an innovative environment that includes digital mammography,
a state-of-the-art emergency department, electronic medical records
and a computerized OB system designed to reduce the chances of
complications during labor and delivery. In addition, our location
in close proximity to the Black Hills, Rocky Mountains and Denver
offers a wide variety of lifestyle advantages, including small town
charm and limitless recreational activities.POSITION SUMMARYThis
position will work under the supervision of the pharmacist
performing routine duties in packaging, distribution, non-sterile
compounding, and record-keeping of pharmaceutical supplies. Serves
as a liaison between the customer and the pharmacist. Becomes
proficient in preparing compounded intravenous medications, total
parenteral nutrition products, and chemotherapeutic agents within
compliance with USP regulations. Effectively uses pharmacy computer
systems to investigate and respond to missing medication requests.
Consistently demonstrates an ability to assess a situation,
consider alternatives, and choose the appropriate course of action.
May educate and train peer Pharmacy Technicians, Technician
Externs, Technician Trainees, and volunteers. - Must demonstrate
the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to
the age of the patients.CORE FUNCTIONS1. -Identifies medications
and other items for reorder as necessary to maintain a continuous
inventory of medications and supplies. Receives, checks-in, and
restocks medications ordered through the wholesaler and other
vendors verifying all quantities against invoices. Assesses
practical ways to deal with shorted items and short-dated or
unusable items. -2. -Manages users within the automated dispensing
technology database as per policy. Investigates discrepancies and
troubleshoots malfunctions in automated dispensing technology. -3.
-Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills and is customer service
oriented in all contacts with patients, visitors and staff.
Responds to standard requests from internal customers. Interacts
primarily with department personnel, cross-department personnel,
internal customers, patients and physicians. -4. May use automated
dispensing technology or requisition to restock medications to
nursing and ancillary areas after checking by a pharmacist. When
allowed by law and policy, and upon completion of proper
training/competency assessment, may restock automated dispensing
technology using barcode scanning verification devices. Restocks
medications to all areas outside automated dispensing technology
which may include but not limited to trays, code carts and
emergency boxes. -5. Compounds non-sterile medication products.
Understands and appropriately follows all product
worksheets/recipes for documentation and check processes.
Understands and adheres to all applicable USP compounding
guidelines. Demonstrates knowledge of and consistently performs
calibrations of equipment and accurately measures components for
compounding. Repackages bulk medications into unit of use
packaging. Completes accurate documentation of medications
compounded and repackaged per policy. -6. Maintains a safe and
clean working environment by complying with all policies, laws, and
regulations. Performs quality control activities such as monthly
nursing unit inspections and pharmacy section checks in a timely
manner. Completes documentation of refrigerator temperatures, and
equipment maintenance activities as required. -7. Handles narcotic
medications following all federal and legal requirements as set
through policy and procedure. Understands all regulatory
requirements for receiving, compounding, repackaging, and
distribution for controlled substances. Consistently adheres to all
storage and inventory movement documentation requirements for
controlled substances.8. Becomes proficient in performing
compounding and labeling of intravenous non-hazardous compounds
using proper sterile and aseptic technique as appropriate to the
site of care. Understands the different product lines in sterile
populations (adult, pediatric, and neonate). Completes all required
environmental cleaning procedures. Documents all required tasks and
other information per policy.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS -Requires
Pharmacy Technician licensure and active Pharmacy Technician
certification OR Pharmacy Intern licensure in the state of
practice. Incumbents in Arizona are also required to provide the AZ
Board of Pharmacy Wallet Card at time of hire. -Ability to complete
moderate to difficult mathematical calculations using a hand-held
calculator is required. Strong customer service focus, exceptional
communication skills, strong attention to detail, prioritization
capabilities, superior problem-solving skills, and ability to
multi-task. Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly
medication management information system software, Microsoft
applications and automated dispensing systems. Must demonstrate
effective oral and written communication skills for interfacing
with all levels of staff, physicians, patients, and other contacts.
-Employees working at Banner Behavioral Health Hospital must
possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire
and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.
Employees working at Banner MD Anderson or BUMC-P Whole Health
Counseling must possess a State of Arizona Department of Public
Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and
maintain the card for the duration of their employment.BSS Registry
Team members and Travelers are not eligible to drive on behalf of
Banner and are not required to possess a valid driver's license or
be eligible for coverage under the company's auto insurance
policy.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or
experience preferred.Our organization supports a drug-free work
environment.
Keywords: Banner Health, Cheyenne , Acute Pharmacy Technician, Healthcare , Torrington, Wyoming
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