Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy Technician
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direct supervision of the Director of Pharmacy or other Registered Pharmacist the Pharmacy Technician supports and assists in the prescription filling process and inputs information into the computer system (as permitted by law and under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist). This position is responsible for performing supportive clerical and technical tasks to assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care. Accuracy reliability and excellent customer service skills are the cornerstone of the pharmacy technician expectations. May perform receiving and stores clerk functions.
The VFC Vaccine Coordinator is responsible for maintaining both private (CHN owned) and VFC vaccine inventory as well as ensuring compliance with all requirements of the VFC program. Requirements of the position include but are not limited to using AlertIIS to track private and VFC vaccine received administered wasted or expired. Ensuring proper training of personnel responsible for administering or handling vaccines and documentation of completed training in AlertIIS. Communicating with providers nurses and medical assistants and coordinating patient care to ensure accurate and appropriate vaccine use. The position is also responsible for attending yearly VFC inspections and completing any corrections found by the VFC inspector. This position reports directly to the Director of Pharmacy.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists in maintaining medication inventory including ordering stocking/organizing/ rotating checking expiration dates disposition of expired medications and maintaining purchasing records.
Manage Pyxis inventory including accurate selection and loading of medications evaluate medication use trends to maintain appropriate par levels and ensure removal of expired/damaged medications in a timely manner.
Record refrigerator/freezer temperatures daily ensuring that medications are stored at appropriate temperatures. Maintain refrigerator/freezer temperature logs.
Performs daily monthly and quarterly cleaning of the IV admixture areas.
Prepares IV admixtures under aseptic conditions. Compounds medications using standard formulas and processes such as weighing measuring and mixing ingredients.
Accurately prepare medications in unit of use containers ensuring correct labeling of medication and documentation.
Records refrigerator & freezer temperatures daily ensuring that medications are stored at appropriate temperatures.
Maintains refrigerator & freezer temperature logs. Documents temperature excursions if applicable.
Manages pharmacy vaccine inventory and ensures compliance with all aspects of the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program.
Ensures compliance with and usage of AlertIIS to track vaccine usage and trainings.
Works with Clinic providers nurses and medical assistants in all aspects of vaccine administration and recordkeeping
Performs other duties as assigned or requested to support the overall needs of the department and in accordance with Curry Health Networks Mission Vision and Shared Values.
SHARED VALUES
Service We service with understanding.
Teamwork We are one team each of us makes a difference.
Curiosity We promote learning.
Integrity we live by honesty trust and doing the right thing by our organizational values.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience
High School Diploma or the equivalent is required.
Must possess a valid unencumbered Oregon Pharmacy Technician license.
Must have passed a national pharmacy technician certification examination or complete within one year of hire.
Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of Oregon Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations to ensure adherence to all requirements.
Basic computer knowledge.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical Demands
Onthejob time is spent in the following physical activities:
None of the time: Taste of smell
Up to 1/3 of the time: Stand walk push/ pull stoop /kneel crawl
From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: sit talk or hear reach with hands
Up 2/3 of the time and more: Use hands to finger hand or feet
This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted as follows:
None of the time: More than 100 pounds
Up to 1/3 of the time: Up to 50 pounds
From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: N/A
Up to 2/3 of the time and more: N/A
This job has special vision requirements as follows: Close Vision Distance vision color vision ability to adjust focus
Work Environment
This job requires exposure to the following environmental conditions:
None of the time: Wet humid conditions work near moving mechanical parts outdoor weather conditions extreme cold extreme heat work with explosives risk of radiation vibration
Up to 1/3 of the time: Fumes from airborne particles toxic or caustic risk of electrical shock
From 1/3 to 1/2 of the time: N/A
The typical noise level for the work environment is: Moderate Noise
Hearing requirements: Ability to hear alarms on equipment Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff
This job requires the following repetitive motion actions:
0 hours: Repetitive use of foot control
From 1 2 hours per day: Grasping firm/heavy
From 34 hours per day: Grasping simple/light
From 56 hours per day: Repetitive use of hands fine dexterity
From 7 hours per day: N/A
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
