Pharmacy Technician 2 Research
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Job Location:
Portland, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Department Overview
This position provides technical support to pharmacists through preparation of unit doses data entry delivery
of medications and cartfill exchange. Functions as a liaison and a point of contact for various pharmacy operations and interdisciplinary team members. Facilitate and prioritizes time sensitive duties which may include but are not limited to delivery of urgent medications pharmacy program support and operational procedures. Person working this shift is responsible for ensuring accountability and accuracy of standard operations procedures in these areas. Position works under direct supervision of a Pharmacist who is responsible for the safe and proper distribution and use of drugs in inpatients and outpatients who range in age
from neonates infants <1 year old children and adolescents ages 1-18 adults ages 19-65 and the elderly age
>65. Be able to perform duties as specified in Pharmacy Technician 1 Class specification as applicable to work
unit.
Function/Duties of Position
System optimization hardware maintenance user support reporting filetransmission and assistance in problem-solving pertaining to automation andtechnology.
Performs a detailed and thorough audit of controlled substances medicationsdispensed for a patient and reconciles against products documented asadminisered or returned to the pharmacy for wasting. Demonstrates the ability
to strengthen accountability identify suspected diversion and responds toknown or suspected diversion incidents to avoid serious patient care legaland compliance implications.
Assist pharmacist through performance of the following technical supportactivities:
Computer order entry of inpatient and outpatient orders.
Filling unit dose medication orders.
Select ordered medications from inventory to fill new orders or to provide 24-hours medication for distribution to patients room.
Answering telephone filing billing / crediting and medication profile maintenance.
Load and refill medications into automated dispensing cabinet stations.
Maintain manufacturing logs and documents to ensure compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Prioritize labels from new orders to assure that product is delivered to label location at least one hour prior to label due time.
Organize and restock work areas during and prior to end of shift and removeexpired medication.
Round to nursing locations; deliver items and remove excess anddiscontinued oral dosage and injectable dosage units from patients bins andrefrigerators and return to pharmacy for action.
Perform Unit Dose functions including:
Tube medications from pharmacy to hospital and clinic areas
Repackage medications for unit dose dispensing; maintain and replenishstock for emergency trays and kits.
Return medications to stock and perform credits.
Record refrigerator temperature daily.
Process narcotics for removal from Pharmacy inventory and orderreplacements as needed.
Maintain barcode medication integrity by ensuring medications are barcodedbefore leaving the pharmacy.
- Perform other technician duties as assigned based on operational needs.
Required Qualifications
High School Diploma active State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician License AND
1 year of pharmacy work experience or equivalent additional education; AND
Certification from the national Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or National Healthcareer Association. Certification must be maintained.
Must possess computer keyboarding skills.
Job Related Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
- Ability to read and understand medical-related terms.
- Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical mathematics calculations.
- Skill at manipulating small objects e.g. needles syringes ampules.
- Ability to use mechanical system for transfer of fluids.
- Knowledge of and skill at application of aseptic technique.
- Ability to establish priorities in workflow.
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to work under supervision of diverse Pharmacists.
Preferred Qualifications
- Formal pharmacy technician training program
- Inpatient and outpatient hospital pharmacy experience.
- Medical and scientific nomenclature
Additional Details
Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals and noise. Understand the difference of non-hazardous and hazardous medications; safely handle hazardous medications per regulatory guidelines. Flexibility in scheduling of shift times. Accountability for accuracy associated with performance of the duties to this position.
Benefits:
- Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
- Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
- Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
- Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
- 8 paid holidays per year
- Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
- Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
All are welcome
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Load & Unload
- LTC Pharmacy
- Typing
- Inventory Control
- Customer Service
- Hospital Experience
- Pharmacy Software
- Communication skills
- Math
- Pharmacy Technician Experience
- Order Entry
- Compounding Medications
About Company
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