Pharmacy Technician

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a Part Time, 0.80 FTE, Day position. The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $24.67 - $37.03. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a licensed 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.

Details of the position

• Enter inpatient orders/prescriptions into the computer and prepare labels for medications to be checked by the pharmacist.

• Answer telephones when appropriate and within legal guidelines and direct calls to appropriate personnel.

• Inspects medications for outdates in patient care area Pyxis stations on a quarterly basis.

• Prepares IVs, PCAs, Epidurals and labels all IV products. Prepares chemotherapeutic intravenous medications as requested.

• Packages drugs into unit dose packaging and maintains packaging records.

• Reconstitutes medication by adding a specific quantity of distilled water requiring no calculation.

• Run fill lists and prepares medications for Cubies or Pyxis stations.

• Delivers medications and IVs to patient care areas. Delivers controlled substances to patient care areas, takes controlled substance physical inventories and reconciles controlled substance inventory counts.

• Data enters patient charges and credits.

• Check in the order, processes invoices, credits and backorders. Restocks medication on the shelves as needed and, if needed, purchases medication from suppliers.

• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you bring

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent

• Preferred: Experience in hospital pharmacy utilizing unit dose, IV admixtures, and pharmacy computer systems. Retail pharmacy experience considered and

• Required: Demonstrated customer service skills

• Required Upon Hire: Certified Pharmacy Tech - Washington.

For a full description of the position, or for questions, please contact Moussa Sangare at ~~~.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (~~~) .

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.

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