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Overview
This position will work under the supervision of the pharmacist and other pharmacy personnel. Performs routine duties in packaging, distribution and record keeping of pharmaceutical supplies.
Consistently demonstrates an ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives, and choose the appropriate course of action.
Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients being served.
Pharmacy Tech I, II and III positions available in our Retail and Inpatient Areas!
About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital
Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure.
In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work and play.
Available Inpatient Pharmacy Technician II and III Shifts :
Pharm Tech II and III : 4 x 10 hour shifts / varied
Available Retail Pharmacy Technician I, II and III Shifts :
Responsibilities
Selects and / or prepares medications, under direct supervision, as indicated on the patient medication orders. Places medications in patient boxes or in designated area for pharmacist to check, sends / delivers medications to nursing units as required.
May investigate missing medication requests.
Charges / credits patients for medications and intravenous solutions as appropriate. Restocks unused and credited returned medications.
May also prepare the daily bank deposit and financial reports, maintain databases and troubleshoot automated technology malfunctions.
Attends to customers and answers telephones in a courteous and timely manner. Serves as a liaison between the customer and the pharmacist.
May also take requests for prescription refills and obtain necessary authorizations.
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 wholesaler and other vendors. Assesses practical ways to deal with shorted items and short-dated or unusable items.
Restocks medications to all areas outside automated dispensing technology which may include but not be limited to trays, code carts and emergency boxes.
Investigates discrepancies in automated dispensing technology.
Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards.
Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.
Qualifications
Requires pharmacy technician licensure in the state of practice (where applicable).
Must possess good organizational, problem solving and computer skills. Must have good written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and other contacts.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of medication management information system software and automated dispensing systems.
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Last updated : 2024-05-16
Full Time
Hospital
$42k-53k (estimate)
05/01/2024
07/18/2024
foundationhealth.org
Fairbanks, AK
200 - 500
Hospital
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