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Institutional Pharmacy Solutions is Hiring a FULL-TIME Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Surprise, AZ Near Surprise, AZ
JOB DESCRIPTION: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
Compensation: $16 - $18
Great opportunity for a licensed Pharmacist to work for a growing family-owned company and family friendly employer. Our employees who excel find opportunity and advancement with new challenges. With operating hours Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm, no nights or weekends, and major holidays off, our Team enjoys life/work balance. With a rewarding career as part of an MMG company, you can end each day knowing you are working to improve the quality of life to an underserved community and their families, as well as your own. With integrity, compassion, excellence, and innovation, we are Real People offering Real Solutions to bring Real Value every day.
The following job description identifies the qualifications and standards for Pharmacy Technicians employed by Institutional Pharmacy Solutions (IPS). Pharmacy Technicians will meet the following requirements and competencies listed below. Pharmacy Technicians report directly to the Director of Pharmacy and to the Pharmacist on duty.
JOB SUMMARY:
- ❖ Improve medication safety by assisting pharmacists in collecting up-to-date prior-to- admission medication lists for patients admitted to the hospital.
- ❖ Update and clarify allergy information in patient records.
- ❖ Optimize the medication history collection process.
- ❖ Obtain complete and accurate records.
- ❖ Assist the pharmacist in filling physician orders for medications.
- ❖ Enter orders into pharmacy system.
- ❖ Prepare and load medications into Automated Dispensing Machines (ADM).
- ❖ Inventory control, reports review, and other related duties.
- DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Demonstrates Competencies in the Following Areas:
- ❖ Perform medication history assessments for new admissions to the hospital and provide complete information regarding each medication identified (i.e., drug, dose, route, frequency, indication, last dose taken/time).
- ❖ Assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing drugs, maintaining the drug inventory, and maintenance of records.
- ❖ Assist pharmacists in providing drug information and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
- ❖ Prepare select reports and MARs, if applicable.
❖ Verify patient allergy information and ensure complete documentation (i.e., substance,
allergy category, reaction description).- ❖ Must be able to identify and understand dosage variations and consult pharmacists if questions arise.
- ❖ Coordinate medication history assessment with multidisciplinary team.
❖ Document the medication history and allergy information in the electronic medical
record accurately and in a timely manner.- ❖ Assist pharmacists with managing pharmacy inventory including medication ordering, returns, outdates, and supplies in a timely manner.
- ❖ Assist pharmacists with performing monthly medication room inspection(s).
- ❖ Maintain the Pharmacy Department in a clean and orderly manner.
- ❖ Perform all duties in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or health care errors.
Updated: 03/27/2023
JOB DESCRIPTION: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
❖ Adhere to all hospital and pharmacy regulations, policies, and guidelines. ❖ Perform other pharmacy-related duties as requested or required.
Professional Responsibilities:
- ❖ Complete annual continuing education and competency requirements.
❖ Adhere to regulatory requirements including all state and federal regulations and TJC
Standards.- ❖ Actively participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
- ❖ Work at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with administration, physicians, and staff in all departments.
- ❖ Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner.
- ❖ Attend department staff meetings, in-services, and annual review as scheduled.
- ❖ Read and acknowledge all staff meeting minutes.
Regulatory Requirements:
- ❖ Possess and maintain a valid professional license/certification/registration issued by the State Board of Pharmacy.
- ❖ Abide by and uphold the privacy rule standards of HIPAA.
Minimum Employment Requirements
❖ High School Diploma or GED.
Preferred Qualifications:
❖ Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification. ❖ Minimum of two (2) years pharmacy technician experience. ❖ Knowledge of common medication doses and forms.
Language Skills:
❖ Able to write legibly, speak, and read English proficiently.
Skills:
- ❖ Produce accurate work with careful attention to detail.
❖ Possess the necessary interpersonal and communication skills required to interact with
patients, coworkers, and other healthcare professionals.- ❖ Ability to prioritize tasks in a high-volume work environment.
- ❖ Ability to adapt to changes in workload and schedule to meet patient needs.
- ❖ Ability to work independently.
Updated: 03/27/2023
JOB DESCRIPTION: PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
8. Physical Demands:
❖ Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.
Job Summary
Full Time
$36k-44k (estimate)
07/23/2023
05/13/2024
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