What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at PeaceHealth?
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Job Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position.
The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $27.68 – $41.52.
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.
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
Education
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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.
For additional information or questions, please email Alexis Dress with the job ID #128164 at
Job Description
PeaceHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a Per Diem/Relief, 0.00 FTE, Day position.
The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $27.68 – $41.52.
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.
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.
Education
- 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: within 60 Days Certified Pharmacy Tech - Alaska and
- Required: Upon Hire Fingerprinting - State of Alaska for positions in Alaska
- Proficient computer and keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)
- Good mathematical and analytical skills (Required)
- Strong customer service skills including excellent communication skills (Required)
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workflow in a dynamic and sometimes chaotic environment (Required)
- Ability to take suggestions, corrections and directions from the pharmacists (Required)
- Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
- Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
- Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment (i.e. stretchers, wheelchairs, etc.).
- Frequent bending/ kneeling/ squatting/ stooping/ reaching/ grasping.
- Lift/Carry: Occasionally up to 25 lbs.
- Push/Pull: Occasionally up to 50 lbs. force.
- Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
- Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
- Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
- Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to
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.
For additional information or questions, please email Alexis Dress with the job ID #128164 at
Salary : $28 - $42