Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Description:This incumbent demonstrates consistent application of
knowledge and skills in assisting the pharmacist in the execution of
appropriate, safe, efficacious, efficient, and cost-effective
pharmaceutical care. The incumbent participates in many procedural aspects of
pharmacy practice under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist or technician
supervisor and is an integral part of the pharmacy team.

Schedule

Full-time 8-hourshifts, rotating weekends, holidays, and evenings

Scope

1.Assists with all phases of pharmacy services while under the supervision of
a pharmacist.
2. Answers phones.
3. Prepares and delivers medications for dispensing.
4. Utilizes pharmacy technology effectively to distribute medications.
5. Accurately fills and maintains medications supplies in the automatic
dispensing system including verifying and monitoring controlled substance
inventories as required. Packages and labels medications accurately and
appropriately to minimize waste. Verifies and monitors controlled substance
inventories as required by daily shift assignment.
6. Compounds medications in accordance with state law and policy. Performs
calculations as necessary for accurate compounding. Prepares medication orders
(i.e., chemotherapy, IV admixtures, compounding) according to
established policies, procedures, and protocols. Prepares complex sterile
compounded IV products, including daily batch orders, stat and other
emergency medications and TPN formulations.
7. Maintains appropriate records as required by regulation and policy.
8. Ensures pharmacy cleanliness and orderliness.
9. Assists the pharmacist in collecting clinical and other patient information
as required.
10. Effectively manages pharmacy inventory to ensure security, accuracy,
cost. effectiveness, and 340B/Charging management as required.
11. Escalates items to the pharmacist for review as appropriate based on
urgency, regulations, and scope.
12. Completes advanced tasks consistent with scope as assigned by management.
13. Participates in quality and patient safety initiatives. Identifies
potential areas for improvement including processes that could be streamlined
or revised to improve patient satisfaction. Identifies potential safety
hazards that may create problems for patients and/or staff, and takes
appropriate actions. Participates in departmental meetings, contributing
ideas or feedback.
14. Promotes mission, vision, and values of SCL Health, and abides by
service behavior standards.
15. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Required
High School or equivalent is required
Pharmacy technician certification (CPhT) through PTCB or EXcPT or other
certifying board andsuccessful registration/certification/licensure with
the state of practice as a Certified PharmacyTechnician (not
“in-training” or “provisional”) is required Any lapse or failure to
meet these requirements will result in immediate termination At the discretion
of the hiring manager,applicants who are not yet certified may be hired as
Level I technicians for a limited time while they are pursing their
certificati

Preferred
Associates or bachelors degree is desirable Technician training is preferred
BLS
Two (2) years working as a certified pharmacy tech in a hospital or
infusion pharmacy setting is preferred

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each
essential dutysatisfactorily. The requirements list must be representative of
the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure,
experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Regular attendance to perform work on site during regularly scheduled business
hours ….. or scheduled shifts is required Ability to communicate effectively
and diplomatically within a multi-functional team Strong organizational skills
and attention to detail Ability to successfully function in a fast paced,
service oriented environment Competent in understanding and usage of computers
and software programs, including the Microsoft Office Suite and Google.
Ability to learn new applications relevant to the position.

Physical Requirements:Physical RequirementsCarrying,
hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing.

Location:St. Marys Regional Hospital

Work City:Grand Junction

Work State:Colorado

Scheduled Weekly Hours:24

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate
dependent upon experience.$17.95 – $27.32

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we
provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of
programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living
healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

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