Certified Pharmacy Technician Onsite Okinawa, Japan

Arcetyp LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

Arcetyp LLC is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician for an onsite role in Okinawa, Japan. The HCW will perform comprehensive pharmacy procedures, dispensing, consultations, and data entry in support of military and civilian prescriptions.

Compliance with HIPAA, DoD policies, and quality-improvement activities is required. Minimum qualifications include PTCB certification, strong communication skills, and proficiency with MS Office and pharmacy software.

Qualifications

• Possess and maintain a current PTCB certification.
• Read, write and understand English fluently.
• Maintain good communication with patients and health care personnel.
• Adhere to Navy/DoD and local instructions during term of contract.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word/Excel/Access/PowerPoint/Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Perform full range of pharmacy technician procedures.
• Dispense outpatient prescriptions and enter orders into databases.
• Support prescription processing and patient requests, monitor drug interactions and report adverse reactions.
• Maintain drug storage, review expired supplies, and produce reports.
• Assist with stocking, inventory, and not-in-stock reports as directed by supervisor.
• Operate pharmacy computer and robotic systems per protocols and participate in emergency preparedness drills.

Skills

Pharmacy procedures

Medication dispensing

HIPAA compliance

Customer service

Education

PTCB Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy databases

Job description

Arcetyp LLC is a growing small business that provides a broad range of consulting services to US Federal Government, US Military, and Commercial clients. Services include Management & IT Consulting, Program & Project Management, and Professional & Admin Services.

We accept direct hire candidates only, W2 employee hires. We do not accept 1099 independent consultants. We do not accept staffing firms. We do not accept corp-to-corp (C2C) candidates. We can't sponsor H1B.

Arcetyp LLC is looking for a Certified Pharmacy Technician. This position is onsite and located in Okinawa, Japan.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform a full range of pharmacy technician procedures.
• Perform pharmaceutical dispensing duties including filling new outpatient prescriptions, refilling prescriptions, and entering orders into databases.
• Perform information consultation duties including supporting new and refill prescriptions, supporting patient requests, supporting physician’s requests, monitoring fordrug interactions, and reporting adverse drug reactions.
• Perform quality improvement duties including performing drug storage inspection, reviewing expired supplies, and producing error and workload reports anddocumentation.
• Assist with supply process duties including assisting with stocking/restocking shelves, inventory maintenance, and producing not in stock reports as directed byGovernment Supervisor.
• Utilize pharmacy computer and robotic systems in accordance with MTF protocols.
• Participate in executing the Emergency Preparedness Plan (drills and actual emergencies) as scheduled by the MTF (typically semiannually).
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
• Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed by government supervisor.
• Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.
• Attend and/or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command, to include but not limited to online annual training provided by the MTF, disastertraining, infection control, Sexual Harassment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire and Safety, Chemical,Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE), and all other required training.
• Actively participate in the command’s Performance Improvement Program. Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identifyopportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.
• Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.
• Anticipate potential problems/emergencies and make appropriate interventions.
• Notify supervisor, director, or other designated person regarding problems that the HCW is unable to manage.
• Comply with the standards of The Joint Commission, applicable provisions of law, and the rules and regulations of any and all governmental authorities pertaining tolicensure and regulation of health care personnel and medical treatment facilities, the regulations and standards of medical practice and the MTF’s medical staffby laws.
• Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth.
• Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members.
• Provide training and/or direction as applicable to supporting government employe¬es (e.g., hospital corpsmen, students, etc.).
• Operate and manipulate automated systems such as CHCS, AHLTA, ADS, Essentris, and Clinical Information System (CIS), participate in clinical staff PerformanceImprovement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions, as prescribed by the Commander.
• Attend and participate in various meetings as directed by government supervisor.
• The HealthCare Worker (HCW) shall comply with the HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) privacy and security policies of the treatment facility.
• Providers shall obtain/maintain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) in accordance with DOD and MTF policy/instruction, as applicable. https://nppes.cms.hhs.gov/
• Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.
• Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives and prepare such records and reports as may be required. All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions.

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.
• Adhere to and comply with the Department of the Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and local instructions and notices in effect during the term of the contract.
• Practice aseptic techniques as necessary; comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and theuse of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
• Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.
• Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.
• Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient/significant others' rights, as identified within the MTF.
• Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
• Maintain DoD email account as directed by government supervisor.
• Exercise appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.
• Each HCW providing service under this contract or resultant task orders shall undergo an orientation and shall complete mandatory Navy and DoD on-line training asrequired.
• Be able to comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, Department of Defense, Department of Navy, Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and MTFinstructions and policies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess and maintain a current certification and registration by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
• HCW shall be in good standing, and under no restrictions, with the state licensure board in any state in which a license is held or has been held within the last 10 years.
• HCW shall be in good standing and under no sanction or suspension by the Federal Government.
• Possess and maintain current certification in either the American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers or American Heart Association Healthcare ProviderCourse.
• Able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language fluently and maintain good communication skills with patients and other health care personnel.
• Ability to pass all background/suitability checks.
• A valid driver’s license; ability to travel locally as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• A thorough understanding of the military lifestyle and experience working with military family members.
• Working knowledge of relevant military, state, federal, and local laws and resources.
• Highly developed written, oral, and presentation communication skills.

Min. Citizenship Status Required: U.S Citizenship.

LOCATION: Okinawa, Japan

COMPENSATION: Pay and benefits information for this position will be provided to interested candidates that apply. Arcetyp offers a package of compensation and benefits to full-time salaried employees. Pay and Benefits from our client: we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Arcetyp is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we highly value diversity of our workforce. We accept resumes from all interested parties and consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual preference, personal appearance, family responsibility, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or physical disability, matriculation, political affiliation, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.