Clinical Pharmacy Technician - Prescriptions & Compounding

Katmai Government Services; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Katmai Government Services seeks a Pharmacy Technician to fill prescriptions under a Pharmacist's supervision at a Colorado Military Health System facility. You will prepare medications, fill containers, and label bottles while receiving and storing supplies.

Responsibilities include verifying prescriptions, handling controlled substances, and documenting changes in the EHR; collaborate with pharmacists and nurses and ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a Pharmacy Technician program accredited by ASHP, or certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program.
• Be capable of functioning independently as a pharmacy technician and able to obtain national certification within 1 year of employment.
• Must have and maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Red Cross.
• Must obtain and maintain the site’s health screening and immunization requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks.
• Must obtain and maintain all credentialing documents listed by Katmai’s Credentialing Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Check prescriptions for patient eligibility, drug availability, usage, dosage, mode and rate of administration, and directions for completeness.
• Fill prescriptions, including controlled drugs, by selecting correct drug and dosage form and packaging.
• Handle drugs with care to ensure legal compliance and proper record-keeping; secure storage areas.
• Notify pharmacist or prescriber of questionable dosages or interactions based on medication profile review.
• Consult with pharmacist and advise nurses on contraindications, side effects, and adverse reactions.
• Determine validity of drugs prescribed by physician extenders on their lists.
• Provide guidance on Pharmacy and Therapeutics policies and related regulations to staff.
• Annotate prescriptions to show dispensing checks have been performed.
• Refer to standard texts to stay updated on drugs and new uses.
• Compound medications for inpatients or outpatients as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Pharmacy knowledge

Tools

CHCS

AHLTA

Job description

Katmai Government Services seeks a Pharmacy Technician to fill prescriptions under a Pharmacist's supervision at a Colorado Military Health System facility. You will prepare medications, fill containers, and label bottles while receiving and storing supplies.

Responsibilities include verifying prescriptions, handling controlled substances, and documenting changes in the EHR; collaborate with pharmacists and nurses and ensure compliance with applicable laws and standards.