Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Midnights

The University of Kansas Health System; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves assisting in the accurate filling of medication orders, compounding, and maintaining essential records to ensure timely delivery of medications. You will work under the supervision of licensed pharmacists while utilizing your communication and problem-solving skills to enhance departmental services. If you are passionate about patient care and have a background in pharmacy, this opportunity offers the chance to develop your skills in a supportive environment focused on quality management and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 1+ years experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accurate medication order filling and compounding.
• Maintain pharmacy inventory and report medication errors.
• Participate in the orientation and education of pharmacy employees.

Skills

Medication order filling

Compounding

Record keeping

Effective listening

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Computer systems

Job description

Position Title

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - Midnights Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: This position will assist in accurate medication order filling, compounding and record keeping to assure timely delivery of medications. This position will include responsibility to prepare medications using appropriate technique and equipment. Medications include, but are not limited to intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition, oral bulk/unit-dose or prepackaged medications, compounds, and investigational drugs.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs ALL duties defined by standard work or other guidelines communicated by leadership under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Operates computer systems to accurately input medication orders and obtain necessary patient information.
• Assists in maintaining pharmacy inventory and record keeping in accordance with state and federal law. Reports medication errors on a continuous basis.
• Assures timely distribution of prescribed medications and stock items as needed.
• Utilizes effective listening and communication skills. Maintains supervisor awareness of personal and team activities affecting the department. Exhibits proactive problem solving to address issues impacting departmental services.
• Maintains a plan for personal development and completion of competency validation records.
• Participates in personal goal setting and ongoing development of team members.
• Shares expertise by participating in the orientation and education of pharmacy employees and students.
• If applicable, participation in the quality management program is expected with the goal of improving services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions to improve and evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions.
• Responsibilities may include working to establish and maintain long and short term goals for the Quality Management Program; monitoring and documenting Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) for progress in meeting QI goals; and providing guidance and education to staff on Quality Management priorities and projects. If applicable, as part of the program, the staff will uphold the quality of the Patient Management Program to include the development and reassessment of the program.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or GED.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree
• 1 or more years experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy offering comprehensive pharmacy services.

Required Licensure and Certification

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) successful initial completion of PTCB or equiv National Pharmacy Technician Certification examination in accordance with Board of Pharmacy registration requirements upon Hire.
• Pharmacy Technician Registration - State Board of Pharmacy upon Hire.
• Technician must maintain certification on an ongoing basis and complete all continuing education requirements.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR equivalent National Pharmacy Technician Certification.