PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

Ultipro; Arizona; On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Fort Defiance Indian Health Board in Fort Defiance, AZ is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support dispensing and patient care in a hospital-based pharmacy. The role requires a valid PTCB certificate, a High School Diploma or GED, and state licensure within one month of hire; at least six months of pharmacy experience; Navajo/Indian preference applies.

Knowledge of pharmacy robotics and safety standards is valued.

Qualifications

• Six months of work experience in a pharmacy.
• High School Diploma or GED; PTCB certificate; licensure within 1 month of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist in filling medication orders using robotics and hand counting.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels for frequently prescribed medications.
• Compound sterile admixtures per USP 797/800 standards and policy.
• Compound extemporaneous medications under supervision of a pharmacist.
• Check in patients, take refill requests, and refer issues to a pharmacist.
• Maintain inventory, stock rotation, and proper medication storage.
• Provide patient education and refer questions to a pharmacist.

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certificate

State licensure within 1 month of hire (AZ or NM)

Job description

Fort Defiance
Fort Defiance, AZ 86504, USA

Description

Closing Date: Open Until Filled (OUF)

Salary Range: $29.03 - $35.99/hour

**APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID, UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE**

**RESUMES AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists pharmacist in filling medication orders utilizing pharmacy robotics and hand count (i.e. ScriptPro Central); ensures appropriate medication is filled and labeling requirements are met.
• Maintains appropriate levels of approved pre-packed medications for frequently prescribed medications and quantities. Reconstitutes per manufacturer instructions powder oral medications for filling.
• Compounds sterile admixtures when directed by a pharmacist, using appropriate sterile techniques in accordance with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) 797 and 800 standards and FDIHB infection control policy, and showing math/procedures when checked by a pharmacist.
• Compounds extemporaneous medications under the direction and supervision of a pharmacist per compounding recipes on file in pharmacy or as approved.
• Checks in patients at pharmacy counter and directs all problems/refill denials to a pharmacist. Takes refill requests in person, at pharmacy window, and through pharmacy refill phone line.
• Returns medication to stock after seven (7) days on shelf, making notation in each patient’s chart via Resource Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Provides patient education as appropriate and refers patients to pharmacist as necessary.
• Checks pharmacy stock to ensure that proper levels are maintained, stock is rotated and medications are stored properly; checks and discards outdated drugs; and assists with physical inventory of all medication.
• Fills automated dispensing cabinet medication orders after verification by pharmacist. Fills and maintains pharmacy filling robotics.
• Performs related clerical work to keep accurate records, answers phones; cleans and maintains work areas to maintain sanitary conditions in the pharmacy.
• Answers technical and patient demographic questions from information contained in the patient profile/record; refers questions requiring professional judgment to pharmacist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MANDATORY MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: Six (6) months of work experience in a pharmacy.

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency (HSE).
Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certificate.
Must obtain state licensure (AZ or NM) within a month of date of hire.

NAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCE

FDIHB and its facilities are located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Other candidates will be considered only after all candidates entitled to primary or secondary preference have been fully considered.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School Diploma/GED or better.

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Pharm. Tech. Cert. Brd.

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