PRN Pharmacy Technician - United States Air Force Academy

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

Summary

Fills prescriptions under the supervision of Pharmacist. Mixes pharmaceutical preparations, fills bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and types of labels for bottles. Receives and stores incoming supplies.

• Check prescriptions for patient eligibility, drug availability, usage, dosage, mode and rate of administration, completeness of directions and possible incompatibilities noted from referencing the patient's medication profile
• Fill prescriptions, including controlled drug prescriptions, by selecting the correct drug and dosage form, reducing the drug from bulk to the quantity prescribed, compounding when necessary, and packaging the drug in appropriate container
• Exercise care in the handling of drugs, especially controlled substances, to assure that legal and agency regulations and instructions are followed, that proper and complete record-keeping is maintained, and that the drug storage areas are stocked, safe and secure
• Inform pharmacist and/or notify prescriber when there are questionable dosages, or possible therapeutic incompatibilities based on a review of the patient\'s medication profile. The providers may be internal to the MTF or TRICARE network providers, so these interactions could be in-person, or via telephone, e-mail, or faxed request. Document all changes on the hardcopy prescription or in the comment field in the military EHR, to include Composite Health Care System (CHCS), Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA), or other future systems
• Consult with pharmacist and advise nurses and members of medical staff of matters such as contraindications, side effects, and adverse reactions; and suggest alternative medications as appropriate
• Determine the validity of drugs prescribed by the numerous physician extenders, ensuring the drug prescribed is on the particular physician extender\'s list
• Furnish guidance to government personnel on current Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee policies, applicable Federal and State laws, Air Force Instructions, new preparations, drugs of choice, methods of compounding non-standard preparations and special formulas suggested or requested by the professional medical staff
• Annotate prescriptions with initials and/or numbered stamp to show dispensing check has been performed
• Routinely refer to standard reference texts and journals to keep abreast of current trends, new drugs, and new uses for current drugs
• Compound medication for inpatient or outpatient use which require extemporaneous manufacturing procedures
• Perform supply process duties including placing new orders, stocking/restocking shelves, inventory maintenance, producing not in stock reports
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Perform all other duties as assigned to include efforts to reduce retail pharmacy costs

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Check prescriptions for patient eligibility, drug availability, usage, dosage, mode and rate of administration, completeness of directions and possible incompatibilities noted from referencing the patient\'s medication profile
• Fill prescriptions, including controlled drug prescriptions, by selecting the correct drug and dosage form, reducing the drug from bulk to the quantity prescribed, compounding when necessary, and packaging the drug in appropriate container
• Exercise care in the handling of drugs, especially controlled substances, to assure that legal and agency regulations and instructions are followed, that proper and complete record-keeping is maintained, and that the drug storage areas are stocked, safe and secure
• Inform pharmacist and/or notify prescriber when there are questionable dosages, or possible therapeutic incompatibilities based on a review of the patient\'s medication profile. The providers may be internal to the MTF or TRICARE network providers, so these interactions could be in-person, or via telephone, e-mail, or faxed request. Document all changes on the hardcopy prescription or in the comment field in the military EHR, to include Composite Health Care System (CHCS), Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technology Application (AHLTA), or other future systems
• Consult with pharmacist and advise nurses and members of medical staff of matters such as contraindications, side effects, and adverse reactions; and suggest alternative medications as appropriate
• Determine the validity of drugs prescribed by the numerous physician extenders, ensuring the drug prescribed is on the particular physician extender\'s list
• Furnish guidance to government personnel on current Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee policies, applicable Federal and State laws, Air Force Instructions, new preparations, drugs of choice, methods of compounding non-standard preparations and special formulas suggested or requested by the professional medical staff
• Annotate prescriptions with initials and/or numbered stamp to show dispensing check has been performed
• Routinely refer to standard reference texts and journals to keep abreast of current trends, new drugs, and new uses for current drugs
• Compound medication for inpatient or outpatient use which require extemporaneous manufacturing procedures
• Perform supply process duties including placing new orders, stocking/restocking shelves, inventory maintenance, producing not in stock reports
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Perform all other duties as assigned to include efforts to reduce retail pharmacy costs

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from a Pharmacy Technician program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP), or certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or successful completion of a formal pharmacy technician training program (i.e., a technical, hospital, or retail-based program). Written copy of graduation certificate shall be provided to the Government QAP before contractor employee work commences
• Be capable of functioning independently as a pharmacy technician and able to obtain national certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board within 1 year of being employed (this requirement may be waived by the Government Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacy Flight Commander in consideration of exceptional experience or qualifications)
• Must have and maintain current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Red Cross. This certificate must be current at all times. If applicable, maintains current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certifications
• Must obtain and maintain the site\'s required health screening and immunization requirements
• Must obtain and maintain any necessary security access and/or background checks
• Must obtain and maintain all required documents, certifications, licenses, etc. listed on the credentialling checklist, sent by Katmai\'s Credentialing Specialist, for this position for initial hire. All certifications listed must be maintained. Expired certifications are not valid

Desired Qualifications & Skills

• Contractor personnel must be able to read, understand, speak, and write English fluently

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time. May be required to work additional hours as needed to complete assignment or project.

TRAVEL

All Market contractors are subject to working at a duty location at any of the MTFs or associated sub clinics within the Colorado Military Health System (CMHS).

Driving Requirements

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed primarily indoors at a well-lit military treatment facility such as a clinic, outpatient facility or hospital. The environment is normally air conditioned, but conditions may change dependent upon circumstances. Work may need to be performed in a fast-paced environment requiring quick thinking and rapid judgements. Employee will be exposed to a wide variety of clients in differing functions, personalities, and abilities. Exposure to bloodborne pathogens and bodily fluids, latex, radiation or other contaminants and safety issues. May be exposed to infection or diseases from contact with patients. Work is highly social with patients and can be stressful with a high emotional element. Decisions made may substantially impact patients and their families.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Position consists of sitting for long periods of time, using hands/fingers, handling, reaching with hands and arms, speaking, or translating. Periods of walking, standing, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, and lifting boxes weighing up to 30 pounds. Moderate to extended periods of office work with heavy periods of computer usage. May be assigned occasional to moderate periods of analytical tasks requiring extensive reasoning abilities. It is Katmai's business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.

Benefits

Compliance:

We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, familial status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Preference will be given to Ouzinkie Shareholders, Descendants of Shareholders and Spouses of Shareholders in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g) and Title 42 U.S. Code 2000e - 2(i).