PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

McPherson Hospital Inc.; McPherson (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

403(b) Retirement Plan

Earned Time Off

Long-Term Disability

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Free 24-hour fitness center

MASA Medical Transportation Solutions

Job summary

McPherson Hospital Inc. in Kansas seeks a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications and maintaining patient records. The role includes IV/sterile prep, accurate order filling, and inventory control within an on-site hospital setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, 2–3 years of technician experience preferred, and current State Board licensure with PTCB or equivalent certification expected within one year.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; college courses desirable.
• 2-3 years pharmacy technician experience preferred but not required.
• Registered with the State Board of Pharmacy; board licensure required.
• PTCB certification or equivalent within one year of employment.

Responsibilities

• Fill physician orders, medication carts, and stock requisitions accurately.
• Prepare IV admixtures and sterile preparations safely using proper techniques.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas on schedule.
• Assist in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing meds and supplies.
• Maintain inventory in automated dispensing machines and reconcile inventories.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Electronic Health Record

Automated dispensing machines

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

PTCB Certification

State Board of Pharmacy licensure

Job description

Job Description: Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in preparing and distributing medications, maintaining the medication inventory, and maintaining patient records. All technician activities are supervised by a licensed pharmacist. They do not perform duties that can legally be performed only by a registered pharmacist.

Pharmacy Technician Shift Availability:

• Full Time

Pharmacy Technician Benefits:

• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flex Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan- up to 4% employer contribution
• Earned Time Off
• Extended Illness Bank-Hospital contribution
• Life Insurance- Employer Paid
• Long-Term Disability/ Short-Term Disability-Employer paid
• Voluntary Life & AD&D
• Free 24-hour fitness center
• Hospital Indemnity
• MASA- Medical Transportation Solutions

Pharmacy Technician Essential Accountabilities:

Department Specific Accountabilities:

• Fills physician orders, medication carts, and stock requisitions accurately.
• Prepares intravenous admixtures and other sterile preparations (including parenteral nutrition) safely and accurately using appropriate techniques.
• Delivers medications and supplies to patient care and ancillary areas accurately per established schedule.
• Assists in ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing medications and supplies in appropriate locations. Aids in returns and recalls of medications.
• Completes and documents all assigned medication storage area inspections as required. Identifies and replaces outdated and unusable medications.
• Repackages bulk medications in unit-dose packages safely and accurately per established procedures using appropriate techniques.
• Accurately fills medications and maintains inventory in automated dispensing machines.
• Refills controlled substances accurately and reconciles inventories in automated distribution system in accordance with state laws and regulations and facility policy.

Other Job Accountabilities:

• Answers telephone using appropriate phone etiquette, fields questions, and directs calls as needed.
• Maintains logs, records, and other required documentation accurately. Files documentation in appropriate locations.
• Enters charges and credits for patient medications accurately and participates in interdepartmental billing.
• Maintains current technician certification.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Pharmacy Technician Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent. College courses or vocational education desirable but not required.

Experience:

• 2-3 years pharmacy technician experience preferred, but not required

Skills:

• Knowledge of the following will be needed to effectively complete job duties: Microsoft Office Suite, electronic mail, fax machine, copier, telephones, personal computer, printer, scanner, electronic health record, automated dispensing machines.
• Attention to detail, interpersonal skills within and outside of the pharmacy department, accountability, and willingness to learn are strongly encouraged.

Licensure/Certification:

• Registered as a pharmacy technician in good standing with the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Certification as designed by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or similar certification approved by Kansas Board of Pharmacy prior to starting job or complete certification within one year of employment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.