Pharmacy Technician (27170)

LTSi; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Vacation

Sick Leave

11 Federal Holidays

Job summary

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSi) seeks a Pharmacy Technician at Luke AFB to support the 56 MDG Pharmacy Department. This full-time outpatient role requires at least 24 months of experience and a PTCB/NHA ExCPT certification, plus BLS.

You will enter orders in EHR, prepare IV and chemo medications, ensure USP 797/800 and Joint Commission compliance, and collaborate with care teams. Proficiency in Word/Excel/PowerPoint and typing 40 wpm are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 24 months of experience in an outpatient pharmacy.
• Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Health career Association (NHA ExCPT).
• Basic Life Support Certification (Through American Red Cross and American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Enter orders into electronic health records and assist with IV and chemo orders.
• Ensure compliance with USP 797/800 and proper aseptic technique.
• Follow Joint Commission regulations throughout the facility.
• Manage pharmacokinetic regimens including vancomycin and anticoagulants.
• Document interventions and safety events in the EHR.
• Provide staff training on medications and evidence-based care.
• Support DURs and pharmacovigilance activities.
• Operate pharmacy automation systems and deliver orders to wards.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Education

High School

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Luke AFB, AZ - Luke AFB, AZ 85039

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School

Salary: $21.00 - $22.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Health Care/Medical

Position: Pharmacy Technician

About Us

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world.

LTSI connects the right opportunities to the right people.

With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of professionals in the industry.

LTSI’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency. We are the employee-driven company. We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors. Our strong work ethic, sense of urgency and commitment to going above and beyond for our clients is what we value most!

As a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified.

Job Title

Pharmacy Technician

Government Agency & Location

56 MDG, Pharmacy Department

Main Pharmacy in the 56 Med Group

Satellite Pharmacy – 7040 N 138th Ave

Arizona Refill Center (ARC) – building attached to the 56 MDG

Luke Air Force Base, AZ

Position Information

The performance hours are 0700-1730 NTE 40 hours per week, excluding Federal Holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform inpatient pharmacy technician duties including, but not limited to, entering orders into electronic health records, compound intravenous medication orders, compound Chemo therapeutic intravenous medications.
• Understand and enforce compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 regulations to include proper wear of barrier/protective clothing, beyond use dating, and aseptic technique.
• Understand and ensure compliance with The Joint Commission regulations throughout the facility.
• Manage patient-specific pharmacokinetic regimens to include vancomycin, anticoagulants, and aminoglycosides.
• Assess metabolic needs and order therapeutic parenteral nutrition products.
• Provide medication and healthcare related in-service training to clinical staff on new medications on the market, appropriate use of medications, comparison of current medication therapies, and other topics as deemed appropriate by the department head.
• Provide clinical direction to pharmacy personnel.
• Consult with patient care teams through multi-disciplinary rounds and antimicrobial stewardship monitoring to ensure evidence-based patient care.
• Document pharmacy interventions appropriately in the EHR.
• Document significant adverse medication events with prescribers, in the patient’s medical record, and in the Patient Safety Reporting system.
• Document and report patient safety concerns using the Patient Safety Reporting system.
• Facilitate medical staff drug utilization reviews (DURs) as deemed necessary.
• Exhibit basic competency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint and be able to type 40 words per minute.
• Perform ward and or clinic inspections, maintain pharmacy automation systems, and deliver Pyxis and patient orders to wards and clinics.

Experience Required

Minimum of 24 months of experience in an outpatient pharmacy.

Education and Certification Requirements

• Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Health career Association (NHA ExCPT).
• Basic Life Support Certification (Through American Red Cross and American Heart Association).

Position Timing

Immediate hire upon completion of all background and security investigations.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k)
• Vacation
• Sick Leave
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays, including:
• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Presidents Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Equal Opportunity Statement

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSi) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Accessibility Statement

LTSi is committed to ensuring an accessible online application process for all individuals, including those with disabilities. We offer alternative application methods for candidates who are unable to complete the online application due to a disability or other need for accommodation. LTSi complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and other relevant state and local laws. If you need assistance with an application due to a disability, please contact [e-mail].