PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (CERTIFIED/TRAINEE)

Navajo Health Foundation - Sage Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Ganado (AZ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Health Foundation - Sage Memorial Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician at multiple levels to support licensed pharmacists in medication preparation, dispensing, and immunization distribution.

The role requires regulatory compliance, ongoing training, and collaboration with IT to maintain accurate patient records. The position emphasizes safety, accuracy, and efficiency in a hospital setting, with opportunities for advancement through certification and licensure within the

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Tier I: Pharmacy Technician Trainee registration or ability to obtain.
• Tier II: Certified Pharmacy Technician with national certification.
• Must pass health and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with preparation, compounding, and dispensing of medications.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow hospital policies.
• Input prescriptions and verify with pharmacists before dispensing.
• Support Meditech, PrimeRx, Pyxis software and inventory processes.
• Coordinate vaccine distribution and immunization records.
• Participate in ongoing training and quality improvement programs.

Skills

Pharmacy terminology

Computer skills

Attention to detail

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician Trainee License (AZ)

Certified Pharmacy Technician (PTCB)

Tools

Meditech

Pyxis

PrimeRx

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Position Summary:The Pharmacy Technician assists licensed pharmacists in the preparation, compounding, and dispensing of medications to ensure safe and efficient pharmacy operation. This position features a tiered structure designed to support professional advancement.Candidates entering the Trainee Level perform foundational, routine technical tasks under continuous, direct Licensed pharmacist supervision while actively pursuing national certification. Candidates entering at or advancing to the Certified Level operate with greater independence, executing specialized distributive functions, automation overrides, and advanced sterile compounding in full compliance with state and federal regulations.Failure to obtain national certification and upgrade to a full State Board Pharmacy Technician License within 36 months of the official trainee licensure date will result in termination of employment.This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:• Must acquire 20 credit hours of continuing education every 2 years to maintain certification in good standing.• Perform administrative support duties on a rotating basis as required.• Rotate through all pharmacy workstations as required.• Maintain confidentiality at all times.• Attend mandatory hospital and education programs as required.• Understand and comply with the standards of the SMH/NHF Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.• Maintain a friendly/cooperative manner with the hospital staff and public.• Immunization product distribution coordination.• Coordinate the procuring and distribution of all vaccines and immunological products.• Facilitate floor stocking and accountability of vaccines throughout the institution.• Participate with the Arizona State Vaccines for Children Program (VFC) in the immunization records keeping process.• Employee may be requested to perform duties not detailed in this job description.Outpatient Prescription Order Process:• Accept new written prescription orders from the providers; physicians and med-levels.• Obtain necessary information from the patient’s medical record or from the patient:o Addresso Phone Numbero Date of Birtho Allergies & Reactionso Medical Record Number• Receive requests to refill prescriptions.• Input data into the computer so that a prescription label and billing ticket is generated.• Count medication using proper techniques so the Pharmacist on duty can check for accuracy.• Provide staff support to assure smooth operation of the Meditech, PrimeRx Software program and Pyxis, training staff and assuring accuracy of patient-specific computer entry.• Collaborate effectively with the Information Technology (IT) Department to develop, improve and maintain Pharmacy computerized programs.• Assist the Pharmacist in Charge in developing and maintaining various reports in Pharmacy Pyxis information systems.• Responsible for maintenance and support of appropriate financial, billing, and revenue information systems, such as Meditech, Pyxis, and PrimeRx.• Enter new pharmaceutical drugs into Meditech and PrimeRx and maintain accurate up-to-date billing/cost data for pharmaceuticals.• Complete insurance billing through PrimeRx and Meditech accurately.• Re-stock pre-packs and supplies, and check Pharmacy areas for appropriate levels and for out-of-date medications in Greasewood Field Clinic, periodically except as assigned or directed.• Coordinate with the Lead Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacist in Charge to actively contribute to the planning and achievement of departmental objectives and goals.• Facilitate the implementation and continuous improvement of patient services, policies, and procedures.• Complete other jobs related duties as assigned by the Lead Pharmacy Technician & Pharmacist in Charge.Product Package:• Assist with the prepacking of medication for the field clinic, E.R. night locker and clinic Pharmacy only if the wording and contents are pre-approved by a Pharmacist. Prepackaged drugs and original bottle will remain on the counter until a licensed Pharmacist has verified each item is correct.Inpatient:• Prepare unit dose for a 24-hour supply of medication according to the Restock List and Daily Medication Log.• Perform mixing and dilution calculation for large volume hydrating and nutritional solutions with multiple additives under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.• Perform dilution and administration calculations for inpatients when required under the direct supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.• Prepare IV fluids according to standard IV admixture procedures. All Technicians will complete the IV training course provided by the Pharmacist in Charge. Perform a Media Fill Test annually.• Ensure proper aseptic IV admixture (sterile IV admixture-inpatient).• Responsible for intravenous solutions inventory and purchasing for the Pharmacy Department.• Daily sanitizing and cleaning of glove box and enter time/initials on the keep Daily Log Sheet.• Retrieve inpatient orders, deliver medications and IV’s to nursing station, and restock the Pyxis, which should be stocked by two Pharmacy Technician’s/Trainee’s.• Oversee distribution of intravenous products in the Pyxis units.• Inspection of Pyxis for expired and misplaced medications periodically, every 3 months or as assigned.• Available to provide services during Code Blue and other trauma related events.• Assist in training Technician’s/Trainee’s on Pyxis units.Records:• Crash Carts/RSI Inspections periodically, every 3 months or as assigned• Assist the Pharmacist in filing prescription records. All prescription orders are to be filed numerically.• Assign purchase orders, type and place purchase order entry.• Receive and inventory wholesale medication orders with invoicing.• Maintain Quality Control and Quality Assessment and improvement records.• Record Daily Temp (AM &PM) for room/refrigerators.Stock Maintenance:• Assist the Pharmacist in inventory control.• Periodically, every 3 months or as assigned complete inspections by checking assigned stock areas for appropriate levels and for out of dates.• Stock pre-packs and supplies in/out Pharmacy.• Maintain adequate supplies of medication and office supplies.• Rotate stock.• Stock, reorder and sell OTC items during pharmacy hours under the supervision of the licensed Pharmacist.• Make deliveries of pharmaceuticals to patient care areas.Minimum Qualifications:• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma.• Tier I: Pharmacy Technician Traineeo Requires a valid, active State Board of Pharmacy Trainee Registration; OR ability to obtain an unrestricted license as a Pharmacy Technician Trainee issued by the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy within 90 days of hire.o Must obtain a full Arizona Pharmacy Technician License within 36 months of the initial trainee licensure date.o No prior pharmacy experience required.• Tier II: Certified Pharmacy Techniciano Requires an active, unrestricted State Board of Pharmacy Technician License.o Requires active national certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).o One (1) year of experience working as a Certified Pharmacy Technician.• Must be able to successfully pass the Employee Health Program and background investigation.Knowledge, Abilities, Skills, and Certifications:• Working knowledge of some pharmaceutical/medical terminology.• Skill in operating business computers and office equipment.• Working knowledge of computer programs (Word and Excel).• Proficient typing skills required.• Skill in the use of the Pharmacy computer.• Ability to communicate effectively in English.• Ability to follow instructions with accuracy and dependability.• Ability to work independently and take the initiative to work in a hospital environment where degree of accuracy, care, and attention is critical, with little or no supervision.Physical Demands:While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; use hands to reach and grasp objects; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee occasionally is required to stand; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.Work Environment:Work is generally performed in an office with moderate noise level. Extended hours and irregular shifts may be required.