Pharmacy Technician FP

Hawaii Health Systems Corp; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 51,040 - 62,383; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and physical requirements met

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Waimea, Hawaii, to join the Pharmacy department. This role involves assisting Pharmacists with pharmaceutical care and ensuring the safe use of medications.

Responsibilities include medication therapy management, patient counseling, and ensuring standards of patient care. The position requires strong qualifications including a valid pharmacy technician certificate, previous pharmacy experience, and effective communication abilities. Annual salary is $56,712.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a registered pharmacy technician.
• One year of experience in a pharmacy setting assisting a Pharmacist.
• Ability to read prescription and medication orders from physicians.

Responsibilities

• Assist Pharmacists in delivering pharmaceutical care.
• Ensuring the safety and effectiveness of medications.
• Performing medication therapy management and patient counseling.

Skills

Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature

Ability to perform basic arithmetic computations

Knowledge of aseptic techniques

Good memory

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Job description

Location

KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP | Pharmacy-Drug Sold To Patients

Position Status

FTE: 1.0 | Permanent

Salary Range

BU10 | HE06

Salary Rate: $56,712.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE

About the Pharmacy Department

The Pharmacy department plays a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective use of medications for inpatients. It is responsible for the procurement, storage, and distribution of pharmaceuticals, while also providing clinical services such as medication therapy management and patient counseling. The department collaborates closely with healthcare providers to optimize medication regimens, monitor patient responses, and prevent adverse drug interactions. Additionally, it conducts medication reconciliation upon patient admission and discharge, ensuring continuity of care. The pharmacy staff also engages in educational initiatives for both healthcare professionals and patients, promoting safe medication practices and adherence to treatment plans.

Job Responsibilities

We are actively seeking a dedicated and motivated full-performing registered Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy department. In this role, you will assist our skilled Pharmacists in delivering exceptional pharmaceutical care while upholding the highest standards of patient care in accordance with established procedures and methods. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Candidates should be flexible, as scheduling may include evenings, weekends, and holidays, and travel to various locations within the region may be required based on operational needs.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Education: None required. High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Certification Required: Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a registered pharmacy technician issued by the Board of Pharmacy, State of Hawai'i.
• Experience: One (1) year of work experience in a pharmacy setting assisting a Pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical services in accordance with established procedures and methods; AND One (1) year of work experience assisting a licensed pharmacist in a hospital, which required receiving and reading prescription and medication orders from physicians; performing arithmetic computations to determine proper measurements/quantities of pharmaceutical components required; receiving and reading requisitions from pharmacists; measuring, counting, packaging, and labeling items, and arranging them for final professional review.

Knowledge & Abilities

Basic knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature; pharmaceutical system of weights and measures (e.g., milligrams, milliliters, cubic centimeters, etc.); commonly used pharmaceutical preparations used in the treatment of illnesses; dosage requirements; storage requirements; routes of drug administration; and practices and procedures employed in filling pharmacy prescriptions; and the ability to perform basic arithmetic computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division); transcribe accurate medication profiles; must have demonstrated knowledge of commonly used pharmaceutical preparations used in the treatment of illnesses, dosage requirements, dosage forms, storage requirements; aseptic techniques; routes of drug administration; pharmaceutical nomenclature; pharmaceutical system of weights and measures; procedures and operations relating to aseptic compounding and sterile compounding; arranging medication for final professional review; maintaining accurate inventory records; State and Federal pharmacy regulations; applicable hospital/unit policies and procedures; and the ability to provide pharmaceutical services in accordance with established procedures and methods; measure drug doses accurately; maintain records and prepare reports; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Substitutions Allowed

• Successful completion of a pharmacy technician program from an accredited school and/or a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) may be substituted for all of the experience required for the entry and six (6) months of the full performance level.
• Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university may be substituted for all of the experience required for the entry and full performance level.

Desirable Qualifications

Ability to learn quickly; be a team player and get along well with others; be self-motivated; use a computer to enter and retrieve data; have good memory; and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Certification Preferred

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) must be obtained within six (6) months of employment, and/or
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices.

Citizenship & Residence Requirement

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Veteran's Preference

If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service.

Health and Physical Requirements

Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Medical Examination Requirement

Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation.

Criminal/Background Checks

Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks.

Contact Information

Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at KVMH: [phone] | SMMH: [phone], email: [e-mail]. KAUAI VETERANS MEMORIAL HOSP is located at 4643 Waimea Canyon Drive, Waimea, HI 96796. For employment opportunities, please visit https://www.hhsc.org/.