Pharmacy Technician II

Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital; El Dorado (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Susan B Allen Memorial Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II to support the Pharmacy Department. You will handle Pyxis services, restock units, and manage IV meds under USP guidelines, while keeping narcotic records accurate and assisting with inventory and recalls.

The role requires a High School diploma or equivalent, CPhT certification, and Kansas registration. Prior experience as a Pharmacy Technician II is required, with proficiency in at least one expanded role.

Qualifications

• Must be certified (CPhT).
• Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with Kansas Board of Pharmacy is required prior to first day of employment.
• Experience: Must have worked as a Pharmacy Technician II for at least one year in this facility and be proficient in at least one expanded role.

Responsibilities

• Answer the telephone within 2 rings and take messages accurately and completely.
• Restocks automated dispensing units on all nursing units accurately and in a timely manner.
• Runs Pyxis reports daily/weekly/monthly; monitors Pyxis use for misuse or diversion and optimizes stock.
• Maintain narcotic records accurately.
• Aseptically clean the IV hood and prepare IV medications following USP 797 guidelines.
• Batch, restock and reorder IV medications and supplies as necessary.
• Restock and reorder medications, check in and scan wholesaler orders; ensure correct NDC codes in system.

Skills

Read, write clearly, type accurately

Education

High School graduate or equivalent

CPhT certification

Job description

1. Answer the telephone within 2 rings if possible and take messages accurately and completely.
   2. Restocks automated dispensing units on all nursing units accurately and in a timely manner. Provides stock to areas which do not contain a Pyxis as needed.
   3. Runs daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual Pyxis reports. Monitors Pyxis use and reports misuse or possible diversion to Pharmacy Director. Optimizes stock in Pyxis units.
   4. Responsible for accurately maintaining narcotic records.
   5. Aseptically clean the IV hood. Complete annual aseptic technique training. Follow USP 797 guidelines for IV preparation, cleaning the glove box, etc…
   6. Accurately prepare the IV medications and document.
   7. Batch, restock and reorder IV medications and supplies as necessary.
   8. Follow USP 800 guidelines for Hazardous Material handling. Complete required training.
   9. Restock and reorder medications in the department. Accurately and adequately order from the wholesaler. Check in and scan the order from the wholesaler. Correct bar code information and NDC numbers in the computer as needed.
   10. Perform the regular station inspections. Remove outdated medications from Pyxis or other locations. Check code carts and other "kits" for outdates.
   11. Monitor pharmacy shortages and recalls. Work with Pharmacy Director to find replacement products.
   12. Assist in taking inventory.
   13. Package bulk medications into unit dose containers and keep accurate records of re-packaging. Maintain packaging machine.
   14. Fill employee prescriptions, both for regular prescription and over the counter medications. Run required daily reports. Send KTRACS report daily. Run prescriptions for department purchases and external sales.
   15. Assist Pharmacist with medication reconciliations.
   16. Do tech-check-tech for non-judgmental pharmacy tasks, such as Pyxis fills, OR cart, etc.
   17. Assist in any other clerical duties assigned by the department manager.
   18. Maintain confidentiality of information concerning patient, medical staff, other employees, job applicants and the hospital itself. (As per Confidentiality Policy).
   19. Responsible for one or more of the following, as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager:
   a. Pyxis Specialist: Responsible for Pyxis set-up, optimizing Pyxis, and monitoring Pyxis use. Schedule required updates and assist with maintenance. Monitor controlled substance use throughout facility using Pyxis reports.
   b. Meditech Specialist: Responsible to assist in ongoing task resolution and for testing before each upgrade. Work with Accounting and Billing Departments to ensure correct pharmacy charges.
   c. Buyer Specialist: Meet with drug reps, take phone calls from salespeople, monitor drug shortages and identify and order replacements to maintain needed inventory. Notify Pharmacists of shortages to obtain direction for possible alternatives. Responsible for coordinating outdates and pharmaceutical waste disposal. Responsible for pre-booking and returning flu vaccine.
   d. USP Specialist (USP 797 & 800): Act as USP 797 and USP 800 enforcer. Responsible for facility-wide testing being completed and documented within a required timeframe. Responsible to communicate timeframes and requirements for competencies and review documentation to assure competencies are completed by pharmacy personnel and others throughout facility.
   

20. As assigned by Pharmacy Manager: Function as mentor with new technicians, technician students and pharmacy students. Monitor orientation checklist completion.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to read, write clearly, and type accurately.
Education: High School graduate or equivalent. Must be certified (CPhT).
Experience: Must have worked as a Pharmacy Technician II for at least one (1) year in this facility and be proficient in at least one expanded roll. See Essential Function Items 19. (a) through 19. (d) above.
Certification/Licensure: Registration as a Pharmacy Technician with Kansas Board of Pharmacy is required prior to first day of employment. CPhT certification is required.

This position requires frequent walking and standing with occasional sitting. Occasionally one must lift and carry up to 35 lbs. and push or pull items up to 150 lbs. (~30# effort). Manual and finger dexterity are required as well as eye-hand coordination. Vision and hearing must be corrected to normal range. Some exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials and needles is required. Working conditions are sometimes stressful. Frequent bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, stooping, and overhead work is required. Frequent grasping and reaching is required. Frequent grasping and reaching is required. Requires the ability to distinguish letters or symbols. One must be able to use a telephone, typewriter, copier, fax machine, computer terminals, and printer.