Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

St. Charles Health System; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Charles Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to assist the pharmacist in preparing, storing, billing, labeling and distributing medications, including IVs, in a safe and timely manner.

You will support operations across multiple worksites and must hold an Oregon Pharmacy Technician license; national certification is preferred. The role emphasizes compliance with policies, patient care support, and collaboration within the Pharmacy Department to ensure accurate dispensing and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Oregon Pharmacy Technician license required.
• Preferred: Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) license or national certification (PTCB/NHA).
• Six months hospital pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains stock supplies in the pharmacy and packages medications under supervision.
• Prepares IV or other medications using aseptic technique for administration by nursing staff.
• Prepares chemotherapy and handles blood products safely with proper safety equipment.
• Maintains and cleans equipment; reports failures to supervisor.
• Accurately bills and credits medication charges as necessary.
• Delivers medications to patients and nursing units in a timely manner; may work at multiple sites.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician license through the Oregon Board of Pharmacy

Job description

The Pharmacy Technician, under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, assists in providing pharmaceutical care to the patient by preparing, storing, ordering, billing, labeling, and distributing IV and other medications in a safe, accurate and timely manner in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and procedures, and state and federal law. Pharmacy Technicians also perform other technical and clerical duties as necessary for the daily operation of the Pharmacy department. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

LOCATION:

Pharmacy Technicians may be asked to work at multiple St. Charles Health System worksites at the request of leadership to fulfill short term, immediate staffing needs.

Essential Functions And Duties

• Maintains stock supplies in the pharmacy and packages medications as necessary under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Maintains stock supplies in the pharmacy and packages medications as necessary under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Prepares IV or other medications using aseptic technique for administration by the nursing staff. Maintains accurate documentation and proper billing, labeling, compounding, and packaging. Obtains pharmacist verification, and delivers medications in an accurate, safe, and timely manner.
• Prepares chemotherapy and handles blood products in a safe manner utilizing appropriate safety equipment to assure environmental safety of self and others.
• Maintains and cleans the equipment necessary to perform duties, reporting any failures or need for repair to immediate supervisor or Pharmacy Manager immediately.
• Prepares and delivers a 24-hour supply of medication to patients daily, checking for and collecting each discharged patient’s medications for crediting.
• Maintains, prepares, and delivers the floor stock medications by nursing units to replenish their stock per department policy and procedure.
• Follows all policies and procedures for the automated dispensing cabinets.
• Accurately places daily order for medications and supplies with wholesaler, vendors, purchasing department, and other pharmacies, communicating potential supply issues to immediate supervisor in a timely manner.
• Verifies inventory received against the invoice noting any exceptions and communicates these to immediate supervisor or pharmacy inventory coordinator.
• Stocks shelves, rotating stock appropriately.
• Withdraws and prepares controlled substances for delivery following the policies and procedures for the pharmacy-controlled substance vault. Reports any discrepancies immediately.
• Accurately bills and credits medication charges as necessary.
• Makes recommendations for changes to the policies and procedures to the Pharmacy Manager, or other appropriate hospital manager.
• Maintains flexibility and readiness to work in multiple worksites either at the request of, or in mutual agreement with, leadership.
• Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
• Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
• Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
• Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
• Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
• May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.

Education

• Required: High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: N/A

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Required: Pharmacy Technician license through the Oregon Board of Pharmacy.
• Preferred: Certified Pharmacy Technician license (CPhT) through the Oregon Board of Pharmacy. National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Experience

• Required: N/A
• Preferred: Six (6) months or more hospital pharmacy experience, or related field with experience in medications, sterile technique experience, and computer skills.