Pharmacy Technician: Patient-Centered Medication Support

JobRx, Inc.; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; Full time

Job description

Job Summary

Assists the Pharmacist in providing medication and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel.

Benefits

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Assists the Pharmacist in providing medication and pharmaceutical services to patients, nurses, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
2. Doses medications under the supervision of a pharmacist.
3. Maintains inventory of medications and supplies, and reorders them accordingly.
4. Restocks and maintains automated dispensing machines and anesthesia machines.
5. Processes records of medications dispensed to patients or customers, computes charges, and enters them into the computer system.
6. Prepares, evaluates, and interprets medication usage, including narcotic usage, into applicable reports.
7. Receives and stores incoming deliveries of medication and supplies in appropriate storage conditions.
8. Participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and CQI activities.
9. Assists the Pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical care for patients ranging in age from newborn to the elderly. Is able to identify and understand that there are dosage variations between newborn, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients and knows to consult with the Pharmacist if any doubts or questions arise.
10. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety, and reduces the likelihood of medical and healthcare errors.

About Mountain View

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley - all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Education/Certification

High School graduate or equivalent. Education in all age groups ranging from newborn to geriatric population obtained either in school education, experience, or subsequent training. Graduate of a certified training program/healthcare careers college and/or training equivalent. Must be nationally certified as a Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within one year of hire date.

Experience

One year of related pharmacy experience and/or education equivalent.

Equipment/Technology

Basic computer knowledge, preferably with Excel and Word experience.

Language/Communication

Ability to read and communicate effectively in English. Additional languages preferred.

Mathematical Skills

Basic arithmetic

Mental Capabilities

Must be a motivated critical thinker and problem solver.

Interpersonal

Is capable of appropriate and proactive cooperation with colleagues and supervisors.

Performance

Works well under pressure, and can meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines. Can maintain confidentiality.