Pharmacy Technician - Retail

PeaceHealth Corporation; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Job summary

PeaceHealth in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Retail for a full-time role. Under supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you will assist with clerical and technical tasks, handle unit-dose packaging, IV preparation, and patient care area operations.

The position supports pharmacy operations and delivers excellent customer service in a busy setting. The role requires strong accuracy, communication skills, and ability to work with pharmacy computer systems; Washington technician

Qualifications

• High School Diploma preferred; or equivalent.
• Required: Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Required: Upon Hire Certified Pharmacy Tech - Washington.
• Preferred: Experience in hospital pharmacy; unit dose, IV admixtures, and pharmacy computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Enter inpatient orders/prescriptions into the computer and prepare labels for medications to be checked by the pharmacist.
• Answer phones and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
• Inspect medications for outdates in Pyxis stations.
• Prepare IVs, PCAs, Epidurals and label IV products; prepare chemotherapeutic IVs as requested.
• Package drugs into unit dose packaging and maintain packaging records.
• Reconstitute medications as needed.
• Run fill lists and prepare medications for Cubies or Pyxis stations.
• Deliver medications and IVs to patient care areas; manage controlled substances inventories.
• Enter patient charges and credits.
• Check in orders, process invoices and backorders; restock medications as needed.

Skills

Customer service

MS Office skills

Mathematical skills

Communication skills

Workflow prioritization

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Washington Certified Pharmacy Technician

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Unit dose packaging equipment

Job description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Retail for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Variable position - Starting as early as 0830, ending as late as 2045 M-F and 0945 to 1815 on weekends/holiday shifts.

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $27.07 - $40.05.

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this position is responsible for performing supportive clerical and technical tasks to assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care. Accuracy, reliability and excellent customer service skills are the cornerstone of the pharmacy technician expectations. May perform receiving and stores clerk functions.

Essential Functions

• Enter inpatient orders/prescriptions into the computer and prepare labels for medications to be checked by the pharmacist.
• Answer telephones when appropriate and within legal guidelines and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
• Inspects medications for outdates in patient care area Pyxis stations on a quarterly basis.
• Prepares IVs, PCAs, Epidurals and labels all IV products. Prepares chemotherapeutic intravenous medications as requested.
• Packages drugs into unit dose packaging and maintains packaging records.
• Reconstitutes medication by adding a specific quantity of distilled water requiring no calculation.
• Run fill lists and prepares medications for Cubies or Pyxis stations.
• Delivers medications and IVs to patient care areas. Delivers controlled substances to patient care areas, takes controlled substance physical inventories and reconciles controlled substance inventory counts.
• Data enters patient charges and credits.
• Check in the order, processes invoices, credits and backorders. Restocks medication on the shelves as needed and, if needed, purchases medication from suppliers.
• Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent
• Preferred: Experience in hospital pharmacy utilizing unit dose, IV admixtures, and pharmacy computer systems. Retail pharmacy experience considered and
• Required: Demonstrated customer service skills
• Required: Upon Hire Certified Pharmacy Tech - Washington

Skills

• Proficient computer and keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)
• Good mathematical and analytical skills (Required)
• Strong customer service skills including excellent communication skills (Required)
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workflow in a dynamic and sometimes chaotic environment (Required)
• Ability to take suggestions, corrections and directions from the pharmacists (Required)

Department / Location Specific Notes

WASHINGTON:

• Graduation from, or completion of, a Pharmacy Commission-approved technician training program.
• For initial licensure, must show proof of passing a board-approved national standardized Pharmacy Technician Certification exam.

Working Conditions

• Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
• Frequent reaching/ bending/ squatting/ kneeling/ grasping.
• Lift/Carry: Frequently up to 15 lbs. Occasionally up to 20 lbs.
• Push/Pull: Frequently up to 20 lbs. force. Occasional up to 30 lbs. force.
• Exposure to biohazard, body fluids and airborne particles.
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Time spent on site in medical/hospital setting.
• Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

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