PeaceHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician (Per Diem) for a per diem, Variable shift position.
Req ID: 161487
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
EDUCATION:
High school diploma or equivalent preferred. (See section below for varied requirements by state.)
EXPERIENCE/TRAINING:
Minimum of one year's experience in hospital pharmacy utilizing unit dose, IV admixtures, and pharmacy computer systems preferred.
Demonstrated customer service skills.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION:
See section below for varied state requirements.
OTHER SKILLS:
Proficient computer and keyboarding skills including MS Office applications
Good mathematical and analytical skills
Strong customer service skills including excellent communication skills
Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workflow in a dynamic and sometimes chaotic environment
Ability to take suggestions, corrections and directions from the pharmacists
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.
Currently licensed as a Pharmacy Technician by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy.
SOUTHWEST PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:
Work requires fairly light physical exertion up to 33% of the time.
Ability to lift objects weighing 10 lbs. or less.
Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation.
Duties require the ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail (more than 65% of work time).
There may be more than one opening on this posting.
Please apply online to be considered. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application.
About PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth, based in Vancouver, Wash., is a not-for-profit Catholic health system offering care to communities in Washington, Oregon, and Alaska. PeaceHealth has approximately 16,000 caregivers, a multi-specialty medical group practice with more than 900 providers and 10 medical centers serving both urban and rural communities throughout the Northwest. In 1890, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace founded what has become PeaceHealth. Today, PeaceHealth is the legacy of its founding Sisters and continues with a spirit of respect, stewardship, collaboration and social justice in fulfilling its Mission.
We offer competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a collaborative, Mission-driven work environment! To learn more about working at PeaceHealth and the Vancouver community please visit our homepage: www.peacehealth.org/careers .
Location: Vancouver , Southwest Medical Center (150) Job Category: Allied, Ancillary & Clinical Support Shift: Variable Shift Length: Variable FTE: 0.0 Work Type: Per Diem/Relief Hourly compensation starts at: $ 17.09 , more depending on experience Required Certifications/Licensure: Certified Pharmacy Tech - Washington
PeaceHealth is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified job applicants and employees without regard to the following statuses: protected veteran; qualified individual with a disability; race; ethnicity; religion; gender; pregnancy; gender identity; national origin; age; genetic information; sexual orientation; or any other protected status in accordance with local, state, or federal laws.
The above information is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of caregivers assigned to this job.
Posting Notes: Vancouver || Allied, Ancillary & Clinical Support ||Pharmacy Services || Per Diem/Relief || OTHER ANCILLARY SVCS
PeaceHealth Physicians are as diverse as the communities they serve, but have the following in common:Dedication to carrying on the healing mission of Jesus Christ by promoting personal and community health, relieving pain and suffering and treating each person in a loving and caring way.A shared vision of every patient receiving exceptional, compassionate evidence-based care, every time, every touch.
