Job Details
Certified Pharmacy Technician III
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| Type: | Tribal |
| Salary Range: | $0 to $0 / Per Year |
| Open Period: | 11/23/2018 to 12/21/2018 |
| Summary: |
At the Tuba City Regional Health Care Corporation, located in Tuba City, Arizona, we pride ourselves on being a place where our employees feel empowered to deliver the kind of care they believe in. The kind of care that attracted them to the healthcare field in the first place. Our employees value the camaraderie, collaboration, and a high-tech environment. Our patients value the genuine care they receive. This position provides services at the TCRHCC main campus. Pharmacy services are provided to ambulatory patients, group home patients, dialysis patients and hospitalized patients. This position involves the review, preparation, document-checking, labeling, dispensing and quality assurance of medications provided by the Pharmacy. Responsibilities include maintaining a sanitary work environment and patient area, managing and restocking pharmaceutical inventory, and ordering of supplies. This position requires working rotational shifts: day, evening, nights, weekends, and Holidays. The position also provides the opportunity for career advancement through tier levels as determined by pharmacy experience and certification. |
| Duties: | APPLIES TO PHARMACY TECHNICIAN I/II/III: 1. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and performs a variety of complicated tasks, which are outlined below. 2. Routinely inspects assigned drug storage areas monthly to insure proper storage, security and prepares proper documentation. 3. Reviews basic chart screening procedures, which include allergies, and weight/age based dosing information during prescription data entry into Pharmacy Program. 4. Receives and fills orders from the inpatient units, field clinics, etc. with appropriate drugs followed by a final check by the Pharmacist. 5. Types labels, fills outpatient and inpatient prescriptions. Fills inpatient drug orders and discharge medication orders. 6. Must keep records of patient doses and drug mixtures, usually through an electronic filing system, for health and billing purposes. 7. Performs intravenous admixture procedures. Assures the calculation and preparation of hyper-alimentation (Total Parenteral Nutrition) products, anticoagulant, cardio-active, chemotherapy products and other admixtures are properly prepared as required. Prepares labels for all IV's, assure sterile technique and record productivity. 8. Coordinates efforts with nurses and other health professionals to ensure adequate supply levels are always available on the units/wards. 9. Participates in scheduled and organized continuing education programs as conducted by the Pharmacist, Nursing or Medical Staff. Must demonstrate leadership in the work environment, promote harmony and customer service. 10. Responsible for electronic health records data entry pertinent to patient service role. 11. Performs all other duties as assigned. APPLIES TO PHARMACY TECHNICIAN III: 1. Performs, as required or as scheduling permits, all essential duties listed above. 2. Prepare labels for all IV's, assures sterile technique and record productivity. Performs intravenous admixture procedures using specialized equipment in a sterile environment. 3. Mixes chemotherapy and biologics only within the biological safety cabinet (BSC) using proper aseptic technique. Cleans BSC daily or as stated in policy and procedures. 4. Assures the calculation and preparation of chemotherapy products and other admixtures are properly prepared as required. 5. Dispense medications following the organization's policies and procedures. Places all medications in a transport bag for dispensing to the Nursing staff. 6. Coordinates efforts with Nurses and other health professionals to ensure adequate supply levels are always available 7. Knowledgeable about the appropriate use of PPE and chemotherapy spill kits in the event of a cytotoxic spill and follows all safety standards for handling chemotherapy and hazardous drugs. Wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as outlined in the policy and procedure manual. Properly disposes all waste materials used when mixing chemo or non-chemo. 8. Assists to provide orientation and training to newly hired Pharmacy Technicians on the safety of chemotherapy. |
| Qualifications: | Education (I/II/III): High school diploma or GED equivalent Certification (I/II/III): Current valid Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) in good standing and maintains continuing education credits as required by Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, the Board of Pharmacy, and any other regulatory agencies Experience: • I/II/III: Must demonstrate skills in the practical use of electronic systems and database management software and intra-venous preparation skills, and satisfactory sterile technique(s) • II: Must have more than four (4) years of healthcare experience as a Certified Pharmacy Technician in an inpatient and outpatient setting; including demonstrated knowledge of medications and medical terminology, inventory control, and pharmacy informational systems • III: Must have demonstrated experience in the safety and aseptically preparing chemotherapy and other medications for patients Other Skills and Abilities: A record of satisfactory performance in all prior and current employment as evidenced by positive employment references from previous and current employers. All employment references must address and indicate success in each one of the following areas: • Positive working relationships with others • Possession of high ethical standards and no history of complaints and no prior records of substance abuse • Reliable and dependable; reports to work as scheduled without excessive absences • Electronic Medication cabinet experience • Articulation skills (writing and verbal) |
| Work Type: | Permanent, Full |
| Announcement #: | TC-2018-0296 (DH8011) |
| Who May Apply? | All Groups of Qualified Individuals |
| Get Details & Apply: | http://www.tchealth.org/careers/ |
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| Name: | Bitsui, Alex |
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