Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

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POSITIONTITLE:Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
SIGN ON BONUS: $4,000
RELOCATION BONUS: $10,000
Hourly Rate: $25.00
First year salary with bonuses (if including relocation): $66,000.00
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Inspired Solutions is a Solutions Provider that supports our clients from procurement through to delivery. We are a proud partner of ADB Companies, a Nationwide full turnkey provider of technology infrastructure solutions including Wireline, Wireless, ISP, AV, and Engineering. Inspired is also a medical staffing division that provides qualified doctors, nurses, and technicians to support healthcare operations. Our customer centric approach has ensured long term relationships with commercial clients, service providers, local, state, and federal government organizations. We recognize our team members as our greatest asset ensuring that their safety, well- being, and career growth are always our number one priority. Our ALL IN culture includes a focus on Safety, Wellness, Learning, Diversity and Inclusion, and giving back to our Communities.
Inspired Solutions is seeking an Inpatient Pharmacy Technician for the Madigan Army Medical Center. This position involves receiving and reviewing prescriptions, determining medication details, and entering them into the computer system while checking for potential issues. They independently handle various medication-related tasks, such as preparing labels, coordinating with prescribers, and ensuring compliance with sterile procedures. This includes preparing intravenous solutions, unit dose orders, and compounding medications, all under the supervision of a pharmacist or technician supervisor. They also monitor pharmaceutical inventory, maintain records, and perform packaging and labeling of pharmaceutical products. In addition, they assist in conducting medication storage area inspections, and they may perform final checks on bulk drug orders and unit dose medication carts if authorized. The technician performs these tasks in accordance with established procedures and guidelines, using their knowledge of pharmaceuticals and dosage forms.
This position includes a $4,000 Sign on Bonus, a $10,000 Relocation Bonus (if more than 60M away). The position pays $25.00/hr.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive and review prescriptions using knowledge of pharmaceuticals handled by the pharmacy.
• Determines medication, dosage form, strength/dosage, and quantity to be dispensed in accordance with accepted practice and pharmacy SOP.
• Enters prescriptions into outpatient computer system, reviewing profile for allergies, drug/drug or drug/food interactions, and duplicate orders.
• Obtains the pharmaceutical, prepares package labels, and sets up for pharmacist review.
• Coordinates with prescriber or other hospital staff on any pertinent issues or questions concerning the medication or patient.
• Works independently on unit dose carts, sterile products, stockage for point-of-use cabinets, and bulk drug orders for medication use areas following the rules, policies, and procedures as an intermediate step of the medication use process.
• Receive, review, prepare, and fill physician orders for intravenous solutions, other parenteral medication and nutrition products, unit dose orders, prescriptions, and bulk drug orders.
• Ensure strict adherence to sterile procedures and correct operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Advises pharmacist of any significant issues or problems connected with the specific medication.
• Prepares a full range of sterile products, following existing guidance and regulations and under the supervision of the pharmacist/technician supervisors.
• Calculate quantities required to prepare unit doses, pre-pack, Pyxis refill/deliveries, restock requests, returns, and follow up on the daily check-off list to make sure that all daily tasks are done before the end of the shift.
• Complete the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, criteria-based competency assessment within 90-120 days.
• Perform the full range of compounding for the pharmacy to include intravenous and chemotherapy preparations in support of hematology and oncology services.
• Prepare bulk compounds, as needed, for which master formula cards or specific instructions from a pharmacist are available.
• Establish and maintain files for a variety of manual and automated records concerning pharmacy operations. These include prescription and patient records, stock, and inventory records, as well as miscellaneous administrative files.
• Independently monitor pharmaceutical inventory; receive incoming stock, checks for discrepancies, and rotates stock for the full range of medication and supplies, including controlled substances.
• Assist in conducting medication storage area inspections to assure adequate pharmaceutical supplies.
• Use knowledge of pharmaceuticals to perform duties in pharmacy functional areas, including knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature (including generic, chemical, and proprietary names of drug) and dosage forms.
• Assist in conducting medication storage area inspections/liaison visits. Inform supervisor about stock level changes as determined by unusual increases or decreases in demand and seasonal requirements.
• Select components; compute quantities; set up, operate, and maintain common and specialized instruments and equipment; and performs mixing and blending of pharmaceutical substances.
• Review orders for compatibility and additives, converts instructions to proper units and measures, and calculates the quantity of solution required based on concentration, interaction, dosage, number of doses, loss in processing, etc.
• Package and label products and ensure they are properly handled, stored, and accounted for. If authorized by the Department of Pharmacy, may perform final pharmacy check on bulk drug order and/or replenishment of unit dose medication carts issued to medication use areas within the facility in accordance with local policy.
• Prepare additives in strict compliance with procedures and proper sterile techniques. Observes preparation process and brings to the attention of the pharmacist any unusual or unanticipated situations or results.
• Performs other duties as assigned and in accordance with this PWS

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of the characteristics of drugs, toxicity, possible adverse reactions, and drug-drug interactions; knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature (including generic, chemical, and proprietary names of drug) and dosage forms; and knowledge and skill to perform computer data entry
• Behavior: Be professional, respectful, and work as a team. Conduct themselves in a manner consistent with MAMC's mission, vision, values, and professional standards
• Dress according to MAMC dress code. Wear MAMC-issued scrubs while working in the Inpatient Pharmacy

WORK ENVIRNOMENT:

• This position reports to the Madigan Army Medical Center in Tacoma, WA.
• Inpatient shifts are 365/7 days a week and includes all holidays. Shifts of Sunday to Sunday will be 0500 - 1330, 0700 - 1530, 1100 - 1930, 1300 - 2130, and 1500 - 2330; 2300- 0730 (Saturday and Sunday shift is a rotation)
• Typical work shifts and staffing requirements may be subject to change based on mission requirements.
• Availability: Be available to work all shifts outlined in section 5.4.4.1 following completion of training and competency requirements. Be available to work weekends and holidays

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• 1+ year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician after graduati Competency within the past three years in the required clinical discipline.
• 6 months+ of Inpatient Pharmacy experience required
• Graduate from a formal Pharmacy Technician program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) or a formal Pharmacy Technician program (i.e., technical, hospital, or retail-based program) OR a formal medical services training program of the United States Military
• Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) & Basic Life Support (BCLS/BLS) certification must be obtained through an American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC) training program

Inspired Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates agree to complete a selection assessment and pre- employment drug screen.