Pharmacy Technician

Primary scheduled hours: 60 hours per pay period, day shift.

Job Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the Pharmacist, responsible for preparing medications to be dispensed to patients, maintaining a clean and clutter free work environment, assist in records management and filing, assist in inventory ordering, stocking and inventory control, maintains positive relationship with customers and other departments.

Who are we?

• Newport Hospital and Health Services is located in Newport, WA on the Washington-Idaho border. We are an independent rural healthcare provider.
• Newport Hospital and Health Services consists of:
  • 24 bed Rural Community Hospital - Trauma Level IV
  • 15 providers Rural Health Clinic
  • 72 bed, high level care, Advanced Assisted Living Facility
  • 42 apartment; low-moderate care level Assisted Living Facility
  • In 2021 we celebrated our 100th year in operation servicing the local members of Newport, WA and the surrounding communities.

Education Background and Experience

Minimum Education:

Completed Certified Pharmacy Technician Program

Required Licensure / Certifications:

Washington State Certified Pharmacy Technician

Required Experience:

Basic computer knowledge and current knowledge of hospital pharmacy regulations as applicable to the job.

Professional Requirements

• Maintain regulatory requirements.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled; complete work within designated timelines.
• Demonstrates the ability to adhere to the mission, ethics and goals of the District.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients, guests and staff in a courteous, respectful and helpful manner.

Essential Job Functions

HOSPITAL/INPATIENT:

• Responsible for running daily Pyxis inventory reports, procuring the corresponding medications and filling Pyxis machines
• Maintains records of all inventory received or dispensed from pharmacy in electronic inventory management program
• Reviews and approves previous days’ medication charges
• Purchases unit dose medication whenever possible
• Maintains billing statements, records and credits
• Removes outdates monthly from assigned department
• Repackage medication into unit dose packaging under the supervision of the Pharmacist
• Prepare Emergency Department Pre-Packs for Pharmacist approval

RETAIL/OUTPATIENT

• Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions
• Prepare new and refill prescriptions for Pharmacist review including but not limited to order entry, insurance adjudication, medication procurement from stock, filling and labeling
• Reports, immediately, prescription errors to pharmacist on duty
• Provide excellent customer service by assisting customers with filling prescriptions, insurance adjudication and communication when an issue with a prescription arises
• Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services
• Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience
• Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products
• Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians
• Interact with medical office staff to gather pertinent information about prescriptions that require a resolution of issues that arise
• Prioritize Pharmacy Department tasks and follow through to ensure all tasks are completed in a timely manner. Including but not limited to inventory management and will-calls to customers
• Assist in maintaining the will call prescriptions at a date of 14 days or less
• Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required

In accordance with Medicare and Medicaid Services, as a condition of employment, you must be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation by time of hire. People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their last shot in a vaccine series. Full vaccination status or an approved accommodation will be verified prior to your first day of work. Should you not be fully vaccinated or have an approved medical/religious accommodation you will not be able to start employment with NHHS. Please contact HR at 509-447-6320 for any vaccination verification questions or to request an accommodation application.

The above job summary, professional requirements and essential job functions are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel for this job classification.

Compensation/How We Care For You

Successful candidates typically begin between the beginning and midpoint of the compensation range ($20.96 - $24.69/hour) dependent on qualifications/experience and receive compensation increment increases annually.

Full-time benefitted - (60-80 hours per two week pay period).
Part-time benefitted - (40-59 hours per two week pay period).
Qualified employees of Newport Hospital & Health Services are offered the following benefits:

We offer competitive wages.

• Comprehensive benefit package including:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement with a 6% dollar for dollar employer match
• Long Term Disability
• AFLAC
• Flexible Spending Account
• Bonus, if eligible upon Board approval
• We provide a complimentary gym membership
• We offer various tuition assistance programs

We give back to our community snack bags for local schools and assist with Meals on Wheels for our elderly.
We work where we play - Three major ski resorts are located within one hour of Newport, numerous lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. Truly an abundance of outdoor recreation.

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Our nurse development strategy is competency and confidence focused. We employ nurse techs and foster growth for new graduates including specialty areas.
We offer training on the job to new graduates
All employees are given the opportunity to learn and advance within the organization.
We offer strong family-like support system
Collaboration and team building is supported and developed using teaching and practice of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.

Newport Hospital & Health Services (NHHS) is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. NHHS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

NHHS employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

NHHS is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resources at 509-447-6320.