TECH - PHARMACY

River Vista Behavioral Health sits along the bluffs overlooking the San Joaquin River, this brand new, 128-bed facility, will provide high-quality and advanced behavioral health services to residents and visitors in the Central Valley.  The new hospital will employ more than 250 people, including clinicians, nurses, mental health technicians, support staff and administration. 

We are currently seeking a forward thinking and compassionate Pharmacy Technician to be part of our Pharmacy Team. The Pharmacy Technician, under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist or Consulting Pharmacist and within all regulatory rules governing pharmaceutical services, provides for complete pharmaceutical services to the facility.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:    Associates Degree in pharmaceutical sciences.

Experience:   A minimum of two (2) years hospital pharmaceutical experience is preferred.

Licensure:     Currently licensed as a Pharmacy Technician in California.

Additional Requirements: CPR certification and successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.  CPI Training may be obtained during new hire orientation.  Incumbent may be required to work overtime and flexible hours. 

STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

THE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS ARE CATEGORIZED UNDER THE JCAHO STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE.

Operational Functions:

1. Appropriately fill and label all drug containers issued to service departments.
2. Price medication records daily and appropriately charges patient records for pharmaceuticals used.
3. Deliver new medications and pick up new treatment orders from each unit on a regular basis.
4. Repackage unit dose medications for dispensing when the manufacturer does not provide unit dose packaging.
5. Fill controlled substance counters for the nursing units.
6. Check after hours unit dose back up logs and replace the stock after the order is verified by the pharmacist.
7. Under direct pharmacist supervision, fill prescriptions for inpatients as requested.
8. Place orders for medication, personal and central supply for outpatient items (when necessary) from designated vendors/wholesalers and utilize buying group information in selecting products.
9. Perform nursing station inventories and replenishes the stock if needed on a regular basis.
10. Check and price the merchandise received and is responsible for charging the facility.
11. Coordinate the return of all outdated medications to the appropriate manufacturer or wholesaler.
12. Make photo copies of all medication invoices for the Pharmacy department as required.
13. Assist in all other distribution, procurement and clinical functions within the pharmacy.

14.Demonstrate appropriate judgment in communicating with physicians/licensed practitioner, nurses and other facility staff.

Teaching

1. Participate in basic pharmacy orientation of new hospital staff and students.
2. Function as a resource for pharmacy/medication related policies and procedures.
3. Provide pharmaceutical information effectively to the medical and facility staff.

Safety

1. Follow pharmacy department and facility safety and infection control policies and procedures.
2. Follow facility fire, safety and disaster policies and procedures.

Patient Care Standards

1. Ensure services provided adhere to specific Standards of Care of Child/Adolescent Patients ages 5 through 17.
2. Ensure services provided adhere to specific Standards of Care of Adult Patients ages 18 through 64.
3. Ensure services provided adhere to specific Standards of Care of Geriatric Patients ages 65 and older.

Additional Standards

1. Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
2. Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
3. Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
4. Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
5. Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS.  THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION.

1. Knowledge of all clinical functions of a facility pharmacy.
2. Knowledge of JCAHO standards, OSHA regulations and state and federal laws and regulatory requirements.
3. Thorough knowledge of dosages for age-specific populations.
4. Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
5. Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
6. Effective oral and written communication skills.
7. Ability to read and discern all medication labels and prescribing orders.
8. Ability to answer and operate a telephone and paging system.
9. Ability to operate and manipulate drug repacking tools and equipment such as a heat sealer, calculator, computer, microfiche, order transmitter, stamper, and typewriter.
10. Ability to communicate effectively with all facility staff, patients and other health care and administrative personnel.
11. Ability to respond to stat orders and emergency situations.
12. Ability to work effectively and resolve problem situations.
13. Ability to exercise good judgment in decision making.
14. Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
15. Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
16. Ability to use good judgment and to maintain confidentiality of information.
17. Ability to work as a team player.
18. Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
19. Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
20. Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
21. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
22. Ability to meet corporate deadlines.
23. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPECIAL DEMANDS

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES HOW AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION CURRENTLY PERFORMS THE FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION.  MODIFICATIONS TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS JOB MAY BE PERFORMED WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.

1. Ability to handle a heavy work load.
2. Ability to stand up to eight (8) hours per day.
3. Ability to twist, squat, stoop and reach.
4. Ability to work under deadlines and emergencies.
5. Ability to use a walk the facility grounds to deliver medications to the various nursing stations.
6. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.
7. Ability to push or pull up to 150 lbs.
8. Ability to see well enough to read written materials.
9. Ability to read and discern all medication labels and prescribing orders.
10. The ability to competently and fully perform Handle with Care techniques is an essential position function.

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER WORK AIDES:

THIS SECTION DESCRIBES THOSE MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER WORK AIDES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION MUST BE ABLE TO USE.

1. Pharmaceutical equipment
2. Drug packing tools.
3. Computer and printer.
4. Calculator/10-Key.
5. Typewriter.
6. Telephone and paging system.
7. Policies, procedures, plans, and program manuals.

Additional Requirements:

A strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, HCFA, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. UHS is recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies.  

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We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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