Pharmacy Technician- Inpatient (FT- 0.9 FTE, Variable Shift)

Position Summary: 

The Pharmacy Technician supports the inpatient pharmacy department and/or Oncology/Infusion Pharmacy to provide safe and prompt pharmaceutical care to patients. The Pharmacy Technician is a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician or Technician in Training licensed by the Montana Board of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient role requires sterile IV room training and competencies, chemotherapy IV preparation training and competencies, medication reconciliation and/or Technician Checking Technician (“Tech check Tech or TCT”) training and routine quality assurance checks.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required

• High School Diploma
• At least 18 years of age
• Acquire Montana License for Tech in Training within 30-days of hire

Preferred

• National Certification as Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) upon hire OR will be required to become certified within one year of obtaining Technician in Training license
• 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience
• Proficiency and working knowledge of aseptic technique for preparing sterile products and subsequent completion of Chemotherapy IV preparation training
• Completion of didactic training and written examination requirements for TCT role

Essential Job Functions:

In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements.

• Essential Job Functions for Technician - Intravenous and Chemotherapy Trained:
• Compound and dispense medications, IV medications, chemotherapy and hazardous medications under supervision of a pharmacist.
• Perform aseptic technique and use of closed system transfer devices.
• Ensure clean and safe operation of rooms and IV hoods.
• Distribute medication to all areas of the hospital including accurately preparing restock bins to replenish automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), controlled substances and hazardous medications.
• Supports workflow functions within the inpatient and/or oncology pharmacies.
• Perform audit and quality improvement tasks as assigned by pharmacy leadership .
• Essential Job Functions for Technician - Medication Reconciliation Technician:
• Obtains medication histories and confirms accuracy of initial home medication use on all patients within 24 hours of admission to the hospital.
• Utilizes appropriate resources to complete medication history including but not limited to interview of the patient and/or family/caregiver and primary care provider. Review pharmacy records, prescription bottles or medication administration record.
• Document all medication histories within the electronic health record and communicate completed medication histories with the Pharmacist.
• Essential Job Functions for Technician TCT:
• Check select oral and IV medications filled by another Pharmacy Technician.
• Perform second check for unit dose fills, automated dispensing cabinet picks, premixed or pre-checked IV piggybacks and floor stock supplies that were filled or stocked by another technician.
• Maintain competencies and quality assurance checks.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times.
• Ability to work varied shifts in a busy and stressful environment.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality.
• Computer applications, MS Office, internet applications and standard office equipment.
• Maintain competency with electronic health record.

Schedule Requirements

• This role requires regular and sustained attendance.
• The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds): Exerting force occasionally and/or using a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects or people.
• Sit (Occasionally): Maintaining a sitting posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Stand (Repeatedly): Maintaining a standing posture for extended periods may include adjusting body position to prevent discomfort or strain.
• Walk (Repeatedly): Walking and moving around within the work area requires good balance and coordination.
• Climb (Rarely): Ascending