Pharmacy Tech - PRN at Utah Navajo Health System

Blanding, Utah, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Medication Processing, Pharmacy Law Compliance, Customer Service, Order Transcription, Dispensing Window Operation, Script Pro Technology, Pyxis Technology Maintenance, Billing Process Knowledge, Medication Mixing, Pharmacy Cleaning, Inventory Management, Accrediting Body Standards Compliance, Federal and State Law Knowledge, Joint Commission Compliance, Phone Etiquette, Task Prioritization

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Description We are looking for a licensed Utah Pharmacy Technician to work Full-Time in our Community Health Center in Southeastern Utah. Our clinic is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have 4 primary care health centers and deliver integrated services including behavioral health, Pharmacy, Dental, specialty referrals, chronic disease management, health education, and much, much more. Location: Blanding, Utah Critical Tasks: Pharmacy function and medication processing. Pharmacy Tasks Compliance to pharmacy law, company policies/procedures, and accrediting body standards. Customer service and pharmacy communication. Ensure that all daily, weekly, and monthly pharmacy tasks are completed. Requirements Requirements Pharmacy function and medication processing. Promptly and efficiently review and transcribe provider medication orders sent to the pharmacy for processing and filling. Assure that all order information is transcribed correctly including patient name, birthdate, medication, strength, dosage form, quantity, day supply and provider prior to forwarding it onto pharmacist for final check. Will need to be able to work at a dispensing window and use money till. Be able to use Script Pro technology to properly fill and dispense medications to patients. Know how to use Pyxis technology to maintain them for clinic use. Must have working knowledge of the billing process from inputting patients’ information, appropriately billing to insurance and promptly taking care of rejections and/or other related problems. Be able to properly mix medications correctly prior to dispensing. Pharmacy Tasks Technicians will maintain a clean pharmacy through daily cleaning of all work spaces, sweeping of floors, taking out garbage and dusting as required. Maintain Script Pro robot each day but following maintenance recommendations from the company, refilling cells, and ordering medications. Regularly assist the pharmacist in charge in completing other necessary task including but not limited to return to stock, outdates, ordering, filling of partial orders, prepacks etc. Ensure that all daily, weekly, and monthly pharmacy tasks are completed and signed off. Other tasks as deemed appropriate by supervisor(s). Compliance to pharmacy law, company policies/procedures, and accrediting bodies standards. Must know, understand, and follow Federal and State pharmacy laws and will assist pharmacists as needed. This includes all required activities and documentation Know and comply with UNHS policies and procedures pertaining to the pharmacy and pharmacy staff. Assist Pharmacist in Charge with compliance with all accrediting bodies to which we follow (Joint Commission). Be prepared for and participate in company surveys. Customer service Must be able to provide excellent customer service to patients and staff. Will answer phone calls and approach patients at the dispensing window promptly and courteously. Must prioritize patients first when completing tasks and assignments. Other Tasks and Assignments Will assist as needed on other assignments such as but not limited to Teddy Bear Clinics, Staff retreats, meetings etc. Accept assignments from supervisor pharmacists to help them with additional projects/assignments. Metrics: Pharmacy function and medication processing. Technicians will be given, at minimum, a yearly review with the Pharmacist in Charge, Pharmacy Director or designee concerning their performance in pharmacy function. Reviews will be made by pharmacists as needed to improve workflow and improve prescription filling process. Pharmacy Tasks. Technicians will be given, at minimum, a yearly review with the Pharmacist in Charge, Pharmacy Director or designee concerning their performance in pharmacy function. As needed reviews may take place to help improve completion of all tasks not being properly completed. Compliance to pharmacy law, company policies/procedures, and accrediting body standards. Maintain law competency through CE studies and staying up to date with state and federal changes Yearly review of UNHS policies and procedures using Policy Stat. Reviewed in periodic mock Joint Commission surveys Customer service, patient education and pharmacy communication. Review if this will be constant and ongoing and will be reviewed with the annual review with the department leader. More frequent reviews may be done based on customer/staff complaints Other Tasks and Assignments Will be reviewed on an individual basis for each assignment as performed or needed. These will also be evaluated yearly with supervisor. Experience, Training, and Qualifications needed to perform the job: . Must have completed required training for the state of Utah to get your technicians license in Utah License/Certification: Utah Pharmacy Technicians license Must obtain/maintain First Aid/CPR certification In accordance with Navajo Nation and federal law, UNHS has implemented an Affirmative Actin Plan pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. The NPEA has the following preferences: 1) Enrolled Navajo (must have a CIB). 2) Applicant married to an enrolled Navajo and who has lived on the NN for more than a year. 3) Everyone else (all other tribes and non-Indians). As a Tribal Organization the Utah Navajo Health System, Inc. (UNHS) treats patients with high risk and underlying chronic medical conditions. Therefore, UNHS requires its employees to show proof of immunization prior to their employment with UNHS or during their employment. Below is a list of immunizations/vaccinations required to be employed or to continue employment with UNHS. The immunizations/vaccinations include but not limited to following: MMR (Measles Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella): Documentation of two MMR vaccines (OR) Documentation of MMR titers. Complete Hepatitis B vaccine series (3 doses), documented proof of titers indicating immunity, or a declination that may be signed upon arrival. Proof of up-to-date PPD skin testing, if previously negative (OR) Proof of positive PPD skin test with the most recent chest x-ray and treatment history. Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap). Varicella titers, history of varicella or varicella immunization series. Influenza vaccine for the current year. Any other vaccinations as requested. UNHS would not be able to achieve our goal of quality equitable healthcare for people living in southeastern Utah without our committed and competent staff. UNHS continually attracts the most devoted healthcare professionals and administrators this region has to offer.We offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic team providing care to medically underserved communities. UNHS hires in accordance with Navajo Preference Employment Act and Equal Employee Opportunity Commission standards.

Responsibilities

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the accurate processing and dispensing of medications, including promptly reviewing and transcribing provider orders, and ensuring compliance with all pharmacy laws and company procedures. Key duties also involve maintaining pharmacy cleanliness, managing technology like Script Pro and Pyxis, assisting the pharmacist with inventory tasks, and providing excellent customer service at the dispensing window.