Pharmacy Technician
| Company | The University of Kansas Hospital |
|---|---|
| Location | Kansas, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Part-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Junior, Mid Level |
Requirements
- High School Graduate or GED
- Pharmacy Technician Registration – State Board of Pharmacy upon Hire
- Technician must maintain certification on an ongoing basis and complete all continuing education requirements.
Responsibilities
- Performs ALL duties defined by standard work or other guidelines communicated by leadership under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist
- Operates computer systems to accurately input medication orders and obtain necessary patient information.
- Assists in maintaining pharmacy inventory and record keeping in accordance with state and federal law. Reports medication errors on a continuous basis.
- Assures timely distribution of prescribed medications and stock items as needed.
- Utilizes effective listening and communication skills. Maintains supervisor awareness of personal and team activities affecting the department. Exhibits proactive problem solving to address issues impacting departmental services.
- Maintains a plan for personal development and completion of competency validation records.
- Participates in personal goal setting and ongoing development of team members.
- Shares expertise by participating in the orientation and education of pharmacy employees and students.
- If applicable, participation in the quality management program is expected with the goal of improving services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions to improve and evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions.
- Responsibilities may include working to establish and maintain long and short term goals for the Quality Management Program; monitoring and documenting Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) for progress in meeting QI goals; and providing guidance and education to staff on Quality Management priorities and projects.
- Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in related field of study from an accredited college or university
- 1 or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy offering comprehensive pharmacy services
- PTCB OR equivalent National Pharmacy Technician Certification.