University of Iowa · 2 months ago
Pharmacy Technician, Certified or Trainee - Acute Care-Pediatrics 100% AM/PM
Iowa City, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a full-time Pharmacy Technician to work in their Acute Care, Pediatric Pharmacy. This role involves performing technical activities under the supervision of a pharmacist, including inventory maintenance, medication dispensing, and assisting with training of pharmacy students and new technicians.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Perform activities associated with inventory maintenance in satellites and dispensing areas including emergency drug supplies
Review pharmacy medication inventory for expired medications
Maintain medication inventory levels according to established par levels when available
Manage inpatient Epic In-Baskets which includes printing labels for missing medications, determining the amount of medication required to prepare the intended dose, preparing and/or package of medications; preparing the label; documentation of activities and printing the discharge patient list and removing their medication from the patient care unit
Deliver medications to patient care areas, return medications from patient care areas that are no longer needed
Ensure that medication security is maintained when working in the patient care unit medication rooms. This includes the integrity of security (door/lock etc…), security of medications inside the medication room (controlled substances locked properly), medications inside room are stored correctly (properly dated and refrigerated is needed)
Maintain accurate controls and security regarding controlled substances both in and out of the pharmacy area, including inventory records regarding preparation and delivery to patient care areas
Generate, review, and maintain (includes filing) appropriate records related to medication distribution and dispensing. (forms 127P, 131)
Utilize various equipment including, laminar flow hoods, computerized label printers, pharmaceutical packaging and compounding equipment and pneumatic tube system. Utilize, OmnicellXT, MTS-350 and Med Carousel and other automated dispensing equipment
Maintains cleanliness of BSC and other equipment and the clean room in accordance with policies and procedures
Completes quality assurance activities and quality control records for documentation of appropriate sterile compounding processes
Maintain competencies in proper sterile product preparation
Utilize and adhere to aseptic technique when preparing and manipulating sterile products, including proper handwashing, garbing, product handling and observance of airflow issues within the clean room facility
Compound sterile products including anti-neoplastic drugs in bulk supplies and single doses; utilize aseptic technique in BSC
Maintain proper handling and proper worker safety precautions regarding medications that are considered hazardous (antineoplastic medications) or medications that become hazardous upon waste (EPA designated waste)
Package and compound non-sterile products in bulk supplies and single doses
Conducts and documents monthly inspections of patient care areas
Assist with on-the-job training of pharmacy students and new technicians; may provide functional supervisor to student technicians
Perform activities involving narcotics and controlled substances including daily, weekly, and monthly inventories; order replacement supplies from internal source and review documentation records for completeness and contact manager if documentation is not complete
Perform tasks associated with refilling OmnicellXT Medstations including following proper procedures in picking correct medications to restock OmnicellXT Medstations; following proper procedures in restocking OmnicellXT Medstations
Assisting pharmacist in conducting inspection of all medications stored on patient care unit
Qualification
Required
Registered with the Pharmacy Board at the time of hire
All pharmacy technicians must be certified within one year of employment
High school diploma or the equivalent
Any combination of two years of post-high school experience and/or education in the natural sciences OR satisfactory completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program
National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Must meet ongoing education requirements and maintain certification
Ability to calculate ratios & proportions for pharmaceutical needs as demonstrated by a work sample
Preferred
Experience with inventory maintenance activities
Experience working in team environment
Experience working in detail-oriented work environment
Knowledge of windows-based computer programs
Experience working in environment requiring accuracy
Experience working in healthcare with one-on-one patient interaction & experience handling challenging interactions in work environment
Company
University of Iowa
On our beautiful campus spanning the Iowa River, our faculty and staff enjoy access to an array of cultural, educational, and recreational activities.
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