Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient

Requisition ID: 157829
Department: 200211 Pharmacy
Facility: Renown Regional Medical Center
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Varies
Category: Allied Health
Location: Reno,NV

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About Renown Health:

Renown Health is northern Nevada’s healthcare leader and Reno’s only locally owned, not-for-profit health system. We are an entire network of hospitals, primary care offices, urgent care centers, lab services, medical specialties, and x-ray and imaging services – with more than 7,000 nurses, doctors and care providers dedicated to the health and well-being of our community.

Position Overview

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for providing timely preparation and distribution of medications and IV solutions within the hospital in conjunction with established guidelines, policies and procedures, and statutory requirements.

Nature and Scope

The incumbent is expected to provide optimal patient care by recognizing differences in drug therapy (i.e drug, dose & frequency) in pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Intra-departmental activities, such as inventory ordering and billing procedures, can be done without the direct supervision of the pharmacist. Incumbent is challenged to assist the pharmacist in the timely and accurate distribution of medications. Questions involving medication use or therapeutics must be referred to the pharmacist and good judgment is required when other types of information is provided by the technician.

The incumbent is responsible for entering medication orders into the pharmacy computer system; this involves maintaining and updating the patient pharmacy profile; discrepancies, interactions for outpatient prescriptions and all therapeutic questions are to be referred to the pharmacist. The incumbent prepares medication cassettes and delivers to nursing units throughout the hospital (inpatient only). The incumbent is expected to pull, prepare and label medications based on the orders entered by a pharmacist. The incumbent pulls and delivers medications for automated dispensing machines.

The incumbent is challenged to assist in the training of new technicians.

The incumbent will be required to work varying shifts and days to meet the needs of the department which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (Cost Center 200 only). Overtime may be required. The incumbent is expected to attend on a regular basis staff meetings, technician meetings, etc.

In addition to being competent to work in the inpatient & outpatient environments, incumbent is expected to be trained and have the ability to work in multiple areas. This position fills inpatient/outpatient medication orders and must maintain general pharmacy knowledge, knowledge of medications, medication dosage forms, and trade and generic names. Thorough knowledge in preparation of sterile parenteral products using proper aseptic technique, knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations, proper product labeling, and product reconstitution procedures. Thorough understanding of medication order procedures involving the pharmacy computer system. Demonstrates interpersonal skills to maintain effective communication with co-workers, other hospital employees, patients and visitors. Working knowledge of Renown Health and specific departmental policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws regarding pharmacy.

The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned.

This position does not provide patient care.

Disclaimer

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications
Requirements – Required and/or Preferred

Name	Description
Education:	Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Prefer high School Diploma, (or equivalent), proficient math skills. Recognized Pharmacy Technician training program, and/or are nationally certified (CPhT) preferred.
Experience:	Specialized training is encouraged, and can be enhanced by completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician training program or 1 year prior experience in a hospital or community pharmacy. For 200234, two (2) years of sterile compounding experience required, sterile chemotherapy preparation preferred.
License(s):	Registered by the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician in Training. Must be registered as Pharmacy Technician by first work anniversary.
Certification(s):	Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician training program or have national certification preferred.
Computer / Typing:	Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Typing: 30 wpm.

Benefits

Renown Health exists to make a genuine difference in the health and well-being of the people and communities we serve. And it is through your passion that this mission is made real every day. The relationship with employees is the foundation for success as we proceed with our strategic direction. We strive to build upon this solid partnership by offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that meets the diverse needs of employees and their family members.

With my CAREER Rewards there’s peace of mind in knowing that Renown Health is also fighting for the most important things in your life — family, finances and future. Navigate options and make sure you are getting the most value from your Nursing career with us.

Education Assistance:
The Education Assistance Program offers reimbursement and repayment opportunities as well as educational and financial guidance from experts.

Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment*
Bright Horizons Education & College Advising™

*Full time employees can take advantage of concurrent participation in student loan repayment and tuition and certification reimbursement up to a combined limit of $4,000 per year.

Health Tracks – Wellness Discount:
Healthy Tracks is a powerful tool that can help you become an inspiring example of health and well-being for our community. Through participation, you can earn wellness discounts on your health insurance as well as being recognized through Everyday Amazing by completing Healthy Tracks activities.

Affordable medical, Rx, vision and dental coverages
Health Tracks Wellness Program/Wellness discounts
Health coaching/Health Improvement Program
Fitbit
Fitness club discounts

Paid Time Off:
To promote resilience, Renown offers full and part-time employees up to 10 paid holidays and vacation time, which are combined together in an annual leave bank. Annual leave front load or accrual amounts are based on the employee’s type of position, length of service in a benefit eligible position and full time equivalent (FTE).

Paid sick leave and military leave

401(k) Company Match:
Retirement savings is one of the most important benefits any employer can offer. Administered by The Vanguard Group, one of the nation’s most respected 401(k) investment companies, Renown Health’s Retirement Savings Plan is designed to help you on your journey to a comfortable financial future.

Flexibile Work Environment:
Renown Health recognizes that employees have diverse personal and family needs. A flexible work schedule can assist employees in balancing work and personal commitments, while meeting business needs and objectives.

A healthy and safe Culture
Flexible Work Arrangements such as alternate work schedules, self-scheduling, compressed work weeks and telecommuting

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Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient

Requisition id: 157829

Department: 200211 Pharmacy

Facility: Renown Regional Medical Center

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Varies

Category: Allied Health

Location: Reno, NV

Position Purpose

This position is responsible for providing timely preparation and distribution of medications and IV solutions within the hospital in conjunction with established guidelines, policies and procedures, and statutory requirements.

Nature and Scope

The incumbent is expected to provide optimal patient care by recognizing differences in drug therapy (i.e drug, dose & frequency) in pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.

Intra-departmental activities, such as inventory ordering and billing procedures, can be done without the direct supervision of the pharmacist. Incumbent is challenged to assist the pharmacist in the timely and accurate distribution of medications. Questions involving medication use or therapeutics must be referred to the pharmacist and good judgment is required when other types of information is provided by the technician.

The incumbent is responsible for entering medication orders into the pharmacy computer system; this involves maintaining and updating the patient pharmacy profile; discrepancies, interactions for outpatient prescriptions and all therapeutic questions are to be referred to the pharmacist. The incumbent prepares medication cassettes and delivers to nursing units throughout the hospital (inpatient only). The incumbent is expected to pull, prepare and label medications based on the orders entered by a pharmacist. The incumbent pulls and delivers medications for automated dispensing machines.

The incumbent is challenged to assist in the training of new technicians.

The incumbent will be required to work varying shifts and days to meet the needs of the department which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (Cost Center 200 only). Overtime may be required. The incumbent is expected to attend on a regular basis staff meetings, technician meetings, etc.

In addition to being competent to work in the inpatient & outpatient environments, incumbent is expected to be trained and have the ability to work in multiple areas. This position fills inpatient/outpatient medication orders and must maintain general pharmacy knowledge, knowledge of medications, medication dosage forms, and trade and generic names. Thorough knowledge in preparation of sterile parenteral products using proper aseptic technique, knowledge of pharmaceutical calculations, proper product labeling, and product reconstitution procedures. Thorough understanding of medication order procedures involving the pharmacy computer system. Demonstrates interpersonal skills to maintain effective communication with co-workers, other hospital employees, patients and visitors. Working knowledge of Renown Health and specific departmental policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws regarding pharmacy.

The incumbent may perform other duties as assigned.

This position does not provide patient care.

Disclaimer

The foregoing description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and efforts or work conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications
Requirements – Required and/or Preferred

Name	Description
Education:	Must have working-level knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing and speaking English. Prefer high School Diploma, (or equivalent), proficient math skills. Recognized Pharmacy Technician training program, and/or are nationally certified (CPhT) preferred.
Experience:	Specialized training is encouraged, and can be enhanced by completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician training program or 1 year prior experience in a hospital or community pharmacy. For 200234, two (2) years of sterile compounding experience required, sterile chemotherapy preparation preferred.
License(s):	Registered by the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy as Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician in Training. Must be registered as Pharmacy Technician by first work anniversary.
Certification(s):	Completion of a recognized Pharmacy Technician training program or have national certification preferred.
Computer / Typing:	Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computers skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc. Typing: 30 wpm.