Pharmacy Technician

Position Title Pharmacy Technician Great Bend Hospital Position Summary / Career Interest: The Pharmacy Technician will assist in accurate medication order filling and compounding and record keeping to assure timely delivery of medications. This position is responsible for preparing medications using appropriate technique and equipment. Medications include, but are not limited to, intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition, oral bulk/unit-dose or prepackaged medications, compounds, and investigational drugs. 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. If applicable, as part of the program, the staff will uphold the quality of the Patient Management Program to include the development and reassessment of the program. JOB REQUIREMENTS Required •High School Diploma or GED equivalent •Kansas Board of Pharmacy Registration (required upon start date) •Technician must maintain certification on an ongoing basis and complete all continuing education requirements. • Preferred •Bachelor's Degree •PTCB OR equivalent National Pharmacy Technician Certification •One year experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy offering comprehensive pharmacy services Time Type: Part time Job Requisition ID: R-31067 We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information. Need help finding the right job? We can recommend jobs specifically for you! Create a custom Job Alert by selecting criteria that suit your career interests. Notice: If you are a Current Employee or Contract Worker, please log into Workday to search for and apply to jobs using the Career application or by searching "Find Jobs". Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward. About The University of Kansas Health System As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.