Acute Care, Asepsis, Biotech and Pharmaceutical, Capsules, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Computer Maintenance, Data Entry, English Language, Establish Priorities, Geriatrics, Hospital, Inventory Management, Inventory Reports, Long-Term Care, Mathematics, Medical Billing, Medications, Multitasking, Nursing, Organizational Skills, Pharmacy, Record Keeping, Recycling, Reporting Skills, Sterilization, Stock Rotation, Time Management, Willing to Travel, Word Processing
LOCATION
Denver, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago
Description
Kindred Hospital Denver and Acute Rehabilitation Unit (ARU) is an all-private room 68-bed hospital located on one of Denver's important medical campuses, just east of St. Joseph's Hospital and Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center. With 55 long-term acute care hospital (LTACH) beds, we offer the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. Our 13-bed ARU is designed for people who have experienced the debilitating effects of an acute injury, impairment or illness and like the LTACH, we partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. Our care has touched individuals from the Front Range, the western slopes of Colorado, and throughout the country.
Job Summary
The Pharmacy Technician under the direct supervision of the (Market) Manager/Director of Pharmacy or Registered Pharmacist - and according to the standards procedures-dispenses additives for IV and irrigating solutions, mixes IV additive solutions as required using aseptic technique with the laminar air flow hood, types labels, prepares and files charge slips, and performs other related duties.
Essential Functions
Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication
Mixes pharmaceutical preparations, fills bottles with prescribed tablets and capsules, and prepares labels for bottles
Fills orders with correct medications
Prepares unit of use dosage when possible
Processes records of medication and equipment dispensed to patient, computes charges, and enters data in computer
Prepares intravenous (IV) packs
Generates required reports; pick i.v., production reports
Performs backup procedures correctly
Recycles product as appropriate
Changes prep and expiration date on recycled product
Dates times and initials all vials for reuse
Prioritizes work (i.e. stats made first)
Delivers IVS to proper locations
Restocks shelves and rotates stock
Properly disposes of non-recyclable solutions
Maintains i.v. refrigerator temperature log
Receives and stores incoming supplies
Counts stock and enters data in computer to maintain inventory records
Returns medications to stock and rotates stock
Fills requisitions from Nursing floors in a timely fashion
Can calculate appropriate medication doses based on patient's age Adult and Geriatrics
Cleans equipment and sterilizes glassware according to prescribed methods
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
The ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal) with clinical staff
Self-motivated, self-directed with excellent organizational skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Good math and science skills
Good stress coping skills
Must read, write and speak fluent English
Must have good and regular attendance
Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
Performs other related duties as assigned
Pay Range: $19.51 - $24.74/Hour
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
Qualifications
Education
High School diploma or equivalent
Licenses/Certification
State Certification/Licensure if required by state
Experience
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred
Basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills