The Pharmacy Technician 2 exercises a higher degree of independent judgment, assists with quality improvement and compliance initiatives, and serves as a knowledgeable resource to pharmacy staff while supporting the safe, accurate, and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical care. In addition to medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and pharmacy systems support, this position is responsible for obtaining and documenting medication histories, supporting medication reconciliation activities, and serving as a resource for pharmacy technology and workflow processes.
Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team!
Pay Information:
Internal Hires: Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms.
External Hires: Pay rate will be determined by applicable qualifications and experience.
Pharmacy Tech 1 starts at $23.68 per hour and up based on relevant experience
Pharmacy Tech 2 starts at $28.02 per hour and up based on relevant experience
Job Summary:
Pharmacy Tech 1: The Pharmacy Technician 1 performs entry-level technical and supportive duties related to medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and pharmacy operations. This position assists in ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely delivery of pharmaceutical services throughout the organization while maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The Pharmacy Technician I works collaboratively with pharmacists, healthcare providers, and other staff to support quality patient care and efficient pharmacy operations. The position is responsible for developing and maintaining competency in hospital pharmacy practice, medication distribution systems, and pharmacy technology applications.
Pharmacy Tech 2: The Pharmacy Technician 2 performs advanced technical, operational, and patient-care support functions for inpatient and infusion pharmacy services. In addition to medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and pharmacy systems support, this position is responsible for obtaining and documenting medication histories, supporting medication reconciliation activities, and serving as a resource for pharmacy technology and workflow processes. The Pharmacy Technician 2 exercises a higher degree of independent judgment, assists with quality improvement and compliance initiatives, and serves as a knowledgeable resource to pharmacy staff while supporting the safe, accurate, and efficient delivery of pharmaceutical care.
Minimum Qualifications for the Job:
Pharmacy Tech 1
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience: None
Preferred Experience: Previous customer service preferred
License(s): State of Alaska Pharmacy Technician License
Certification: PTCB Certification
Pharmacy Tech 2
Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience: Two (2) years of pharmacy tech experience in a hospital
Preferred Experience: Eighteen (18) months of experience as a Pharmacy Tech 1 at BRH
License(s): State of Alaska Pharmacy Technician License
Certification(s): PTCB certification
Practice Notices:
All new employees are required to produce a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to start of employment.