Nationally Certified Pharmacy Tech

Please contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Rachel Menezes at email address

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We have Permanent role Nationally Certified Pharmacy Tech for our client at Sitka, AK . Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.

Position Details:
Nationally Certified Pharmacy Tech- Sitka, AK
Location : Sitka, AK 99835
Project Duration : Full time/ Permanent
Shift Timing : Days

Job Description:
Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

key Skills:

• Supports the pharmacist
• Retrieves medications from shelf of dispensing robot (if available), counts medications, and labels containers under the supervision of the pharmacist.
• Cleans and refills the dispensing robot and counting devices daily and as needed.
• Orders and replaces stock in the pharmacy
• Retrieves and interprets medication orders; performs pharmaceutical calculations; enters orders into pharmacy computer system for pharmacist’s review.
• Labels, fills, and delivers medication to appropriate patient care locations.
• Demonstrates ability to perform medication adjudication, including contacting/resolving medication-related pharmacy billing rejections.
• Maintains equipment and performs required recordkeeping
• Conducts inventory, orders, receives and stocks drugs and supplies
• Performs restocks and cleans the IV Hood before and after compounding, cleans the entire IV room daily and performs other scheduled cleanings.
• Maintains log of hood pressures and notify maintenance of insufficient airflow.
• Refills the emergency room and unit-based dispensing machines and files proper paperwork.
• Fills out appropriate paperwork when preparing and delivering controlled substances.
• Receives and triages information requests; researches and provides information where appropriate, referring other inquiries to the pharmacist.
• Retrieves expired, recalled or discontinued medications from stock and patient areas; discards or returns to stock as appropriate; completes corresponding documentation
• Assists in documentation of unit-specific procedures and quality assurance activities under Pharmacist review.

Qualifications:

• Valid pharmacy technician license in the State of Alaska
• Pharmacy Technician National Certification
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and subsequently every three years
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and subsequently every three years