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Planned Systems International · 3 months ago

Pharmacy Technician

US-TX-El Paso

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Cognito LLC, a Planned Systems International joint venture, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the ICE Health Services Corps at the El Paso Processing Center in El Paso, TX. The role involves providing a full range of pharmacy services, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and delivering high-quality healthcare to those in ICE custody.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Performs all duties related to preparation and dispensing of medication orders

Provides direct care to patients within discipline Scope of Practice and performs functions in accordance with current accepted practice, licensure, certification, credentialing and or granted privileges

Provides treatment of persons throughout the life span as appropriate to discipline and facility setting

May be expected to respond to and or coordinate response to medical emergencies

Reads individual prescriptions and determines the name of the drug, strength, and dosage of drugs to be dispensed

Correlates instructions on the prescription with pharmacy policy limitations and notes such on the prescription

Sets up prescriptions by obtaining the correct drug stock, counting the correct amount of medication, and placing this medication in smaller containers

After the prescription has been filled, all contents and the label are set aside in order for a final check by a pharmacist

Consults with the Clinical Services Manager or clinical pharmacist directly to clarify a prescription problem

This indicates that the technician has the knowledge and experience to recognize a problem in which a physician or a pharmacist must be contacted to clarify or change a medication order

Required to use judgment and experience to determine when a pharmacist is to be immediately alerted to a therapeutic problem

When the technician is asked to act on dispensing instructions from a prescription, they can act and prioritize the requests

The technician has sufficient experience with the type of requests and their critical nature to be able to know when to proceed and when to immediately alert a pharmacist for follow-up

Sets up medications needed for new orders and arranges for a pharmacist to check all preceding steps

Receives supplies and checks receipts against requisitions

Checks for shortages, breakage, deterioration, and expiration dates

Discrepancies found are reported to the pharmacist

Performs computer entry of vouchers or invoices into various program applications for monitoring pharmacy expenditures and generating reports

Determines appropriate stock levels as well as the critical nature of different drugs and the consequences of being short on these supplies

Consults with a pharmacist to prevent inventory problems and prepares requisitions accordingly

Withdraws outdated drugs, determines proper disposition (destruction or credit returns) and prepares necessary paperwork to initiate proper action

Places supply orders through mandatory government and non-government sources, which include data entry into computer applications for figuring the total dollar value and generating a quarterly report and determine the kind of packaging and shipping required for such items

Makes necessary changes to quantities requested depending on stock levels to avoid total depletion and notifies a pharmacist of any discrepancies found in the requisition

Packages bulk drugs, which include liquids, tablets, capsules, ointments, and creams, etc. into specific quantities and various size containers

Operates various types of equipment such as tablet and capsule counting machines and labeling machines

Records all prepackage information including lot number, expiration date, manufacturer, current date, initials (incumbent), and sets them aside for final check by a registered pharmacist

Daily, checks the medicine cabinet and all areas of the clinic where night pharmacy service is available

Responsible for refilling any missing pharmacy drugs or supply items used during the night

Inspects and logs the temperature of all refrigerators that contain any type of pharmaceutical reports problems

As directed, or in conjunction with a pharmacist, conducts orientations, for new staff, to pharmacy policy and practice within the clinic

Keeps staff appraised of changes in protocols, drug recalls, etc. that may affect patient safety

Utilizes a personal computer to enter and tabulate data for the monthly workload record

Manipulates data spreadsheet software in order to provide statistical analysis of the workload

Prepares quarterly reports, which identify trends in usage, peculiarities, and discrepancies

Collects daily as required or works with a pharmacist to provide workload data, tabulates onto workload sheets, prepares figures for entry into a statistical program, and enters data into that program

Is familiar with the statistical program that has been designed specifically for this location as well as others for basic spreadsheet capabilities and uses standard techniques

Is fully familiar with all aspects of the program to include adding new patients, doctors, and drugs to the databases as well as editing prescriptions and querying the program for data related to drug usage and workload statistics

Adds new patients to the pill line and updates current patients when orders are renewed

Prepares computer generated medication administration record (MAR) for patients on the pill line

Adds new patients to the Isoniazid tuberculosis prophylaxis directly observed therapy (DOT) list (if separate from the regular pill line)

Clean equipment and work areas in the pharmacy

Performs record keeping functions in accordance with program policies and position

Maintains functional proficiency and ease of use utilizing electronic health records as required by, and appropriate to, position

Completes and passes all discipline specific competencies testing, initially and annually

Completes all initial, annual and ad hoc training as required/assigned

Maintains patient confidentiality, and confidentiality of medical records, in compliance with the Privacy Act and HIPAA regulations in all work activities

Adheres to, and maintains awareness of, IHSC Policies, Procedures, Directives, Operational Memoranda and accreditation standards as prescribed by ICE/IHSC

Adheres to, and participates in, IHSC’s Safety, Prevention, Infection and Control, Quality Improvement, Patient Education and other programs and collateral duties as appropriate to position

Attends and participates in general/medical staff meetings

Qualification

Pharmacy Technician experienceBLS certificationPharmaceutical knowledgeElectronic health recordsMicrosoft Office proficiencyCultural competencyHonestyCritical thinkingInterpersonal skillsIntegrityCommunication skills

Required

High School Diploma or GED

Maintains BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association

Minimum 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Ability to pass background check and drug screen

Current physical and immunizations

Knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature, formulas, strengths, and dosage forms of drugs

Knowledge of pharmaceutical systems of weights and measures

Knowledge of operation and care of a variety of pharmaceutical equipment

Knowledge of receipt, storage, and order of pharmaceuticals, bulk compounding, preparation of sterile solutions, and setting up prescriptions for a final check by a pharmacist

Ability to work in a multi-cultural and multi-lingual environment

Ability to utilize telephonic interpreter/translation services to complete assigned duties if not fluent in a language the patient understands

Ability to adapt to sudden changes in schedules and flexibility in work requirements

Ability to communicate proficiently in English (verbal and written) to develop positive rapport with patients, co-workers and other stakeholders

Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships in a multidisciplinary environment

Ability to navigate in an electronic work environment including electronic health records, web-based training and communications

Knowledge of, and moderate proficiency in, common Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint

Knowledge of regulations (HIPAA/Privacy Act) regarding the confidentiality of patient medical records and information as well as Personally Identifiable Information (PII)

Strong oral and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Critical thinking skills

Cultural competency

Integrity and honesty

Ability to move unaided over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy patients or equipment

The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as agility and dexterity, visual, and hearing capabilities

Must be able to respond to any medical emergency in the facility, via foot, within four minutes and perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling

Must have the ability to assist sick, injured, or aging detainees or staff exiting the building during an emergency

Preferred

Experience in a detention/correctional or residential healthcare setting

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

A full range of benefits

Continuing education

Excellent work-life balance

Paid leave

Options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance

Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses

The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested

Professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs