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The University of Kansas Health System · 3 months ago

Float Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient

Kansas City, KS

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Float Pharmacy Technician to join their Outpatient Pharmacy team. This role involves providing staffing coverage at multiple locations, assisting in medication order filling, compounding, and record keeping to ensure timely delivery of medications.

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Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Provide staffing coverage at multiple locations and be available to work at a different location on short notice to meet crucial staffing needs of the department

Performs ALL duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist licensed in the State of Kansas and other pharmaceutical care activities as defined in the performance standards or by the supervisor

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

Strives to remove barriers in achieving excellent pharmaceutical care by participating in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts and facilitating effective communication relative to these initiatives

Utilizes effective listening and communication skills; maintains supervisor awareness of personal and team activities affecting the department

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. *Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department. *Note: These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit

Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required

Qualification

Certified Pharmacy TechnicianPharmacy Technician RegistrationMedication order fillingCompounding medicationsBasic keyboarding skillsFluent English

Required

High School Graduate

Less than 1 year 6 months experience as a pharmacy technician

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Successful completion of or equivalent National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination. (required upon start date or immediately after) upon Hire

Pharmacy Technician Registration - State Board of Pharmacy

Fluent English

Technician must maintain certification on an ongoing basis and complete all continuing educational requirements

Basic keyboarding and word processing ability

Must have reliable transportation for travelling to different pharmacy locations throughout the metropolitan area