The University of Kansas Health System

Pharmacy Technician

The University of Kansas Health System  •  United States (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Position Title

Pharmacy TechnicianGreat Bend Hospital

Career Interest:

The Pharmacy Technician will assist in accurate medication order filling and compounding and record keeping to assure timely delivery of medications. This position is responsible for preparing medications using appropriate technique and equipment. Medications include, but are not limited to, intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, total parenteral nutrition, oral bulk/unit-dose or prepackaged medications, compounds, and investigational drugs. Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

  • Performs ALL duties defined by standard work or other guidelines communicated by leadership under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist
  • 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.
  • Utilizes effective listening and communication skills. Maintains supervisor awareness of personal and team activities affecting the department. Exhibits proactive problem solving to address issues impacting departmental services.
  • 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.
  • 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.


Required Education and Experience

  • High School Graduate or GED.


Preferred Education and Experience

  • Bachelors Degree Bachelor's Degree in related field of study from an accredited college or university.
  • 1 or more years of experience as a pharmacy technician in a hospital pharmacy offering comprehensive pharmacy services.


Required Licensure and Certification

  • Pharmacy Technician Registration - State Board of Pharmacy upon Hire
  • Technician must maintain certification on an ongoing basis and complete all continuing education requirements.


Preferred Licensure and Certification

  • PTCB OR equivalent National Pharmacy Technician Certification.

Time Type:

Part time

Job Requisition ID:

R-31067

Important information for you to know as you apply:

  • The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

  • The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link asktalentacquisition@kumc.edu

  • Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

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The University of Kansas Health System

About The University of Kansas Health System

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education. Our physicians are researchers and educators expanding the boundaries of medical knowledge. Their major breakthroughs lead to the life-changing treatments and technologies of the future.

Our hospital has a national reputation for doing things right, and we are rated among the country’s top hospitals in quality and the patient experience.

With each step we take to become the nation's best, we establish ourselves as a healthcare destination. People from throughout the region and across the country turn to us to receive exceptional, specialized care for complex conditions. All of this is possible because of the dedication and commitment of the people who work here and our steadfast focus on caring for the patient.

We invite you to join us as we continue to advance the power of academic medicine.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Kansas City, KS
Year Founded
1998
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