Pharmacy Tech Cert
Catholic Health Initiatives
**Overview**
As our Pharmacy Tech at CHI Williston Health, you will perform a variety of tasks in support of the daily workflow of the pharmacy to include the appropriate distribution of medications in compliance with state and federal laws and in accordance with CSH policies and procedures. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, technicians are accountable for 1) preparing and dispensing prescribed medications for patients, 2) performing compounding of intravenous medications, 3) assisting in managing inventory, 4) performing charging and crediting functions for medications associated with drug distribution processes, and 5) performing routine clerical/administrative tasks.
Incumbents are also accountable for: maintaining a clean and safe environment; using appropriate aseptic technique; handling controlled substances appropriately; completing all educational modules; attending regular staff meetings; keeping abreast of departmental changes/current CSH policy and procedures and The Joint Commission requirements.
**About Us:**
CHI Williston Health now part of CommonSpirit Health formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health have a variety of skills from clinical to project management. In our Critical Access Hospital you will be exposed to the emergency department acute care (Med/Surg) swing bed surgery outpatient treatment and so much more! CHI Williston Health provides you with the same level of care you provide for others. We care about our employees well-being and offer benefits that complement work/life balance.
If you are committed to social justice, health equity, and prepared to deliver care in new, innovative ways, you belong with us.
**Responsibilities**
+ Prepares, distributes and delivers medications in accordance with CSH policies and procedures, The Joint Commission requirements, and Department of Health regulations.
+ Performs clerical and administrative tasks in support of the day to day operations of the department.
+ Maintains proper medication and supply stock levels
+ Operates and maintains automated medication delivery systems and devices.
+ Participates in department quality assurance programs and maintains appropriate quality assurance documentation.
+ Trained and certified in IV admixture preparation including all regulatory and compliance requirements with required training and documentation. This may include preparation and handling of hazardous / chemotherapy medication if applicable.
**Qualifications**
**Education and Experience**
+ Graduated HS/GED equivalent, required.
+ Six (6) months compounding of IV medication, required.
**Required Licensure and Certifications**
+ Current licensure with affiliated state board of pharmacy if required.
+ This position requires a State or National Pharmacy Technician Certification
**Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training**
+ Knowledge of the standards, techniques and tools relating to pharmaceutical patient care.
+ Knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical patient care.
+ Knowledge of mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, basic algebra and calculations.
+ Ability to mix oral powders and compounded drugs and to prepare intravenous admixture and other parenteral drugs.
+ Ability to understand and use/apply I.V. admixture, automated distribution systems, outpatient services and decentralized pharmacy services. This may include hazardous compounding requirements where appropriate.
+ Ability to understand and apply standards, procedures and techniques to the work assignment.
+ Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
+ Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.
**Pay Range**
$19.30 - $26.54 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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