Job description

$4,000 Sign-On Bonus Available!

• Location: Madigan Army Medical Center, Fort Lewis, WA
• Sign-On Bonus: $4,000
• Relocation Bonus: $10,000
• Schedule: Inpatient shifts are 365/7 days a week and includes all holidays. Shifts of Sunday to Sunday will be 0500 – 1330, 0700 – 1530, 1100 –1930, 1300 – 2130, and 1500 - 2330; 2300- 0730 (Saturday and Sunday shift is a rotation)

Requirements:

• Graduate from a formal pharmacy technician program accredited by the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) or a formal pharmacy technician program (i.e., technical, hospital, or retail-based program)or a formal medical services training program of the United States Military.
• Certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
• One year of experience as a inpatient pharmacy technician after graduation

SPECIALITY REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge: Knowledge of the characteristics of drugs, toxicity, possible adverse reactions, and drug-drug interactions; knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature (including generic, chemical, and proprietary names of drug) and dosage forms; and knowledge and skill in order to perform computer data entry.

Behavior:

• Be professional, respectful and work as a team. Conduct themselves in a manner consistent with MAMC’s mission, vision, values, and professional standards.
• Tardiness should be avoided whenever possible.
• Dress according to MAMC dress code. Wear MAMC-issued scrubs while working in the Inpatient Pharmacy.
• Be available to work weekends and holidays.

Job Responsibilities.

• The contract Pharmacy Technician shall perform essentially the same duties as those required of any Active Duty Military or Government Civil Service Pharmacy Technician of similar experience and in similar duty assignments. The contract Pharmacy technician shall provide services including, but not limited to the following:
• Receive and review prescriptions using knowledge of pharmaceuticals handled by the pharmacy. Determines medication, dosage form, strength/dosage, and quantity to be dispensed in accordance with accepted practice and pharmacy SOP. Enters prescriptions into outpatient computer system, reviewing profile for allergies, drug/drug or drug/food interactions, and duplicate orders. Obtains the pharmaceutical, prepares package labels, and sets up for pharmacist review. Coordinates with prescriber or other hospital staff on any pertinent issues or questions concerning the medication or patient. Works independently on unit dose carts, sterile products, stockage for point-of-use cabinets, and bulk drug orders for medication use areas following the rules, policies, and procedures as an intermediate step of the medication use process.
• Receive, review, prepare, and fill physician orders for intravenous solutions, other parenteral medication and nutrition products, unit dose orders, prescriptions, and bulk drug orders. Ensure strict adherence to sterile procedures and correct operation and maintenance of equipment. Advises pharmacist of any significant issues or problems connected with the specific medication.
• As an inpatient pharmacy technician, prepare a full range of sterile products, following existing guidance and regulations and under the supervision of the pharmacist/technician supervisors. Calculate quantities required to prepare unit doses, pre-pack, Pyxis refill/deliveries, restock requests, returns, and follow up on the daily check-off list to make sure that all daily tasks are done before the end of the shift.
• Complete the Inpatient Pharmacy Technician, criteria-based competency assessment within 90-120 days.
• Perform the full range of compounding for the pharmacy to include intravenous and chemotherapy preparations in support of hematology and oncology services. Prepare bulk compounds, as needed, for which master formula cards or specific instructions from a pharmacist are available.
• Establish and maintain files for a variety of manual and automated records concerning pharmacy operations. These include prescription and patient records, stock and inventory records, as well as miscellaneous administrative files.
• Independently monitor pharmaceutical inventory. Receive incoming stock, checks for discrepancies, and rotates stock for the full range of medication and supplies, including controlled substances. Assist in conducting medication storage area inspections to assure adequate pharmaceutical supplies. Use knowledge of pharmaceuticals in order to perform duties in pharmacy functional areas, including knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature (including generic, chemical, and proprietary names of drug) and dosage forms. Assist in conducting medication storage area inspections/liaison visits. Inform supervisor about stock level changes as determined by unusual increases or decreases in demand and seasonal requirements.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Hospital
• Inpatient

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Rotating shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tacoma, WA 98433: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Pharmacy technician: 1 year (Preferred)
• Inpatient: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• PTCB Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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