Pharmacy Tech- Inpatient (Casual Call, Variable Shift)

**Position Summary:** The Pharmacy Technician supports the inpatient pharmacy department and/or Oncology/Infusion Pharmacy to provide safe and prompt pharmaceutical care to patients. The Pharmacy Technician is a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician or Technician in Training licensed by the Montana Board of Pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient role requires sterile IV room training and competencies, chemotherapy IV preparation training and competencies, medication reconciliation and/or Technician Checking Technician (“Tech check Tech or TCT”) training and routine quality assurance checks. **Minimum Qualifications:** **Required** - High School Diploma - At least 18 years of age - Acquire Montana License for Tech in Training within 30-days of hire **Preferred** - National Certification as Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) upon hire OR will be required to become certified within one year of obtaining Technician in Training license - 1 year of Pharmacy Technician experience - Proficiency and working knowledge of aseptic technique for preparing sterile products and subsequent completion of Chemotherapy IV preparation training - Completion of didactic training and written examination requirements for TCT role **Essential Job Functions:** In addition to the essential functions of the job listed below, employees must have on-time completion of all required education as assigned per DNV requirements, Bozeman Health policy, and other registry requirements. - Essential Job Functions for Technician - Intravenous and Chemotherapy Trained: - Compound and dispense medications, IV medications, chemotherapy and hazardous medications under supervision of a pharmacist. - Perform aseptic technique and use of closed system transfer devices. - Ensure clean and safe operation of rooms and IV hoods. - Distribute medication to all areas of the hospital including accurately preparing restock bins to replenish automated dispensing cabinets (ADCs), controlled substances and hazardous medications. - Supports workflow functions within the inpatient and/or oncology pharmacies. - Perform audit and quality improvement tasks as assigned by pharmacy leadership . - - Essential Job Functions for Technician - Medication Reconciliation Technician: - Obtains medication histories and confirms accuracy of initial home medication use on all patients within 24 hours of admission to the hospital. - Utilizes appropriate resources to complete medication history including but not limited to interview of the patient and/or family/caregiver and primary care provider. Review pharmacy records, prescription bottles or medication administration record. - Document all medication histories within the electronic health record and communicate completed medication histories with the Pharmacist. - - Essential Job Functions for Technician TCT: - Check select oral and IV medications filled by another Pharmacy Technician. - Perform second check for unit dose fills, automated dispensing cabinet picks, premixed or pre-checked IV piggybacks and floor stock supplies that were filled or stocked by another technician. - Maintain competencies and quality assurance checks. **Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities** - Demonstrates sound judgement, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor at all times. - Ability to work varied shifts in a busy and stressful environment. - Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. - Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity and maintains confidentiality. - Computer applications, MS Office, internet applications and standard office equipment. - Maintain competency with electronic health record. **Schedule Requirements** - This role requires regular and sustained attendance. - The position may necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts. - On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs. **Physical Requirements** - **Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 p…