Pharmacy Technician

Description:

We are looking for a licensed Utah Pharmacy Technician to work Full-Time in our Community Health Center in Southeastern Utah. Our clinic is a dynamic place to work, practice, and grow. We have 4 primary care health centers and deliver integrated services including behavioral health, Pharmacy, Dental, specialty referrals, chronic disease management, health education, and much, much more.

Location:

Montezuma Creek, Utah

Full-Time Benefits: full coverage of health insurance, 5% of gross income contributed to a 403(b) retirement account, vacation leave, PTO leave, holiday pay, life insurance, option for dental insurance, short/long term disability, life insurance and wellness benefits.

• Pharmacy function and medication processing.
• Pharmacy Tasks.
• Compliance to pharmacy law, company policies/procedures, and accrediting body standards.
• Customer service and pharmacy communication.
• Ensure that all daily, weekly, and monthly pharmacy tasks are completed.
• Assist Pharmacist in Charge with compliance with all accrediting bodies to which we follow (Joint Commission). Be prepared for and participate in company surveys.
• Customer service: provide excellent customer service to patients and staff, answer phone calls, and assist at the dispensing window promptly and courteously.
• Must prioritize patients first when completing tasks and assignments.
• Other Tasks and Assignments as needed, including but not limited to Teddy Bear Clinics, Staff retreats, meetings, etc.
• Accept assignments from supervisor pharmacists to help with additional projects/assignments.

• Pharmacy function and medication processing.
• Promptly and efficiently review and transcribe provider medication orders sent to the pharmacy for processing and filling. Ensure all order information is transcribed correctly (patient name, birthdate, medication, strength, dosage form, quantity, day supply, and provider) before forwarding to the pharmacist for final check.
• Be able to work at a dispensing window and use a money till.
• Use Script Pro technology to properly fill and dispense medications; use Pyxis technology to maintain them for clinic use.
• Must have working knowledge of the billing process from inputting patient information, billing to insurance, and promptly handling rejections and related problems.
• Be able to properly mix medications correctly prior to dispensing.
• Maintain a clean pharmacy through daily cleaning of all work spaces, sweeping, taking out garbage, and dusting as required.
• Maintain Script Pro robot daily following company maintenance recommendations, refilling cells, and ordering medications.
• Regularly assist the pharmacist in charge in completing other necessary tasks including but not limited to return to stock, outdates, ordering, filling partial orders, and prepacks.
• Ensure that all daily, weekly, and monthly pharmacy tasks are completed and signed off.
• Follow Federal and State pharmacy laws and assist pharmacists as needed.
• Know, understand, and follow UNHS policies and procedures pertaining to the pharmacy and pharmacy staff.
• Support compliance with accrediting bodies (e.g., Joint Commission); participate in company surveys.
• Be able to provide excellent customer service to patients and staff, and respond to calls and dispensing window needs promptly and courteously.

• Must have completed required training for the state of Utah to obtain a Utah Pharmacy Technician license.

• Utah Pharmacy Technician license
• Must obtain/maintain First Aid/CPR certification

In Accordance With Navajo Nation And Federal Law, UNHS Has Implemented An Affirmative Action Plan Pursuant To The Navajo Preference In Employment Act. The NPEA Has the Following Preferences:

• Enrolled Navajo (must have a CIB).
• Applicant married to an enrolled Navajo and who has lived on the NN for more than a year.
• Everyone else (all other tribes and non-Indians).

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella):
  Documentation of two MMR vaccines or documentation of MMR titers.
• Complete Hepatitis B vaccine series (3 doses), titers indicating immunity, or a signed declination upon arrival.
• Proof of up-to-date PPD skin testing or evidence of recent chest x-ray and treatment history if previously positive.
• Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap).
• Varicella titers, history of varicella or varicella immunization series.
• Influenza vaccine for the current year.
• Any other vaccinations as requested.

UNHS would not be able to achieve our goal of quality equitable healthcare for people living in southeastern Utah without our committed and competent staff. UNHS continually attracts the most devoted healthcare professionals and administrators this region has to offer. We offer the opportunity to work with a dynamic team providing care to medically underserved communities. UNHS hires in accordance with Navajo Preference Employment Act and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission standards.