Pharmacy Tech - Mason Health

Pharmacy Tech: This a per-diem position, scheduled as needed, 10 hour shifts, variable days of the week.

Compensation: Non-exempt, pay range $21.10-$34.43

Benefits:

Mason Health provides these benefits for per-diem employees:

• Mental Health & Wellness resources
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary:
Under the general supervision and direction of a licensed pharmacist, the pharmacy technician is responsible for providing technical support to ensure appropriate pharmaceutical care for patients of Mason General Hospital and Family of Clinics.

Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Works under the general supervision of a licensed pharmacist according to state and federal laws
2. Ensures appropriate distribution of medications for both inpatients and outpatients. This includes but is not limited to sterile compounding, bar code scanning, and automated dispensing devices.
3. Inputs outpatient prescriptions
4. Fills inpatient and outpatient medications
5. Orders medications and ensures appropriate inventory for operations
6. Pre-packages medications
7. Practices sterile compounding according to USP 797 guidelines
8. Bills patients and departments for medications
9. Provide assistance to other healthcare practitioners such as nurses, respiratory therapists, etc.
10. Performs medication history inquiries for medication reconciliation (specialized duty)
11. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Organizational Responsibilities:

In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, all employees are expected to support Mason Health’s mission, vision and values; comply with District policies and procedures; and conduct themselves in an ethical, professional, respectful, and collaborative manner at all times. Employees are expected to comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Required Education and Experience:
Graduation from a Pharmacy Technician Technical School or 3 years of hospital experience

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:
1. Current Washington state Pharmacy Technician license.
2. One year certificate from college or technical school, or related experience and/or training that meets the Washington State Board of Pharmacy requirements for licensure.

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