Inpatient Pharmacy Technician I

About the Role

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium (ANTHC) is a non-profit Tribal health organization dedicated to meeting the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people. ANTHC provides world-class health services, including comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training, and rural water and sanitation systems construction. ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with over 3,100 employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Non-Sterile and Sterile Compounding
• Prepare compounded non-sterile and sterile preparations, including chemotherapy, IV additive solutions, and controlled substances for final pharmacist verification.
• Interpret physician orders, select and measure appropriate medications for compounding, compound ingredients and components in a sterile and competent manner, and inspect the final product for accuracy.
• Label the product and maintain records of the manufacturing process.
• Attain a final check by a pharmacist.
• Use standard protocols to determine an accurate expiration or beyond-use date for each product prepared.
• General
• Accurately interpret, fill, and prepare prescriptions with appropriate medications and/or medical supplies for pharmacist verification.
• Receive, check, rotate, and place in stock all items received from the pharmacy procurement section.
• Identify and reconcile any discrepancies to ensure correct items have been received.
• Inventory and replenish OR and surgical area trays, RSI Kits, etc.
• Handle, manage, and distribute controlled substances in compliance with regulatory requirements and department policies.
• Assist with drug diversion surveillance.
• Operate and maintain automated dispensing unit dose systems, complicated pharmacy equipment, and repackaging software.
• Package medications into single unit doses and prepare patient-specific doses as needed.
• Correctly inventory, assess, and determine the need for floor stock and external medication.
• Follow established policies and procedures, schedules, inventory levels, and usage rate reports to determine appropriate stock levels for specific areas of use.
• Restock drug storage areas and refill automated drug dispensing devices in all hospital areas.
• Other Information
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge of pharmaceutical equipment and instruments.
• Knowledge of the regulations and practice standards of pharmaceutical care.
• Knowledge of drug names, drug strengths, and dosage forms.
• Knowledge of applicable computer system software programs.
• Skill in using pharmaceutical equipment and instruments.
• Skill in critical thinking in the performance of pharmaceutical care activities.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Hazardous materials and medications, sharp objects, and infectious diseases: Must don appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) if exposure is present.
• Must operate within department’s appropriate engineering controls such as negative pressure storage rooms and compounding hoods.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Qualification:
• A high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Minimum Experience Qualification:
• Non-supervisory - None.
• Minimum Certification Qualification:
• Must possess a current State of Alaska Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern license.
• Preferred Experience Qualification:
• Pharmacy or related experience.