Pharmacy Technician

ROLE SUMMARY The Pharmacy Technician performs technical duties within the Pharmacy, except those that are legally the Pharmacist#s sole responsibility. # Essential Responsibilities, include: 1. Maintains records and assures accountability of all controlled substances. 2. Assists with inventory management, medication and supply ordering. 3. Practices excellent customer service when answering phone calls; respectfully problem solves to address customer needs. # Outpatient Duties, include: 4. Assists with the filling of outpatient prescriptions accurately, and processes billing correctly. 5. Coordinates activities such as third-party billing, Technician training, accounts receivable reconciliation and (if applicable) refill authorization. # Inpatient Duties, include: 6. Prepares unit dose medications with accurate labeling and documentation, according to department policy. 7. Processes reports and cart fills for automated dispensing devices (AcuDose, Robot, Connect Rx and Narc Station) accurately and according to department policy. 8. Prepares IV admixtures aseptically, timely, accurately with proper labeling and documentation per department policy. # QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS Education:##High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program. Experience: Inpatient Pharmacy Technician experience preferred. Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Washington State (DOH) Pharmacy Technician licensure required. # About Us: Yakima Valley Memorial (YVM) is a 256-bed acute-care, not-for-profit community hospital that has served Central Washington#s Yakima Valley for 70 years. YVM also includes a multispecialty team of more than 300 physicians and 20+ primary care and specialty care locations. Specialty care services include cardiac care, a continuum of cancer care, hospice care, and advanced services for children with special health care needs. We offer a comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage; plus we have a generous 401K plan (with an employer contribution!), competitive compensation, and a diverse workforce that is passionate about patient care. At YVM, we know the best care is provided by employees who are well-supported. As the region#s leading health care provider and Yakima#s largest employer, we believe that by inspiring people to thrive, we can transform lives. Our vision at YVM is creating healthy communities one person at a time. With such an important goal, we work together to demonstrate our values of Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Stewardship, and Innovation for everyone who walks through our doors, patients and coworkers alike. We would love to hear from you! # ##Yakima Valley Memorial provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential duties/requirements their job requires. The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements and serves as merely a summary rather than a complete listing of duties. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve. This job description does not constitute a contract as employment is at will.# # # # #ROLE SUMMARYThe Pharmacy Technician performs technical duties within the Pharmacy, except those that are legally the Pharmacist’s sole responsibility.Essential Responsibilities, include:1. Maintains records and assures accountability of all controlled substances.2. Assists with inventory management, medication and supply ordering.3. Practices excellent customer service when answering phone calls; respectfully problem solves to address customer needs.Outpatient Duties, include:4. Assists with the filling of outpatient prescriptions accurately, and processes billing correctly.5. Coordinates activities such as third-party billing, Technician training, accounts receivable reconciliation and (if applicable) refill authorization.Inpatient Duties, include:6. Prepares unit dose medications with accurate labeling and documentation, according to department policy.7. Processes reports and cart fills for automated dispensing devices (AcuDose, Robot, Connect Rx and Narc Station) accurately and according to department policy.8. Prepares IV admixtures aseptically, timely, accurately with proper labeling and documentation per department policy.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTSEducation: High school diploma or GED equivalent required. Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician program.Experience: Inpatient Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.Licenses/Certificates/Registration: Washington State (DOH) Pharmacy Technician licensure required.About Us:Yakima Valley Memorial (YVM) is a 256-bed acute-care, not-for-profit community hospital that has served Central Washington’s Yakima Valley for 70 years. YVM also includes a multispecialty team of more than 300 physicians and 20+ primary care and specialty care locations. Specialty care services include cardiac care, a continuum of cancer care, hospice care, and advanced services for children with special health care needs.We offer a comprehensive benefit plan including medical, dental, and vision coverage; plus we have a generous 401K plan (with an employer contribution!), competitive compensation, and a diverse workforce that is passionate about patient care. At YVM, we know the best care is provided by employees who are well-supported.As the region’s leading health care provider and Yakima’s largest employer, we believe that by inspiring people to thrive, we can transform lives. Our vision at YVM is creating healthy communities one person at a time. With such an important goal, we work together to demonstrate our values of Respect, Accountability, Teamwork, Stewardship, and Innovation for everyone who walks through our doors, patients and coworkers alike. We would love to hear from you!”Yakima Valley Memorial provides reasonable accommodations to assist qualified individuals in order to perform the essential duties/requirements their job requires. The description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements and serves as merely a summary rather than a complete listing of duties. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve. This job description does not constitute a contract as employment is at will.”