Pharmacy Tech - Home Infusion

Overview: Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert. We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities. Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.
Full Time Employees of Confluence Health receive a wide range of benefits in addition to compensation.

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Saving Accounts
• CH Wellness Program
• Paid Time Off
• Generous Retirement Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Gym Membership Discount
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance
• Shift Differential

For more information on our Benefits & Perks, click here!Summary:$5000 Sign On Bonus!Applies to external hires.
Pharmacy technicians are persons who are skilled or trained in the practical, technical and distributive aspects of pharmacy practice. Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists in the routine, day to day functions of pharmacy practice. Through the performance of these tasks and through collaboration with pharmacists, technicians allow pharmacists to engage in patient care activities that ultimately improve the quality of patient care. Technicians are supervised by licensed pharmacists who verify the accuracy of their job performance.
Hours – Monday through Friday, 8 hour shifts with variable start times. If able, may work up to full time.
Position will primarily be in the Infusion Center.
All training for the position will be located in Wenatchee, WA.
Infusion centers are also located in Moses Lake and Omak and may involve potential travel to help cover shifts in the remote location.Essential Functions:

• Prepares Intravenous (IV) admixtures and piggyback (PB) syringes.
• IV admixture will consist of chemotherapy/hazardous drugs as well as non-hazardous.
• Pharmacy technicians must demonstrate competency in the principles and practice of sterile technique and IV admixture consistent with the standards set for in the United States Pharmacopeia Chapter 797 (USP 797).
• Operate under telepharmacy supervision.
• Fills narcotic requisitions and correctly documents all narcotic transactions.
• Adheres to all policy and procedures related to narcotic documentation, distribution and record keeping.
• Fills floorstock/Omnicell cabinets, requisitions and other order requests.
• Restocks patient care area supplies.
• Compounds non-sterile stock preparations according to established policies and procedures.
• Performs deliveries and as needed deliveries of medications to the patient care areas in a timely manner.
• Assists in ordering pharmaceuticals, supplies and special orders on a routine and emergency basis.
• Assists in inventory control.
• Assists in checking in freight and stocking shelves.
• Assists in performing monthly checks for outdated medications.
• Assists in organizing and maintaining the cleanliness of the department.
• Performs other activities/responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the pharmacy department.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Answers the telephone, door, and pharmacy window in a courteous and timely manner.
• Communicates positively and effectively in a team approach with co-workers within and outside the department.

Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.Position Requirements:For employees working on site at any CH location, being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is an essential requirement.Qualifications:Required:

• High School graduate
• Washington State Pharmacy Technician License.
• Must possess basic computer skills related to Windows navigation, mouse usage, accurate keyboarding, email communication and password management.

Desired:

• IV Experience desired, not mandatory.

Physical/Sensory Demands:O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
Physical/Sensory Demands For This Position:

• Walking - F
• Sitting/Standing - C
• Reaching: Shoulder Height - F
• Reaching: Above shoulder height - F
• Reaching: Below shoulder height - F
• Climbing - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds or less - O
• Pulling/Pushing: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Pulling/Pushing: Over 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds or less - O
• Lifting: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Lifting: Over 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds or less - O
• Carrying: 25 pounds to 50 pounds - O
• Carrying: Over 50 pounds - O
• Crawling/Kneeling - O
• Bending/Stooping/Crouching - O
• Twisting/Turning - F
• Repetitive Movement - F

Working Conditions:

• Not Specified

Job Classification:

• FLSA: Non Exempt
• Hourly/Salary: Hourly

Physical Exposures For This Position:

• Unprotected Heights - No
• Heat - No
• Cold - No
• Mechanical Hazards - Yes
• Hazardous Substances - Yes
• Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes
• Lighting - Not specified
• Noise - No
• Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation - No
• Infectious Diseases - No