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Company Overview:
Embrace the adventure of a career at Aspen Valley Hospital. Aspen Valley Hospital is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds - the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center. Our award-winning hospital, nestled in the heart of Aspen, CO, includes a team of more than 500 people dedicated to making a difference for our patients, families, and community. Nationally we are recognized for providing some of the most exceptional patient care of any hospital across the country.This Position Offers:Highly competitive pay, 40 hours per week, comprehensive benefits package (including generous PTO, health insurance within your first 30 days, retirement), being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and four of North America's top ski resorts at your doorstep.Job Overview: The Pharmacy Technician assists the Pharmacist(s) with the provision of pharmaceutical services to patients. This includes, but is not limited to: preparing, packaging and delivering medication; compiling and processing drug shipment orders; managing medication, equipment and supply inventories and maintaining files and records.Primary Scope of Responsibilities:- Annual IV Media Fill Test/Annual handwashing requirements
- Mobile Isolation Chamber Training/ Chemo/Hazardous Drug Handling Competency
- Ordering and receiving medications from suppliers. Inventory control of medications
- Handles drug shortages, recalls, and order errors
- Receives, processes, bills for and sends out orders from clinics and departments
- Performs monthly unit inspections throughout the facility, which includes managing monthly medication outdating of departments, Pyxis machines, Pharmacy stock and crash carts
- Monitors and maintains daily appropriate drug storage temperatures and conditions and manages Pyxis drug entries, loading, restocking, troubleshooting, and maintenance
- Under the supervision of the Pharmacist, accurately prepares and delivers medications (oral, IVs, and chemos) to appropriate care areas
- Fully competent in primary role on unit; performs patient and family assessment and problem identification, plans care accordingly, implements and evaluates plan of care to ensure problems are resolved.
- Adheres reliably to all accepted patient safety standards.
- Identifies and promotes new learning around changing patient safety standards of practice.
- Makes value-added resource decision for patient care with respect to supplies, equipment and acuity of care.
- Records pertinent clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements, professional standards and hospital policy.
- Adheres to federal, state and hospital rules and regulations concerning HIPAA privacy and security.
- Pharmacy Technician Certification required within 18 months of hire
- Required certifications through American Heart Association:
- BLS (within six months of hire)