DescriptionKindred Hospital Seattle – First Hill is an 80-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located in the heart of downtown Seattle, surrounded by a number of shops and restaurants within walking distance.
Job Summary
Assists with medication preparation, repacking, and dispensing under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Supports medication reconciliation and clinical monitoring to assure medications are safe and effective. Adheres to state and federal regulations. Reports to the Director of Pharmacy.
Essential Functions
- Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication.
- Prepares and delivers medications to patient care units as appropriate.
- Restocks and manages expiration dating in automated medication dispensing machine inventory.
- Orders and stores medications.
- Properly unit doses medications that do not come prepackaged.
- Processes records of medication dispensed to patient, computes charges, and generates required computer reports as needed. Performs backup procedures correctly.
- Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness under the supervision of the licensed pharmacist.
- Provides and documents clinical interventions, therapy recommendations, and other clinical activities according to department policy and procedure and state regulations.
- Participates in the Medication Reconciliation activities of the Pharmacy Department.
- Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds per USP standards.
- Maintains positive relationships with all customers.
- Complies with regulatory and accreditation standards.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations
- Good math and science skills
- Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0%
- Must read, write and speak fluent English.
- Must have good and regular attendance.
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Pay Range: $25.00-$28.00/hr.
ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness.
QualificationsEducation
- Actively enrolled in or graduate of ACPE accredited college of pharmacy or FPEGC certification.
Licenses/Certification
- Pharmacy Intern Licensure as required by the state.
- BCLS certification.
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred.
- Basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.
