Job Description Summary:

The Certified Pharmacy Technician 3 must be able to perform the tasks stated in the Certified Pharmacy Technician 2 job description, as well as the additional duties given in the technical competencies outlined below. These duties require an in-depth knowledge of pharmacy practice, allowing independent functioning within the limits dictated by the Montana State Board of Pharmacy. The main distinction of this position is in the individual’s ability to provide higher level IT and clinical support to all pharmacy staff. This includes support relating to barcode technology, in-depth knowledge of automated dispensing cabinets, knowledge of common computer applications (i.e.: MS Word, Excel, etc.), and has demonstrated continued growth in the pharmacy field by way of certification or another recognized area of expertise.

Performs duties related to medication storage and maintaining medication integrity. Performs duties related to drug supply procurement. Performs duties relating to the preparation of sterile compounded and extemporaneous products. All procedures are under the direct supervision of a pharmacist.

• Regularly inspects and removes outdated or otherwise unusable pharmaceuticals from all areas of the hospital; maintains log of dates that inspections are done.
• Maintains log of temperatures of all refrigerators used in hospital to store pharmaceuticals.
• Prepares "return" medications to pharmaceutical companies for refund.
• Orders supplies and maintains appropriate supply inventory.
• Participates in department Quality Assurance and Drug Usage Evaluation programs.
• Refills Automated Dispensing Machines twice daily. Maintains integrity of their inventory.
• Prepares and submits wholesaler orders.
• Checks and prices incoming merchandise and marks invoices for payment; sends invoice to business office; places merchandise into stock.
• Prepares IV additives, total parenteral nutrition and other IV solutions as needed.
• Compounds extemporaneous products as needed.

Performs duties related to interdepartmental stocking and charges.

• Reconciles transactions from the various departments in the hospital; charges for items used and replaces as needed.
• Prepares take home medications for the Emergency Department stock.
• Charges for refill medications and medications used in the radiology department.
• Picks up items to be returned to the pharmacy department from applicable nursing units and delivers drugs to nursing units.
• Prepares unit dose packages of bulk stock drugs.
• Answers telephone.

Performs duties related to Medication Reconciliation.

• Establish good rapport with all local pharmacies.
• Develop formal written communication with all health care providers to request the most accurate medication list possible.
• Enter accurate medication lists in the health information system and note discrepancies to the on duty pharmacist for review.
• Interview the patient and confirm correct medication list and that patient is taking them correctly.
• Interview the patient to determine if OTC medications or herbal supplements are being taken.
• Contact the physician’s office for assistance in obtaining an accurate medication list.
• Track daily and weekly Medication Reconciliation Histories completed.

Supply Chain Management

• Assist the director of pharmacy in inventory/formulary management of the current health information system.
• Maintain up-to-date NDC list, removing inactivated NDC’s and adding new NDC’s to the drug dictionaries to maintain adequate scanning and proper billing.
• Design, maintain, and train pharmacy staff on inventory management system and assist staff with appropriate inventory management techniques.

Additional Clinical Duties

• Assist in the development and annual record keeping system for IV aseptic technique competencies.
• Assist with automated dispensing cabinet maintenance and updates.
• Maintain outpatient dispensing software program to meet all state legal requirements and continual process improvement.
• Troubleshoot and solve problems independently as they arise.
• Monitor appropriate billing and reimbursement for high cost IV medications/infusions and assist with process improvement to maximize financial reimbursement.
• Maintain up to date on current practice standards for pharmacy technicians and assist with development of new opportunities at
• North Valley Hospital to improve patient care.

Other duties as assigned

• Assist with the 340B Program tasks and audits.

Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct: Logan Health is dedicated to the highest ethical standards as it is essential to meeting our commitment to our mission and vision. Individual responsibilities include adhering to our organizational Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct.

• Maintains awareness and understands the organization-wide compliance plan. Familiar with and adheres to Logan's published Code of Conduct which provides guidance and expectations regarding confidentiality, conflict of interest, billing, controlled substances, Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), payments for referrals, gifts, anti-kickback laws, safety and health, waste disposal, and compliance with antitrust laws, advertising and marketing, discrimination, insider trading and government requests.
• Reports any violation or suspected violation of this Code or other hospital policies or procedures to supervisor, Compliance Officer or through the compliance hotline.
• Attends and/or completes mandatory training regarding organizational compliance.

Education and Experience Requirements

Requirements:

Education: High School Degree or equivalent. National Pharmacy Technician Certification, State of Montana Pharmacy Tech License in good standing, Current CPR or AHA BLS certification or ability to obtain within 2 months of hire. Active and engaged member of a nationally recognized pharmacy organization demonstrating commitment to maintaining the most up to date standard of care.

Experience: Five years of pharmacy technician experience, preferably in hospital practice, literacy with MS Office applications, strong organizational skills and detail oriented, ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently, proficiency in use of computer, typing, and accurate data entry skills. Basic knowledge of the 340B Drug Pricing Program is preferred.

Shift:

Variable (United States of America)

Schedule Details:

Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.

Schedule:

Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week.  Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.

Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements

If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:

• Criminal background check

• Reference checks

• Drug Screening

• Health and Immunizations Screening

• Physical Demand Review/Screening

Equal Opportunity Employer

Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.

The Planetree Culture at Logan Health – Whitefish

Thank you for your interest in Logan Health – Whitefish where we believe everyone who works at our hospital and clinics is a caregiver. At Logan Health – Whitefish our employees are motivated by our open and supportive culture of caring for the patient and each other.

Logan Health – Whitefish was the first hospital in Montana to be affiliated with Planetree International, a non-profit organization setting the global standard for person-centered care. As a Planetree affiliate, we embrace this evidence-based approach partnering with the patient and their family to provide the highest quality patient experience. Logan Health – Whitefish is often recognized as one of the top critical access hospitals in the country and received a 5-star overall rating, the highest designation available for hospitals from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in 2023. We take pride in providing our quality level of service and continuously work to go above and beyond our stellar reputation.