Float Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient

• Provide staffing coverage at multiple locations and be available to work at a different location on short notice to meet crucial staffing needs of the department
• Performs ALL duties under the direct supervision of a pharmacist licensed in the State of Kansas and other pharmaceutical care activities as defined in the performance standards or by the supervisor
• Operates computer systems to accurately input medication orders and obtain necessary patient information
• Assists in maintaining pharmacy inventory and record keeping in accordance with state and federal law
• reports medication errors on a continuous basis
• Assures timely distribution of prescribed medications and stock items as needed
• Strives to remove barriers in achieving excellent pharmaceutical care by participating in organizational and departmental performance improvement efforts and facilitating effective communication relative to these initiatives
• Utilizes effective listening and communication skills
• maintains supervisor awareness of personal and team activities affecting the department
• Maintains a plan for personal development and completion of competency validation records
• Participates in personal goal setting and ongoing development of team members
• Shares expertise by participating in the orientation and education of pharmacy employees and students
• If applicable, participation in the quality management program is expected with the goal of improving services by monitoring processes, analyzing data, implementing interventions to improve and evaluating the effectiveness of those interventions
• Responsibilities may include working to establish and maintain long and short term goals for the Quality Management Program
• monitoring and documenting Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) for progress in meeting QI goals
• and providing guidance and education to staff on Quality Management priorities and projects
• If applicable, as part of the program, the staff will uphold the quality of the Patient Management Program to include the development and reassessment of the program
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

• High School Graduate
• Less than 1 year 6 months experience as a pharmacy technician
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Successful completion of or equivalent National Pharmacy Technician Certification Examination. (required upon start date or immediately after) upon Hire
• Pharmacy Technician Registration - State Board of Pharmacy
• Fluent English
• Technician must maintain certification on an ongoing basis and complete all continuing educational requirements
• Basic keyboarding and word processing ability
• Must have reliable transportation for travelling to different pharmacy locations throughout the metropolitan area

Extra compensation incentive for being in a floating capacity