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Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Pharmacy team!

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Job Summary:
This position is being recruited for at the Pharmacy Technician I, II, and III levels. The position will be filled at the appropriate level for the successful candidate based their qualifications.

Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician I learns to setup basic IVs, Bartlett Hospital specific procedures and policies, and Pharmacy Department processes.  Additional duties include providing pharmacy support services such as ordering of medications and supplies, assuring proper storage, distribution, packaging and labeling of drugs, record keeping, clerical duties and inventory control. 

Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician II performs journey technical tasks such as aseptic I.V. preparation, proper storage, distribution, packaging, and labeling of medications, associated record keeping; and monitor and reconcile hospital vaccine use and hospital medication usage reports. Incumbents may also provide assistance to the Senior Pharmacy Technician to carry out the day to day operations.

Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician III performs advanced technical tasks which may include processing, storing, and mixing hazardous chemotherapy medications and IVs and assignment of pharmacy department projects requiring advanced knowledge and technical skill. Incumbents may be assigned general technician duties to include taking medication histories, aseptic I.V. preparation, proper storage, distribution, packaging, and labeling of medications, associated record keeping, and monitoring and reconciling hospital vaccine use and hospital medication usage reports. The position also provides guidance and technical training for Pharmacy Technicians I and II, and assists the Senior Pharmacy Technician in evaluation of technician proficiency levels.

Minimum Qualifications for the Job:

Pharmacy Technician I (Starting at $20.55 per hour)

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• License: Valid State of Alaska Pharmacy Technician License.
• Certification: Must obtain Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) within the probationary period, if not already certified at time of appointment. 
• Experience: Six (6) months of Pharmacy Technician experience in a medical or retail environment.
  • Substitution(s) : Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)may substitute for the required experience OR advancement from the Pharmacy Technician Trainee position may substitute for the required experience.

• Career Ladder: Incumbents must advance to Pharmacy Technician II. Satisfactory work performance is required prior to moving up and the probationary period must be completed.  Must obtain Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) prior to advancement. Advancement to the Pharmacy Technician II position is a condition of continued employment.

   

Pharmacy Technician II (Starting at $22.45 per hour)

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• License(s): Valid State of Alaska Pharmacy Technician License.
   
• Experience: Six (6) months experience as a BRH Pharmacy Technician I or the equivalent at a medical center, clinic, or hospital.
  • Substitution(s): At least two (2) certifications in advanced Pharmacy Technician work such as: Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician, Medication History Certificate, or related.
• Certification(s): Pharmacy Technician at time of appointment (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board).

Pharmacy Technician III (Starting at $26.56 per hour)

• Education: High School diploma or the equivalent.
  • Preferred Education:  Associates degree or higher.
• License(s): Valid State of Alaska Pharmacy Technician license.
• Experience: Two (2) years of Pharmacy Technician experience in a hospital or medical center.
• Certification(s): Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Internal Hires: Pay rate will be determined based on applicable personnel rule or union contract terms. 

External Hires: Pay rate will be determined by applicable qualifications and experience.

Practice Notices:

• All new employees are required to produce negative drug screen prior to start of employment.