Transitions Of Care - Meds To Beds Service Pharmacy Technician (Full-Time, Rotating/Variable Shifts)

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Join our award-winning team at University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC). Among the top medical centers in the United States, and ranked as the number 1 hospital in Washington State, as rated by U.S. News & World Report 2018-2019 "America's Best Hospitals", UWMC prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. UWMC is operated by the University of Washington (UW) and serves as a training site for UW’s School of Medicine.
The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment.
The UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE OUTPATIENT PHARMACY has an outstanding opportunity for a FULL-TIME TRANSITIONS OF CARE - MEDS TO BEDS SERVICE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (Rotating/Variable Shifts) . The Meds to Beds Service Pharmacy Technician (Pharmacy Technician 1) will participate in implementing and expanding our current Meds to Beds program. As an integral part of the care team, the Meds to Beds technician will have a home base in the outpatient pharmacy and will help coordinate and fill prescription orders in preparation for discharge bedside delivery. The Pharmacy Technician will also spend time during the day embedded on the inpatient nursing units collaborating and building relationships with the unit staff including nurses, prescribers, case managers, social workers and clinical pharmacists to help with discharge medication delivery and remove any prescription barriers for patients prior to discharge. The Pharmacy Technician will assist the Pharmacist in professional activities and perform assigned tasks. All activities of Pharmacy Technicians are performed under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist. Strong candidates will be independent, patient-focused, and can handle a fast paced environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare and deliver medications to patients and/or nursing units under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist as part of our Meds to Beds service

Help process and coordinate discharge orders for patients discharging from the hospital and transitioning home

Perform certified order entry of medication orders into the ambulatory pharmacy computer system.

Online processing and filling of prescriptions.

Assist patients with new prescriptions and refills.

Determine payment method, assist patients with alternate sources of payment and perform charging/billing functions.

Compound and prepare medications from a physician order

Maintain controlled substance documentation and complete assigned outdate checking and unit inspections.

Accurately maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies. Coordinate the movement of stock items when drugs are in short supply.

Train pharmacy assistants, technicians, students and interns on specialized job duties as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Competitive candidates will be able to effectively triage and communicate with patients, nurses and providers. Inherent to success in this position are organizational skills, excellent patient care and communication skills, ability to integrate into a team, and use of professional judgment.
DESIRED:

Excellent communication and organization skills

Ability to assist patients in filling prescriptions accurately and assisting with online orders.

Ability to interact appropriately with patients and other medical disciplines focused on patient discharge

Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant OR equivalent education/experience.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
UW Medicine is committed to being a drug-free workplace. We require a pre-employment drug screen. The use of marijuana for medical purposes accompanied by a prescription, even if permitted by state law, will not be considered acceptable for purposes of explaining a positive lab test result for marijuana.