Pharmacy Technician I-Inpatient

Overview

$5,000 Sign On/Retention Bonus

External candidates only

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH seeks a Pharmacy Technician to join our Inpatient Pharmacy team. Our Pharmacy Technicians work under the supervision of licensed Pharmacists to support patient care by answering calls, addressing the needs of various teams, compounding (combining) medications tailored to patients’ individual needs, as well as dispensing and delivering medications to inpatient units. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is an Academic Medical Center which prides itself on supporting education and training. Pharmacy Technicians will routinely engage with the training and support of new staff, interns, students, apprentices, and other learners who rotate through the pharmacy. Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians are hired as a Registered Technician, Certified Technician I, Certified Technician II, or Certified Technician III depending on qualifications and experience and are encouraged to advance through the technician career ladder as additional skills and experience are acquired.

Our collaborative, team-oriented environment provides our technicians opportunities to work on projects and to be actively involved in initiatives that affect their work. We provide continuous opportunities for learning and career development. Following the training period, technicians work within one of our specialized teams:

• Inventory - Receiving, billing, invoice/PO management, drug shortage management, inventory optimization

• Compounding - Sterile and nonsterile compounding according to USP standards, advanced training for compounding and handling of hazardous medications

• Distribution - Facilitating availability of medications in various patient care areas, management and operation of pharmacy technology, includes a variety of roles responsible for ensuring efficient and smooth operation of the central pharmacy

New to a career in Pharmacy?You may be hired as a registered pharmacy technician and independently work to obtain your certification in 9-monthsORenroll in ourapprenticeship programto guide you through the certification process. No previous pharmacy or healthcare experience required.

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DH Offers You:

Employees hired to work at least 0.50 FTE (20 hours per week) and their eligible dependents may participate in Dartmouth Health benefit plans on the employee’s first day of employment.

Medical Insurance:Two medical plans available through Anthem BC/BS:Employees also receive a base employer contribution of 4% of biweekly pay plus a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) that is matched with a Health Savings Account and a PPO Plan that features higher premiums balanced by copays and lower deductibles.

Retirement:Employee contributions arevested immediately. Biweekly matching contribution of 50% on up to 4% of pay saved—for a maximum match of 2% of pay.

Paid Time Off:Paid time off is accrued per pay period based on hours worked. This includes six paid holidays.

Shift Differential:10% evening, 20% night, and 15% weekend shift differentials when applicable.

Tuition Reimbursement:Up to $3,000 per year.

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Responsibilities

• Answers Phones.

• Prepares prescription and non-prescription medication and/or devices.

• Stocks and replenishes stock locations and automated dispensing machines (ADMs) and/or robots (example: shelves, carousels, Parata).

• May assist with orienting and training pharmacy department staff.

• Communicates supply issues, problems or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.

• Assists in revising policy and procedure.

• Delivers meds to beds or patient care area

• Inpatient Only:

• Prepares or compounds non-sterile, non-antineoplastic drug products in accordance with USP chapter under supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.

• Maintains the hardware and software of the department's multiple computer systems.

• Outpatient Only:

• Electronically processes prescription orders and prepares prescriptions for verification by a pharmacist.

• Take verbal orders from providers, runs registers, performs production and data entry production.

• Processes third party claims.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in a health or related field, (with 1 year of pharmacy experience) or the equivalent in education and experience preferred.

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with accuracy.

• Ability to multitask and attention to detail.

• Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Technician with the NH Board of Pharmacy required.

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification required.

• BLS Certification required within 30 days of hire for Pharmacy Technicians in the Retail or Specialty Pharmacy if required to administer immunizations

• Area of Interest:Allied Health

• Pay Range:$21.72/Hr. - $33.67/Hr.

• FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week

• Shift:Rotating

• Job ID:34771

Dartmouth Health offers a total compensation package that includes a comprehensive selection of benefits. Our Core Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement plans. Click here for information on these benefits and more:Benefits | DHMC and Clinics Careers

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.