Controlled Substances Pharmacy Technician

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Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years.

Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day.

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As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties.

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The Controlled Substances Pharmacy Technician is primarily responsible for coordination of controlled substances including reconciliation of transactions, reporting, auditing, and compliance with regulatory requirements. This position may also spend a portion of time performing the job duties of a Pharmacy Technician; under the direction of a licensed pharmacist and following established policies and procedures, performs a variety of technical procedures to support hospital pharmacy operations.

Department: Pharmacy
Hours per week: 40, eligible for benefits
Shift: Days, 0600-1430. Currently, this position does not require weekends, but that is subject to change. This role does require holidays, per a rotating schedule.

EDUCATION: High School Diploma or Equivalent
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of pharmacy technician experience
EQUIVALENCY: Completion of pharmacy technician program may substitute for one (1) year of the experience requirement.
CERTIFICATION(S):

• State of Colorado Pharmacy Technician (PHAT) Certification
• Controlled Substances Diversion Prevention Certificate (within 12 months of hire)
• Certificate through a nationally recognized certification board or body approved by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA).

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
a.) Neonate - <30 days
b.) Infancy - >30 days to 1yr
c.) Toddlers - >1yr to 3yrs
d.) Pre-Schoolers - >3yrs to 5yrs
e.) School age - >5yrs to 13yrs
f.) Adolescent - >13yrs to 18yrs
g.) Adult - >18yrs to 65yrs

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

1. Performs reconciliation of all controlled substance transactions.
2. Collects, monitors and reports on controlled substance transactions not audited through software (e.g. controlled substances used in the operating room)
3. Performs review of controlled substance activity in automated dispensing cabinets.
4. Performs review of discrepancies, overrides and transaction corrections related to controlled substances.
5. Conducts controlled substances audits and the resolution of discrepancies.
6. Compiles a monthly controlled substance inventory report.
7. Researches, compiles and reports any unresolved discrepancies to the Drug Diversion Prevention Officer and the Director of Pharmacy.
8. Manages CII safe in pharmacy by applying safe practices for organizing medications inside the CII safe, labeling all bins, and inactivates medications no longer stocked in pharmacy.
9. Assesses and adjusts inventory levels of formulary-controlled substances.
10. Ensures all controlled substances are bar coded and scanned into inventory system; monitors data, counts and policy compliance of all controlled substance activity
11. Assists with destruction of expired medications and returns to the reverse distributor.
12. Assists pharmacy leadership to ensure that controlled substances distribution practices are in accordance with the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy, DEA and other regulatory agencies.
13. Assists in development, recommendation, and implementation of policies and procedures related to controlled substances distribution.
14. Provides hands-on and written controlled substances training to new hires, and other pharmacy personnel.
15. Assists multi-disciplinary staff in quality improvement initiatives and participates in departmental and hospital committees.
16. Maintains environmental cleanliness in accordance with regulatory and policy requirements.
17. Performs general duties of a pharmacy technician including but not limited to:
a. Prepares unit-dose nonhazardous and hazardous medications and drug supplies for dispensing as directed by a licensed pharmacist
b. Restocks and delivers medications to patient care areas or clinics, as assigned, including automated dispensing machines; assists in resolving discrepancies
c. Prepares non-parenteral nonhazardous and hazardous medications for dispensing including controlled substances; delivers medications.

SCOPE AND LEVEL
Guidelines: Fully qualified, full performance or journey level. Guidelines are generally but not always clearly applicable, requiring the employee to exercise judgment in selecting the most pertinent guideline, interpret precedents, adapt standard practices to differing situations, and recommend alternative actions in situations without precedent.
Complexity: Duties assigned are generally complex and may be of substantial intricacy. Work assignment is performed within an established framework under general instructions but requires simultaneous coordination of assigned functions or projects in various stages of completion.
Decision Making: Exercises judgment and discretion, and is responsible for determining the time, place and sequence of the work performed.
Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, defended, and gathered and discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.
Supervision Received: Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent. Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Audio-Visual: Color Discrimination: Good
Audio-Visual: Hearing: Good
General Activity: Stand/Walk: 6-8 hrs. per day
Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time
Motion: Carry: 1/3 or more of time
Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Push: 1/3 or more of time
Motion: Reach: 1/3 or more of time
Motion: Squat/Crouch: 1/3 or more of time
Others: Occupational Hazards - Must be able to meet scheduling demands during all weather conditions
Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor Function (Or Fine Manipulation)
Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 50 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Exposure: Exposure to blood/body fluid: Occasional.
Exposure: Exposure to chemicals: Regular/Frequent
Exposure to hazardous and nonhazardous drugs: regular/frequent
Exposure: Exposure to skin irritations: regular/frequent
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Independent discretion/decision making.
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Makes decisions under pressure.
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Manages stress appropriately.
Mental and Emotional Requirements: Works with others effectively

It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.

The position is expected to stay open until the posted close date. Please submit your application as soon as possible as the posting is subject to close at any time once a sufficient pool of qualified applicants is obtained.

Here, you matter. As a Children's Hospital Colorado team member, you will receive a competitive pay and benefits package designed to take care of your needs that includes base pay, incentives, paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, company provided life and disability insurance, paid parental leave, 403b employer match (retirement savings), a robust wellness program, and access to professional development tools, including an education benefit to help you advance your career.

As part of our Total Rewards package, Children's Colorado offers an annual employee bonus program that rewards eligible team members based on organizational performance. If organizational goals are met for the year, the bonus is paid out the following April.

Children's Colorado delivers annual base pay increases to eligible team members based on their performance over the previous year.