Ad Mix Tech

Mountain View Hospital is looking for a Ad-Mixture Technician to join our team!

JOB SUMMARY:

This position provides the technical functions associated with the delivery of clinical pharmacy services by maintaining and ordering supplies for proper stock levels in the pharmacy; compounding or otherwise preparing and filling syringes and IV mixture bags, which will include chemotherapy and delivering pharmaceuticals or other related items. Will perform duties such as completing reports operating and maintaining automated dispensing devices, inputting computer data, preparing sterile USP and compounds, and providing all aspects of customer service that are required to provide Department services. This position completes the essential functions of the job under the direct supervision of a physician.

BENEFITS:

Taking care for our community starts with taking care of our own team. Mountain View Hospital is proud to offer its employees competitive and comprehensive benefit packages. Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (vacation, holidays and sick days) and Medical Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plans (401K with up to 6% match)
• Earned Quarterly Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement Program
• Discount for medically necessary procedures performed at Mountain View Hospital and Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Please note benefits are based on eligibility according to full-time, part-time or PRN status classification.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares compounds and dispenses medications, chemotherapy, and other high alert intravenous medications upon physician's orders.
2. Oversees daily pharmaceutical inventory stocking, restocking and management using automated dispensing devices; assists with processing patient charge tickets.
3. Maintains clean and safe operation of biological safety cabinets.
4. Oversees inventory of medications including performing routine cycle counts of drug inventory, rotating stock and pulling outdated medications.
5. Assists pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and staff as needed.
6. Attends training classes, programs, and departmental meetings.
7. Manages supply ordering, and maintains supplies in all medication areas, ensuring all areas are fully stocked.
8. Adheres to <797> and <800> regulations, appropriately prepares IV compounds, and maintains necessary competencies.
9. Appropriately cleans sterile areas and appropriately documents.
10. Responsible for ordering clinical supplies for the pharmacy, infusion area and clinic; reconciles invoices.
11. Problem solves operational issues within the department
12. Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
1. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
2. Ability to provide care appropriate to the population served.
3. May vary work routines according to patient care priorities.
4. Ability to recognize major problems encountered by include first line screening for medication order errors, drug or allergy contraindications, and processing non-formulary drug requests.
5. May encounter problem solving for operation and maintenance of all automated systems in the Pharmacy Department.
6. Performing the essential duties of this position may involve standing for extended periods of time and/or handling heavy or bulky supply containers.
7. Knowledge and ability to perform mathematical calculations for extemporaneous compounding and special dose preparation, rectifying drug distribution errors, reconciling billing and administration records, etc.
8. Knowledge of medical terminology and outpatient pharmacy operations
9. Organization skills
10. Ability to operate a computer
11. Ability to prepare compounds
12. Ability to maintain records and files
13. Ability to work with precision
14. Ability to maintain confidentiality
15. Ability to pass annual departmental examination

ABOUT MOUNTAIN VIEW:

Mountain View Hospital and our 29 affiliate clinics are committed to providing compassionate, cutting edge care to our patients. We serve the entire Snake River Valley – all the way from Pocatello to Rexburg. Our medical capabilities span everything from wound care to urgent care, oncology to neurology, physical therapy to speech therapy, a Level III NICU, robust robotic surgery department and a continuously expanding rural health practice.

Our work environment is mission driven, people-centric and supportive. It is what sets apart and makes people excited to come to work each day. If you are looking for a career where you can make a difference in your community, we invite you to apply.

Education/Certification:  High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Must possess an active Pharmacy Technician license from the Idaho State Board of Pharmacy.

Experience:   Training equivalent to one year beyond high school; supplemented with two (2) years of related experience. 

Language/Communication: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Mental Capabilities:  Ability to apply common sense to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Interpersonal:  Ability to work well with others, and to deal effectively with all types of people.