PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

LUKE AFB, AZ

ABOUT US:

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. provides staffing services to federal Government agencies all over the world.   LTSI connects the right opportunities to the right people.  With our experience in placing our Team Members throughout the United States and overseas, we excel at providing experienced, professional personnel for a wide range of Professional and Office Administration as well as Medical services. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of professionals in the industry.

LTSI’s culture delivers a strong work ethic while going above and beyond with a sense of urgency. We are the employee-driven company.  We strive for excellence every day, which is what sets us apart from all the other government contractors. Our strong work ethic, sense of urgency and commitment to going above and beyond for our clients is what we value most!  

As a Certified Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) that provides a broad range of administrative, project management, and medical staffing support services, we are also honored to be a Member of the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and we encourage military spouses to apply for any of our positions for which they feel they are qualified.

JOB TITLE:  Pharmacy Technician

GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION: 

               56 MDG, Pharmacy Department

Main Pharmacy in the 56 Med Group

Satellite Pharmacy – 7040 N 138th Ave

Arizona Refill Center (ARC) – building attached to the 56 MDG

Luke Air Force Base, AZ

POSITION INFORMATION:  The performance hours are 0700-1730 NTE 40 hours per week, excluding Federal Holidays.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform inpatient pharmacy technician duties including, but not limited to, entering orders into electronic health records, compound intravenous medication orders, compound Chemo therapeutic intravenous medications.
• Understand and enforce compliance with USP 797 and USP 800 regulations to include proper wear of barrier/protective clothing, beyond use dating, and aseptic technique.
• Understand and ensure compliance with The Joint Commission regulations throughout the facility.
• Manage patient-specific pharmacokinetic regimens to include vancomycin, anticoagulants, and aminoglycosides.
• Assess metabolic needs and order therapeutic parenteral nutrition products.
• Provide medication and healthcare related in-service training to clinical staff on new medications on the market, appropriate use of medications, comparison of current medication therapies, and other topics as deemed appropriate by the department head.
• Provide clinical direction to pharmacy personnel.
• Consult with patient care teams through multi-disciplinary rounds and antimicrobial stewardship monitoring to ensure evidence-based patient care.
• Document pharmacy interventions appropriately in the EHR.
• Document significant adverse medication events with prescribers, in the patient’s medical record, and in the Patient Safety Reporting system.
• Document and report patient safety concerns using the Patient Safety Reporting system.
• Facilitate medical staff drug utilization reviews (DURs) as deemed necessary.
• Exhibit basic competency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint and be able to type 40 words per minute.
• Perform ward and or clinic inspections, maintain pharmacy automation systems, and deliver Pyxis and patient orders to wards and clinics.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• Minimum of 24 months of experience in an outpatient pharmacy.  

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Health career Association (NHA ExCPT).
• Basic Life Support Certification (Through American Red Cross and American Heart Association) 

POSITION TIMING: Immediate hire upon completion of all background and security investigations.

BENEFITS:  Health, Dental, and Vision, 401(k), Vacation, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Federal Holidays including:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Presidents Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Laredo Technical Services, Inc. (LTSi) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We make employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants and employees.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

LTSi is committed to ensuring an accessible online application process for all individuals, including those with disabilities.  We offer alternative application methods for candidates who are unable to complete the online application due to a disability or other need for accommodation. LTSi complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, and other relevant state and local laws.  If you need assistance with an application due to a disability, please contact hr@laredotechnical.com.