Description Kindred Hospital Aurora is an all-private room, 37-bed long-term acute care hospital offering the same in-depth care you would receive in a traditional hospital, but for an extended recovery period. We partner with your physician and offer 24-hour clinical care seven days a week so you can start your journey to wellness. We are located in Aurora on the east side of the Denver metroplex at the junction of I-225 at 6th Avenue; specifically, on the 2nd floor of the Medical Center of Aurora North building.
We are best known for our wound care program, successful pulmonary outcomes and ventilator patient management. Job Summary Assists with medication preparation, repacking, and dispensing under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Supports medication reconciliation and clinical monitoring to assure medications are safe and effective.
Adheres to state and federal regulations. Reports to the Director of Pharmacy.
Assists Pharmacist to prepare and dispense medication. Prepares and delivers medications to patient care units as appropriate. Restocks and manages expiration dating in automated medication dispensing machine inventory.
Orders and stores medications. Properly unit doses medications that do not come prepackaged. Processes records of medication dispensed to patient, computes charges, and generates required computer reports as needed.
Performs backup procedures correctly. Monitors drug therapy for appropriateness under the supervision of the licensed pharmacist. Provides and documents clinical interventions, therapy recommendations, and other clinical activities according to department policy and procedure and state regulations.
Participates in the Medication Reconciliation activities of the Pharmacy Department. Prepares sterile and non-sterile compounds per USP standards. Maintains positive relationships with all customers.
Complies with regulatory and accreditation standards. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Good math and science skills Approximate percent of time required to travel: 0% Must read, write and speak fluent English. Must have good and regular attendance.
Performs other related duties as assigned
$18.81 - $20.44/Hr ScionHealth has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit-eligible employees that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness. Qualifications Education Actively enrolled in or graduate of ACPE accredited college of pharmacy or FPEGC certification. Licenses/Certification Pharmacy Intern Licensure as required by the state.
BCLS certification. Experience Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Pharmacy Technician in a hospital pharmacy setting preferred. Basic understanding of the role of and use of a computer in the processing of prescription orders with minimum word processing skills.