Clinical Pharmacist As Needed

Mercy Hospital is an 82 bed, acute care hospital located in the scenic southwestern Colorado town of Durango. It is the only hospital in Colorado to be rated by Medicare with five stars for overall hospital quality. It is recognized for excellence in orthopedic and spine surgery and for outstanding patient experience and patient safety. Mercy has also received ten consecutive 'A' grades for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group. Our providers use state-of-the-art technology in an environment designed to promote wellbeing and healing of body, mind, and spirit. Among the many specialty services available at Mercy are emergency care (Level III trauma designation), surgical care, cardiac care (including interventional), Orthopedic and Spine Centers of Excellence, a Family Birthing Center, home care, hospice care and more. Durango offers an exceptional quality of life with small town charm, excellent schools, and year-round, world-class outdoor recreation opportunities including snow sports, river sports, hiking, biking, camping and more.

You have a purpose, unique talents and NOW is the time to embrace it, live it and put it to work. We value incredible people with incredible skills – but your commitment to a greater cause is something we value even more.

This position performs a variety of tasks in support of the daily workflow of the pharmacy to include the appropriate distribution of medications in compliance with state and federal laws and in accordance with CSH policies and procedures. Under the supervision of a pharmacist, technicians are accountable for 1) preparing and dispensing prescribed medications for patients, 2) performing compounding of intravenous medications, 3) assisting in managing inventory, 4) performing charging and crediting functions for medications associated with drug distribution processes, and 5) performing routine clerical/administrative tasks.

Incumbents are also accountable for: maintaining a clean and safe environment; using appropriate aseptic technique; handling controlled substances appropriately; completing all educational modules; attending regular staff meetings; keeping abreast of departmental changes/current CSH policy and procedures and The Joint Commission requirements.

Schedule:  Variable - days, nights, weekends, holidays, etc

This is a PRN position (5 shifts scheduled in a 6-week period). This position is used to cover call-offs, vacations, and where coverage may be needed. PRN is not eligible for benefits but does offer a 15% differential on top of the base rate of pay

In addition to bringing your whole self to the workplace each day, qualified Pharmacy Techs will bring the following experience:

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent
• 6 months compounding of IV medication

Required Licensure and Certifications

• Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state in which the employee works
• Active CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification in good standing in the state in which the employee works as required by the state

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Training

• Knowledge of the standards, techniques and tools relating to pharmaceutical patient care.
• Knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical patient care.
• Knowledge of mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, basic algebra and calculations.
• Ability to mix oral powders and compounded drugs and to prepare intravenous admixture and other parenteral drugs.
• Ability to understand and use/apply I.V. admixture, automated distribution systems, outpatient services and decentralized pharmacy services. This may include hazardous compounding requirements where appropriate.
• Ability to understand and apply standards, procedures and techniques to the work assignment.
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in    English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to use office equipment and automated  systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position

Physical/Functional Requirements - Medium