Serve as a liaison with physicians, nursing and/or departments for communication regarding controlled substance transactions, documentation and discrepancies.
Maintain controlled substance records and ensure accurate billing to patients/departments.
Develop and implement protocols for controlled substance distribution and tracking.
Deliver/restock and monitor expirations of controlled substances and non-scheduled medications in the narcotic boxes and automated dispensing cabinets located in surgical areas where general anesthesia is provided.
Perform physical inventory of controlled substances as assigned.
Research controlled substance discrepancies and report unresolved discrepancies to Pharmacist-in-Charge.
Label and repackage bulk medications into unit dose system and maintain necessary records pertaining to repackaging.
Monitor controlled substance expiration dates in the inpatient pharmacy inventory
Qualifications:
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Registered or eligible to register as pharmacy technician with the State Board of Pharmacy Examiners.
3 - 5 years of hospital pharmacy experience desirable
High school diploma or GED
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Numbers & Facts
Location
DES MOINES, IA
Industry
Healthcare Services
Company Size
10,000 employees or more
Website
https://jobs.trinity-health.org/search-results
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations and many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2023, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $1.5 billion in its communities in the form of charity care and other community benefit programs.