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JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: February 23, 2024 ***Updated on July 02, 2024***

POSITION TITLE: OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST IV (REGIONAL)

STATUS:  Permanent | Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

SALARY:  $5,258 + $2,713 (shortage differential) per month | SR22| BU13

LOCATION: This a regional position located in the Rehabilitation Services (Occupational Therapy) department of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region, which consists of Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) and The Kaua’i Region Clinics, including The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, The Clinic at Līhu’e, and The Clinic at Kapa’a, all of which are part of a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i.

The Rehabilitation Services department provides comprehensive services in Occupational, Physical, and Speech Therapy, providing medically prescribed activities to restore the patient’s physical and psychosocial function to a maximum potential to all patients and departments of the HHSC Kaua’i region facilities, including Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Acute, Behavioral Health, Swing-bed, Long Term Care (LTC), Skilled Nursing Facility, and Outpatient of KVMH and SMMH.

JOB FUNCTIONS: We are actively in search for a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist IV (Regional) to join our growing ‘ohana! As the Occupational Therapist, you will be responsible to provide therapeutic activities and direct services; develops and evaluates policies, procedures and standards and conducts studies concerning the provision of occupational therapy services to in-patients, residents and outpatients of HHSC Kaua’i Region as an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team. This position works in conjunction with the Physical Therapy department in providing activity programs for the LTC residents at both KVMH and SMMH, including any other duties as assigned. This position may be required to float to and from different facilities within the region as required. The Occupational Therapist IV (Regional) reports directly to the Physical Therapist IV (Regional), position no. 29281, or its designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are credited based on a 40-hour workweek. All applicants are required to provide evidence of all applicable education, licenses, and certifications. 

Education: Applicants for all levels must have a baccalaureate degree in occupational therapy from a school of occupational therapy approved at the time of graduation by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. in collaboration with the American Medical Association; or in the case of a foreign-trained person, the credentials indicating completion of an occupational therapy education program shall be evaluated and approved by the Certification Committee of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. In addition, applicants must have successfully completed the field work requirements prescribed by the degree awarding school.

Licensure: Possession of a current, valid State of Hawai’i driver’s license, Type 3.

Certifications: In accordance with Chapter 457G of the Hawai’i Revised Statues (HRS), all applicants shall:

• 1) have passed the occupational therapist national certification examination administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT);
• 2) be registered with the State of Hawai’i as an Occupational Therapist (OT) at the time of appointment.

Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Workers issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) at the time of appointment.

Experience: One (1) year of professional working experience as an Occupational Therapist under medical supervision. The experience must have equipped the applicant with a full professional understanding of the theories, prevention, and treatment of disabilities by occupational therapy and their proper application by the use of activities, which are appropriate to the patient’s physical and psychological condition and utilizing appropriate manual and other physical skills.

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Functional anatomy, kinesiology, neuroanatomy, physiology, neurophysiology, abnormal and educational psychology and related sciences; principles and practices of occupational therapy; occupational therapy diagnostic evaluation and testing procedures; various treatment techniques; trends and developments in occupational therapy; available occupational therapy resources in the community; and, for some positions, principles and practices of supervision.

Ability to: independently apply principles, methods and techniques of occupational therapy; instruct clients and others in the application of the occupational therapy process; and supervise sub professional occupational therapy personnel; interpret and formulate operating policies and procedures, and plan, coordinate and conduct an occupational therapy program; advise and counsel staff effectively; prepare program budget; explain the program of services offered to clients and the public; for some positions, supervise the work of others.

HEALTH & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Join our dynamic team at HHSC Kaua’i Region, where we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of healthcare services at our critical access hospitals – KVMH and SMMH. From full-service emergency departments to specialized surgeries, family and internal medicine, intensive care, behavioral health, obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and a range of ancillary services, and more, we are dedicated to providing quality, accessible, compassionate care to our community. With locations across Kaua’i, including outpatient clinics and urgent care facilities, we strive to make healthcare accessible to all. As part of the Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, we uphold values of excellence, transparency, accountability, integrity, and teamwork. Join us as we work together to deliver exceptional care and make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: May 25, 2021

JOB STATUS:  Permanent / Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

SALARY: $3,425/month (SR14 ; BU03)

JOB LOCATION:  Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital – Waimea, Kaua’i, HI

FUNCTION: The position is located in the Kaua’i Region Clinics of Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region. The Kaua’i Region Clinics consist of The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalaheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalaheo, The Clinic at Po’ipu, The Specialty Clinic at Kapa’a, and Urgent Care at Po’ipu. KVMH, SMMH, and Kaua’i Region Clinics are part of the Kaua’i Region, Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i operating statewide.

The Secretary II provides administrative and secretarial support and perform highly complex clerical work to the Clinic Administrative Director and Clinic Nurse Manager and any other administrative and supervisory personnel at the Kaua’i Region Clinics. This position is expected to maintain strictest confidentiality of all facility and facility-related physician, employee, and patient-related information. This position also provides a variety of record keeping and clerical services in support of the Medical Group Practice Management Services as needed. This position may be required to work on weekends, extended hours, and float to any clinic site, including travel clinics, based on operational needs to provide staffing support services as needed. Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned by Supervisor or designee within the required timeframe. This position is supervised by the Clinic Administrative Director, or its designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hours.

Education: High School or GED preferred.

Certification: None.

Licensure: Valid motor vehicle operator’s license preferred.

Clerical Experience: One-half (1/2) year progressively responsible work experience which involved in performing a variety of standard clerical work such as typing of correspondence, reports and other materials, and which demonstrated knowledge of English grammar; spelling, arithmetic; common office appliance and equipment; and the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions; carry out procedures in clerical work systems; speak and write simply and directly; observe differences in copy and proofread words and numbers quickly and accurately; operate various kinds of office equipment. Experience in a hospital/clinic setting preferred.

Specialized Clerical Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible typing, stenographic and/or substantive clerical work which duties demonstrated possession of, in addition to the knowledge and abilities noted under General Clerical Experience, knowledge of common office appliances and equipment and the ability to carry out procedures in clerical work systems and to perform secretarial tasks including, but not limited to, several of the following: serving as telephone and walk-in receptionist; maintaining a system of files; making travel arrangements; composing correspondence; obtaining and presenting information from files; routing correspondence; reviewing outgoing correspondence for format, grammar, spelling and typography; maintaining a log of pending work; etc.

Supervisory Experience or Supervisory Aptitude: Demonstration of supervisory aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader, or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.

DESIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

Keyboarding/Computer Skill Requirement: Keyboarding proficiency and/or the ability to use computers and word processing and/or other software applications at least 40 net words per minute.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily.

• Light physical effort (lift/carry up to 25 lbs.)
• Occasional standing/walking.
• Near acuity: ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less.

Mental/Emotional Requirements: All applicants must possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsibilities and working conditions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: May 25, 2021

JOB STATUS:  Permanent / Full-Time

SALARY: $4,252/month (SR20), plus a shortage differential

JOB LOCATION:  Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital – Kapa’a, Kaua’i, Hi 

FUNCTION: This position is located in the Radiology Department of Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH). SMMH, Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH) and The Kaua’i Region Clinics are part of the Kaua’i Region, Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i operating statewide.

The Radiology Department provides diagnostic imaging services, scheduled, or on an emergency basis, as required for the care and treatment of inpatients and outpatients, aged birth to death. The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following procedures: diagnostic radiography, computed tomography, tele-radiography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasonography.

The Imaging Specialist III performs lead specialist duties under the supervision of the Imaging Specialist VI and independently performs a full range of diagnostic imaging procedures, utilizing ionizing equipment in accordance with physician’s orders, protocols and quality standards as established by the department and facility, and performs other duties as assigned. The position may work on rotating shifts, extended workdays with work on weekends and holidays. May require standby call and call back duty.

This position reports to the Imaging Specialist VI (Imaging Supervisor), or its designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an approved program recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Licensure: A current State of Hawai’i Radiologic Technologist license as a radiographer at the time of appointment.

Experience: One (1) year of progressively responsible professional imaging technologist experience which demonstrated a thorough knowledge of imaging procedures and/or techniques such as myelograms, discograms, arthrograms, etc., including the X-raying of such areas of the human anatomy as the chest, skull, gastro-intestinal tract, urinary tract, and vascular system.

Specialized Experience: One half (1/2) years of progressively responsible professional work experience as a specialist in one of the following modalities; angiography, cardiac catheterization, computed tomography, echocardiography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, ultrasound, or vascular in a clinical or hospital environment.

Certifications: Current ARRT (R) American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography AND Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association are required at the time of appointment.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIRED

Knowledge of: Thorough knowledge of operation of imaging equipment, radiation safety, and departmental protocols, standard precautions, hospital policies and procedures, rules and regulations, government regulatory requirements and accrediting standards, perform the full range of services to the patients of the work site, independently. Basic knowledge of specialized imaging equipment and physics of specialized imaging procedures, safety, medical terminology and department protocols. Thorough knowledge of the policies, procedures and work rules of the work site.

Basic knowledge of Cross Sectional Anatomy required.

Ability to: Perform a full range of diagnostic imaging procedures utilizing ionizing radiation equipment independently and provide instruction regarding imaging procedures and radiation safety to subordinates and others. Apply the principles, methods and techniques of specialized imaging equipment/procedures; deal effectively with patients and other individuals; operate specialized imaging equipment; keep records and prepare reports and instruct patients and others in the specialized imaging procedures. Ability to interpret and formulate operating policies and procedures, direct the work of others and establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships.

Code of Ethics: Ability to meet the specific needs of patients with a variety of disabilities; retain emotional stability and maturity despite emotional and physical pressures; demonstrated ability to use independent judgment and initiative. Ability to promote a positive, collaborative practice atmosphere.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements: All employees must be physically able to perform efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily.

Hazards: May be exposed to infectious diseases or hazardous substances. Exposure to radiation hazards on a daily basis

Mental/Emotional Requirements: All applicants must possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsibilities and working conditions.

***IMMEDIATE VACANCIES – ACTIVE RECRUITMENT UNTIL NEEDS ARE MET***

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: May 24, 2021 ***Updated on July 30, 2024***

POSITION TITLE: CLINIC RECEPTIONIST I (REGIONAL)

STATUS: Varies | Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

SALARY: $3,484 per month at 1.0 FTE | SR11 | BU03

LOCATION: These positions are regional and are located in The Kaua’i Region Clinics of Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation (HHSC) Kaua’i Region, which consist of: The Clinic at Waimea, The Clinic at Port Allen, The Clinic at Kalāheo, The Specialty Clinic at Kalāheo, Urgent Care at Po’ipū, The Clinic at Līhu’e, and The Clinic at Kapa’a. Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH), Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), and The Kaua’i Region Clinics are part of a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawai’i, operating statewide. Please see below the listing of available positions in their respective locations. 

JOB FUNCTIONS: We are actively seeking Clinic Receptionists who are enthusiastic and passionate about providing excellent customer service and working in a fast-paced environment. As a Clinic Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact to our patients and their families. Therefore, a friendly and welcoming demeanor is essential. You will be responsible for welcoming patients to the clinics or outpatient services unit; interview patients or accompanying parties to obtain required data; input information into computer system; schedule appointments, diagnostic studies, outpatient procedures and referrals; perform a variety of fiscal record keeping and clerical services; prepare, collect, file and maintain patient medical records; type and maintain related records; and performs other duties as required. In order to be successful in this role, attentiveness to detail and strong organizational skills are key. These positions report to the Clerical Supervisor IV (Regional), position no. 57323, or its designee.

Candidates must be available to work shifts, including on weekends and holidays. In addition, these positions are required to travel to and from any facility within the region as needed based on clinic operations. 

BENEFITS: 

• 13 paid holidays each year (14 during election years)
• 21 paid vacation days per year
• 21 paid sick days per year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans
• Retirement and Deferred Compensation plans
• Potential eligibility for various Student Loan Repayment & Scholarship Programs

AVAILABLE POSITIONS: 

Clinic at Waimea

• #60361 – Temporary | Full-Time – posted on 07/30/2024 

Clinic at Līhu’e

• #54094 – posted on 02/22/2024

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek. All applicants are required to provide evidence of all applicable education, licenses, and certifications. 

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification: None required.

Licensure: Possession of a current, valid State of Hawai’i driver’s license, Type 3 preferred.

General Experience: Two (2) years of professional work experience in responsible typing, stenographic, substantive clerical work, or any combination of these experiences in which duties demonstrated knowledge of English grammar, spelling, arithmetic, common office appliances, and equipment; and the ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, carry out procedures in clerical work systems, speak and write simply and directly, observe differences in copy and proofread words and numbers quickly and accurately, and operate various kinds of office equipment; and ability to deal effectively with others in eliciting information and providing service.

Specialized Experience: None required. 

Substitution: An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for all of the General Experience required.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Office practices and procedures; grammar, spelling, punctuation, and word usage; use of standard office machines; techniques of interviewing others to obtain pertinent information.

Ability to: Make arithmetic computations; compare names and numbers rapidly and accurately; utilize pagers and overhead paging system, teleprocessing terminal, file materials numerically and alphabetically; follow oral and written instructions; deal tactfully and effectively with the public; work harmoniously with others; understand, explain and apply policies, procedures, rules, and regulations pertinent to patients receiving clinic medical care; keep matters confidential; interview others to obtain pertinent information.

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JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: May 24, 2021

JOB STATUS: Permanent/Full-Time (0.90 FTE)

SALARY: $7,254.90/month (SR20)

JOB LOCATION:  Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital – Waimea, Kaua’i, HI

FUNCTION:  This position is located in the Intensive/Critical Care Unit (ICU/CCU) of Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH). KVMH, Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH) and The Kaua’i Region Clinics are part of the Kaua’i Region, Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawaii operating nine (9) facilities statewide.

The ICU/CCU provides services for patients requiring primarily surgical patients or patients with serious cardiac conditions requiring specialized services of coronary care.

The Registered Professional Nurse (RPN) III provides nursing treatment and educational service for specific individualized age appropriate patient care of the pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patient population; develops and implements nursing care plans with other disciplines; determines priorities of care based on physical and psychosocial needs of patients, as well as factors influencing patient flow through the system; communicates with the attending physicians regarding changes in patient’s status, symptomatology and results of diagnostic studies; responds quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatment and other duties as assigned. Although designated to CCU, this RPN will be subject to cross training and may be assigned to float to other departments within the facility as needed (Labor & Deliver, Medical Surgical, Long Term Care, etc.). In addition, this position is subject to 12-and 8-hour rotating shifts and to provide work on the weekends and holidays.

The RPN III works under the general supervision of the Unit Nurse Manager, or its designee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS 

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hour workweek.

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Licensure: Valid, active license to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawai’i.

Experience: Six (6) months of professional nursing experience.

Select Certification: Of the six (6) months of professional nursing experience required, six (6) months of professional nursing experience must have been in Acute Care, Intensive Care or Cardiac Care services.

Certifications: Current certifications from the American Heart Association for Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications must be provided upon appointment of hire.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of: Nursing theory and practice; biological, physical, social and medicinal sciences as related to nursing theory and practice; thorough knowledge of nursing techniques and procedures; nursing literature and current trends and developments in nursing.

Ability to: Apply nursing theory and practices to planning and giving nursing care; recognize, interpret and evaluate symptoms of patient’s condition and take appropriate action; direct the work of nursing assistants; work effectively and cooperatively with patients, family members, medical staff and employees. Must also have the ability to prepare comprehensive nursing diagnosis and nursing care plans; and plan and direct the work of lower level registered nurses and nursing assistants.

Familiarity with standards, regulations, requirements of Medicare, Medicaid, Joint Commission, procedures used in surveillance and control of hospital infections.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position which typically require the ability to read without strain printed material the size of typewritten characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily.

Mental/Emotional Requirements: All applicants must possess emotional and mental stability appropriate to the job duties and responsibilities and working conditions.

JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE POSTED: September 18, 2020 *updated 04/26/2021*

JOB STATUS:  Permanent / Full-Time (1.0 FTE)

SALARY: $8,061.00/month (SR20) *updated 07/01/2020*

JOB LOCATION:  Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital – Waimea, Kaua’i, HI

FUNCTION: This position is located in the Surgery/Recovery Department of Kaua’i Veterans Memorial Hospital (KVMH). KVMH, Samuel Mahelona Memorial Hospital (SMMH), and The Kaua’i Region Clinics are part of the Kaua’i Region, Hawai’i Health Systems Corporation, a public benefit corporation of the State of Hawaii operating nine (9) facilities statewide.

The Registered Professional Nurse (RPN) III will be responsible to provide direct nursing services for all surgical procedures within a sterile, sanitary environment for the performance of surgical operations; ensures proper protocols of preoperative requisites of the hospital and medical staff are properly carried out; in addition to oversee, provide, and meet the individualized age appropriate nursing care needs of the pediatric, adults and geriatric patient populations. Although assigned to the Surgery/Recovery Department, in the event there are no patients in the unit, this position may be assigned to assist various department within the Nursing Services and may require cross training and floating as assigned. This position is also subject to a combination of 12- and 8-hour shifts as well as providing work on standby, weekends, and holidays.

The RPN III reports to the RPN V (Unit Nurse Manager), or its designee.

DATE POSTED: May 3 2021

JOB STATUS:  Permanent/Full-Time

SALARY: $3,721/month

JOB LOCATION: Kauai Region Pharmacy Group (RETAIL PHARMACY)

FUNCTION: This position will be located at a new Retail Pharmacy in Waimea Kauai HI

The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible to assist the Pharmacists in providing pharmaceutical services in accordance with established procedures and methods including charting/charging reconciliation on all patients daily, addressing issues to the attention of the Pharmacists, ordering medication, inventory receiving, and answering telephone calls and triage to the appropriate person. In addition, this position will perform daily stocking/removal of outdated medications from automated dispensing machines throughout the hospital; assist the Surgery/Operating Room Department with endoscopy tray deliveries and restocking; conduct monthly medication inspections; submits weekly narcotic dispense reports to the State Narcotics Enforcement; repackaging medication for unit dose/dispense home use and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements.  Please note that unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience are credited based on a 40-hours.

Education: High School diploma preferred.

Experience:

One (1) year of work experience in a pharmacy setting which provided basic knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature; pharmaceutical system of weights and measures (e.g., milligrams, milliliters, cubic centimeters, etc.); commonly used pharmaceutical preparations used in the treatment of illnesses; dosage requirements; storage requirements; routes of drug administration; and practices and procedures employed in filling pharmacy prescriptions; and the ability to perform basic arithmetic computations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division); and transcribe accurate medication profiles.

One (1) year of work experience assisting a licensed pharmacist in a hospital which required receiving and reading prescription and medication orders from physicians; performing arithmetic computations to determine proper measurements/quantities of pharmaceutical components required; measuring, counting, packaging, and labeling items and arranging them for final professional review. The work experience must have demonstrated a knowledge of commonly used pharmaceutical preparations used in the treatment of illnesses, dosage requirements, dosage forms, storage requirements; experience in receiving and reading requisitions from pharmacists; measuring, counting, packaging, and labeling items; aseptic techniques; routes of drug administration; pharmaceutical nomenclature; pharmaceutical system of weights and measures; procedures and operations relating to aseptic compounding and sterile compounding; arranging medication for final professional review; maintaining accurate inventory records; State and Federal pharmacy regulations; applicable hospital/unit policies and procedures; and the ability to provide pharmaceutical services in accordance with established procedures and methods; measure drug doses accurately; maintain records and prepare reports; and communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Substitutions:

Successful completion of a pharmacy technician program from an accredited school and/or a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) may be substituted for six (6) months of experience.

Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or university may be substituted for all of the experience required for the full performance level.

Certifications:

Certification of Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred.

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification preferred.

Desirable Qualifications: Ability to learn quickly; be a “team player” and get along well with others; be self-motivated; use a computer to enter and retrieve data; good memory; and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements: Applicants must be physically able to perform, efficiently and effectively, the essential duties of the position.

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