Pharmacy Technician (0.8 Fte) - Hospital Inpatient (Revised)

REVISED

We are currently seeking a Pharmacy Technician - Hospital to join our Inpatient Hospital team. This is a part-time role with benefits (0.8 FTE - 64 hours per pay period). This role will work on-site with varying shifts: days/evening/every third weekend.

A sign-on bonus is available for eligible external candidates ($5,000). Current employees and former employees (rehired within 12 months) are not eligible. One year work commitment required.

SUMMARY

Performs a variety of technical and clerical pharmacy duties allowed by law under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Fosters and maintains a positive image of the pharmacy within the hospital and in the community

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately prepares, packages, labels, and delivers medications after they are checked by a registered pharmacist, intern, or qualified technician checker

• Correctly performs pharmaceutical calculations to ensure correct doses are dispensed

• Aseptically prepares IV admixtures and other sterile products as requested (when trained)

• Triages pharmacy phone calls and resolves issues as able

• Inspects and maintains medication supply throughout the facility. Removes and replaces outdated medications from the pharmacy, clinics, nursing stations, and Automated Dispensing Cabinets

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, is a team player, and promotes a positive team environment

• Demonstrates good decision making skills, problem solving techniques, and possesses the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

• Maintains and improves pharmacy workflow

• Performs patient charging and other pharmacy financial activities when needed

• Uses and maintains pharmacy equipment, medication rooms, and work areas according to approved procedures

• Performs additional pharmacy technician duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or a 240-hour employer based Technician training Program or 1,000 hours of Pharmacy experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent computer skills

• Knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with other employees and patients

• Excellent customer service skills

• Ability to use a computer and associated programs

• Ability to understand oral and written instructions

• Ability to learn and apply pharmacy procedures

• Some skill in record keeping

• Must be competent in 5 out of 8 areas within 6 months of hire

• First Dose Unit Dose

• Cart Fill

• General IV Preparation

• Omnicell

• Decentral

• ATP

• Chemotherapy IV Preparation

• TPN Preparation

License/Certifications:

• Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with MN State Board
• PTCB or ExCPT pharmacy tech certification within 1 year of date of hire, paid for by employee
• OR-
• Current Intern License with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy