Pharmacy Tech - Automation - Pharmacy

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These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S HOSPITAL in Duluth, MN is seeking a PHARMACY TECH-AUTOMATION to join our PHARMACY team!

Salary Range: $21.42 - $31.06 Hourly
Schedule/

Hours:

DAY ONLY, 8 hours
Weekend Requirement:
Occasional Weekend
FTE: FULL TIME, 1.0 FTE or 80 Hours Biweekly

The Pharmacy Technician-Automation plays a key role in supporting the interoperability of all automated technology related to medication distribution for St. Luke's Hospital and ancillary outpatient areas. The Automation Pharmacy Technician optimizes and maintains inventory for automated pharmacy technology such as the centralized pharmacy robot and the automated distribution cabinets as well as assists the vendors and relevant St. Luke's departments such as the IT Department with their overall maintenance.

The Automation Pharmacy Technician proactively monitors controlled substance utilization, bringing concerns to Pharmacy Management, and serves as a resource, training and mentoring pharmacy staff regarding policies and procedures related to automation. The Automation Pharmacy Technician also performs inspections of medication storage areas to assist in compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Education:
  
  High School graduate or equivalent.
• Experience:
  
  4160 hours of pharmacy technician experience.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  Minnesota Technician registration prior to start date. Must be nationally certified as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA) upon hire into position.

• Education:
  
  N/A
• Experience:
  
  Automated pharmacy distribution technology experience.
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

Familiarity with drug names, both brand and generic; understanding and ability to utilize the Pharmacy Information System as well as PCs in the pharmacy; operational knowledge of equipment used in the pharmacy; operational knowledge of all equipment used in the IV room; knowledge of aseptic technique for preparing parenteral products; knowledge to estimate, calculate and accurately check all procedures for solving calculation problems;

ability to follow written and oral instructions with accuracy and dependability; ability to communicate verbal and written instructions; ability to work with sustained attention on repetitive tasks. Ability to distinguish routine functions from those that require professional judgment; good finger dexterity; ability to do light typing; ability to learn and participate in all areas assigned; ability to adapt to the changing role of Hospital pharmacy and develop new technician roles;

ability to give consistent attention to details. No history of drug addiction or misuses; good physical and emotional health patterns; attends lectures and classes for self‑improvement; pleasant personality and cooperative attitude in adjusting to a variety of pharmacy situations; work experience that indicates responsibility, maturity and accountability. In addition, knowledge of organizing work responsibilities efficiently; demonstrates care, alertness and exactness.

Able to work varying shifts as needed.

• READING
  - Intermediate:
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• WRITING
  - Intermediate:
  Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
• SPEAKING
  - Intermediate:
  Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
  - Intermediate:
  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent…