Pharmacy Tech , Casual - Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy

SUMMARY: Department:
Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy; FTE:
Casual;
Workdays:
Monday - Friday and every other weekend;
Shift(s):
Days/Evenings;
Shift Length: 8 hours;

Location:

In-Person; # of Vacancies:
2. Purpose of this position:
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.

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• Inspects and maintains medication supply throughout the facility, removing and replacing outdated medications from the pharmacy, clinics, nursing stations, and Automated Dispensing Cabinets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

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED.

Preferred Qualifications: Excellent computer skills;
Knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems;
Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or a 240-hour employer-based Technician training Program or 1,000 hours of Pharmacy experience.

• 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 3 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

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