Pharmacy Technician Certification Support

POSITION/JOB SUMMARY

The pharmacy technician is directly responsible to the pharmacist to assist the pharmacist as a supportive person. Assists with daily tasks to provide effective, efficient and safe pharmacy services.

This position is scheduled Monday-Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm.

• Keeps the pharmacy clean, orderly and carries out good infection control techniques. Aids pharmacist in compliance with USP 797 and 800 regulations.
• Keeps all pharmacy records and references up-to-date.
• Restocks automated dispensing cabinet and drug cupboards under the supervision of pharmacist.
• Maintains adequate pharmacy inventory to meet patient needs through purchasing and inventory control programs.
• Prepares ER prepack system and maintains its records under the supervision of pharmacist.
• Unit doses bulk medication as necessary. Labels, quantities and final product are checked by pharmacist.
• Does monthly inspections for outdating of drugs in all areas, under supervision of the pharmacist.
• Does annual and bi-annual drug inventories, and the pharmacist.
• Assists with monthly controlled substance inventory
• Prepares an updated drug formulary each year as instructed by Pharmacy/Therapeutics Committee.
• Purchases drugs from wholesale drug companies under supervision of the pharmacist.
• Receives drug orders and puts drugs away under supervision of the pharmacist.
• Reviews charge sheets (medications) on all inpatients, outpatients, ERs, transitional, observation and SSB patients.
• Charging and crediting of patient medications
• Disposes or returns for credit outdated medications and recalls according to protocol under supervision of pharmacist.
• Continuous quality improvement. Assists with reporting departmental quality assurance activities.
• Assists pharmacist with managing and auditing 340B drug purchasing program.
• Assists pharmacist with sterile compounding preparations and cleaning compounding area.
• Aware of department’s hazardous substances, their safe handling and disposal. This occupation may require tasks that involve exposure or potential for exposure to blood, blood-borne pathogens, or other potentially infectious material. This occupation may require potential for exposure to Antineoplastics and other Hazardous Drugs.
• Record MN Prescription monitoring program daily.
• Observes confidentiality of patient information.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned
• This occupation may require tasks that involve exposure or potential for exposure to blood, blood-borne pathogens, or other potentially infectious material. This occupation may require potential exposure to Antineoplastics and other Hazardous Drugs.
• Helps others succeed.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Supports the Mission, Vision, and Values at Johnson Memorial Health Services
• Is knowledgeable of patient and resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all patients and residents in a safe, secure environment.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures and programs for:
  • Safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management, and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.
  • Confidentiality of all data, including patient, employee and operations data.
  • Quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
  • Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from sexual harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.
  • Compliance with current rules and regulations set by the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy.
• Supports and participates in common teamwork:
  • Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plan and complete job duties with minimal supervisory direction including appropriate judgment.
  • Uses tactful, appropriate communications in sensitive and emotional situations.
  • Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or patients regarding reported complaints, problems and concerns.
  • Promotes positive public relations with patients, family members and guests.
  • Completes requirements for in-service training, acceptable attendance, uniform dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Current registration as a Pharmacy Technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, or the ability to obtain registration upon hire.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or ExCPT) preferred.
• If not currently certified, successful completion of a Minnesota Board of Pharmacy-approved technician training program, including PTCB or ExCPT certification or another Board-approved training option, within 6 months of initial Board registration.
• Two years of hospital pharmacy experience preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated reliability and dependability.
• Proficiency with computer applications.
• Ability to…