Pharmacy Technician

• Employee Type: FT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree:
  High school

Perform essential production duties in a compounding pharmacy, which includes operating powder machine(s) and related computer system, operation of tablet and capsule grinding equipment, and other large batch compounding functions in a non-sterile environment. This position also includes prepping medications for compounding purposes, assisting the pharmacists in day-to-day operations and shipping/receiving of finished products.

• Performs essential production operations (See above)
• Follows all relevant safety protocols and practices
• Follows all uniform, PPE, and hygiene policies as they apply to non-sterile compounding
• Ensures correct weights & measurements for finished product
• Packaging and shipping of finished product
• Completes all relevant documentation following strict quality assurance programs
• Performs daily cleaning of facilities and equipment
• Completes necessary licensure, training, and continuing education requirements

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally and in writing (when necessary); exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan; can be relied upon by others and is punctual.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; shows disciplined work habits.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works efficiently and doesn’t waste time.

Safety and Security – Strictly follows all safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe acts or conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports and correspondence.

Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Will need to become a licensed pharmacy technician through the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. Must have a valid driver’s license.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate; hearing protection provided if necessary.

Minimal Traveling.

The physical demands…