Pharmacy Tech Job Waconia area,Minnesota USA,Healthcare

Purpose of Job

This position is responsible for assisting the Pharmacist with compounding and preparing medication orders, maintaining drug inventory control and distributing medications throughout the Ridgeview system while working in a highly automated pharmacy environment.

Job Functions

Assist pharmacist with medication filling and distribution of completed orders to inpatients.

Orders, labels, counts and records stock of medications (both controlled substances, Rx and OTC), chemicals, and supplies.

Restock and troubleshoot automated dispensing devices including the Carousel, Robot, Pac Med and Acu Doses.

Compound or repackage medications including, but not limited to, sterile IV's preparations, Chemotherapy, topical creams, and pediatric oral syringes.

Delivers medications and pharmaceutical supplies to patients, nursing stations and surgery.

Prepares clinic orders, restocks crash cart medication trays and other emergency boxes as needed.

Maintains proper storage and security conditions for drugs.

Answers telephones and responds to questions or requests.

Help in training of newly hired pharmacy technicians and volunteers in the pharmacy.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education/Work Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Proficiency solving math ratios and other equations
Ability to meet and maintain the necessary background checks as aligned with position functions
Attention to detail
Knowledge of basic computer functions and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to multi-task
Ability to communicate in the English language for effective written and verbal correspondence in order to complete job functions as mentioned above

Preferred Qualifications

Previous Pharmacy Technician experience in a hospital
National certification

License/Certifications

Current Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Intern Licensure within 12 months of hire.

Schedule

This position is a rotating day/evening position.
You will be scheduled every third weekend

Link to Employee Health Physical Demands Compensation

Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation such as: the requirements of the position, experience, education, knowledge, and skills along with location and internal equity. Pay listed does not include any shift, weekend, or other differentials.

Benefits

Ridgeview strives to provide comprehensive and market competitive benefits to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

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