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Pharmacy Technician - Hospital

Employer
HealthEast Care System
Location
Saint Paul
Salary
Competitive

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Overview

Under the direction of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for day-to-day comprehensive pharmacy technician services in a complex medical environment. This may include unit dose dispensing technology and sterile medication compounding.

The Pharmacy Technician II will skillfully use interpersonal, customer service, problem solving and collaboration skills to support and influence operational objectives.

This position is approved for 80 hours every two weeks and is benefit eligible position. This position qualifies for a $5000 sign on bonus.

Responsibilities/Job Description

??? Partner with care providers and pharmacists to ensure that patient receives the needed medication accurately, safely, in accordance with all legal requirements and policies and in a professional and timely manner.
??? Under the direction of the pharmacist, receive prescription/orders from electronic medical record, process manually or using the appropriate computer system and protocols, prepare drug therapy and/or dispense medication in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with all legal, regulatory agency and Fairview requirements.
??? Maintain the IV hoods or isolators, clean room, ante room according to manufacturer's specifications and regulatory requirements as applicable.
??? Coordinate ordering, delivery of medications, supplies and equipment to patients and clinical areas as requested.
??? Participate in regulatory, quality assurance and process improvement activities and other projects as assigned.
??? Support the training of new trainees.
??? Other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education.

  • High school diploma or equivalent.


Experience

At least 6 months pharmacy technician experience in a complex pharmacy or healthcare environment.

License/Certification/Registration

  • Registered or ability to become registered as Pharmacy Technician with the MN State Board of Pharmacy. If Minnesota Board of Pharmacy registration on or after 1/1/2013, must have a certificate of completion from a MNBOP approved employer based or vocational/technical training program
  • Eligible for certification with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board within 6 months of hire.


Preferred Education

  • Completion of an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program.


Experience

  • At least 1 year of pharmacy technician experience in a complex pharmacy or healthcare environment.


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