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Pharmacy Technician

Employer
Altru Health System
Location
Grand Forks
Salary
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Job Details

The Retail Pharmacy Technician prepares new prescription orders and refills for outpatients in this setting. The technician is involved in all aspects of order intake, data entry and prescription preparation up until the final pharmacist check. This role serves outpatients, hospital staff, delivery patients, Hospice patients and bedside medication delivery patients. The Pharmacy Technician uses their strong communication skills to be able to work alongside with coworkers and other Altru team members to provide all of our patients with seamless and exceptional care.

Essential Job Functions

Title and Description

Demonstrates the ability to interact in a positive and helpful manner with patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, and co-workers. Reflects commitment to building a supportive work environment and maintains a positive attitude.

Enters prescription orders. Processes and prepares for the pharmacist to check.

Compounds pharmaceutical products such as ointments, creams and other medications according to rules and regulations.

Prepares inventory, orders supplies and stocks shelves in the pharmacy.

Appropriately uses resources, such as inventory and supplies.

Rotates through all work areas of the pharmacy.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.

  • Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
  • Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
  • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
    • All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
    • Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
    • The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
    • The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.
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    Safety & Compliance

    • Demonstrates understanding and follows infection control policies and procedures according to standard operating procedure.
    • Maintains requirements for age specific competencies for the position and demonstrates the knowledge or principles of growth and developments and the skills necessary to provide patient/customer care/services.
    • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and compliance with:
      • All pertinent safety, health and environmental policies, procedures and guidelines.
      • Working safely, without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.
      • The work environment safety procedures and prompt reporting of unsafe practices, procedures, accidents, injuries or other safety violations to the Leader.
      • The use of all safety equipment and personal protective equipment.


    Behavior Standards

    • Integrity: We will always do the right thing even when no one is watching.
    • Acknowledge: We will create a welcoming, healing environment.
    • Meaningful: We will provide an exceptional patient experience.
    • Accountable: We will accept responsibility for our actions and behaviors.
    • Listen: We will listen and seek to understand.
    • Team: We will work together to deliver world-class care.
    • Respect: We will treat each other with respect.
    • Understand: We will seek to understand and respond genuinely.


    License, Certification & Registration

    Title

    Credentialing Body

    Timeframe When Needed

    Verified By

    Pharmacy Technician

    North Dakota Board of Pharmacy

    Prior to Start Date

    Notes

    Experience

    Experience

    Required/Preferred

    Knowledge & Skills

    Title

    Required/Preferred

    Demostrates proficient computer sklls with a high degree of accuracy for a variety of computer tasks

    Required

    Physical Demands

    Activity

    Frequency

    Sit

    Occasionally (5-33%)

    Stand

    Continuously (>67%)

    Walk

    Frequently (34-66%)

    Stoop/Bend

    Occasionally (5-33%)

    Reach

    Frequently (34-66%)

    Climb

    Rarely (
    Crawl

    Not Applicable

    Squat/Crouch/Kneel

    Occasionally (5-33%)

    Twist

    Occasionally (5-33%)

    Handle/Finger/Feel

    Frequently (34-66%)

    See

    Frequently (34-66%)

    Hear

    Frequently (34-66%)

    Weight Demands

    Activity

    Amount

    Lift - Floor to Waist Level

    Light (10-20 pounds)

    Carry

    Light (10-20 pounds)

    Push/Pull

    Light (10-20 pounds)

    Slide/Transfer

    Not Applicable

    Working Conditions

    Condition

    Frequency

    Indoor

    Continuously (>67%)

    Outdoor

    Not Applicable

    Extreme Temperature

    Not Applicable

    Functional Assessment

    Type

    Not Applicable

  • Company

    Do what you love. Make a difference. Join our team of over 4,000 health professionals and support staff committed to caring for the region for more than 100 years.

    At Altru Health System, we are serious about providing an exceptional patient experience and positively impacting the communities we serve. Our physician-led, community-owned, not-for-profit health system serves over 225,000 residents in northeast North Dakota and northwest Minnesota. We are a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

    If reasonable accommodation is needed to apply or interview for a position, please contact careers@altru.org or 701.780.5123.

    Company info
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    Telephone
    701-780-5123
    Location
    Grand Forks
    North Dakota
    US

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