Pharmacy Tech (Part-time .8 FTE) - Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy

SUMMARY: Department: Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy FTE: 0.8 (64 hours per pay period) Workdays: Monday - Friday and every 3rd weekend Shift(s): Days/Evenings Shift Length: 8 hours Location: In-Person

*Purpose of this position:*Performs a variety of technical and clerical pharmacy duties allowed by law under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Fosters and maintains a positive image of the pharmacy within the hospital and in the community

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Accurately prepares, packages, labels, and delivers medications after they are checked by a registered pharmacist, intern, or qualified technician checker
• Correctly performs pharmaceutical calculations to ensure correct doses are dispensed
• Aseptically prepares IV admixtures and other sterile products as requested (when trained)
• Triages pharmacy phone calls and resolves issues as able
• Inspects and maintains medication supply throughout the facility. Removes and replaces outdated medications from the pharmacy, clinics, nursing stations, and Automated Dispensing Cabinets
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills, is a team player, and promotes a positive team environment
• Demonstrates good decision making skills, problem solving techniques, and possesses the ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Maintains and improves pharmacy workflow
• Performs patient charging and other pharmacy financial activities when needed
• Uses and maintains pharmacy equipment, medication rooms, and work areas according to approved procedures
• Performs additional pharmacy technician duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS: /Minimum Qualifications:/

• High School Diploma or GED

/Preferred Qualifications:/

• Excellent computer skills
• Knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems
• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or a 240-hour employer-based Technician training Program or 1,000 hours of Pharmacy experience

/Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:/

• Ability to communicate with other employees and patients

• Excellent customer service skills

• Ability to use a computer and associated programs

• Ability to understand oral and written instructions

• Ability to learn and apply pharmacy procedures

• Some skill in record keeping

• Must be competent in 3 out of 8 areas within 6 months of hire o First Dose Unit Dose o Cart Fill o General IV Preparation o Omnicell o Decentral o ATP o Chemotherapy IV Preparation

• TPN Preparation

/License/Certifications:/

• Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with MN State Board
• PTCB or ExCPT pharmacy tech certification within 1 year of date of hire, paid for by employee

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• Current Intern License with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy

Title: Pharmacy Tech (Part-time .8 FTE) - Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy

Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus

Requisition ID: 261603