Inpatient Pharmacy Technician Senior

Number of Job Openings Available:
1
Date Posted:
December 11, 2023
Department:
44007800 Pharmacy
Shift:
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
32
Union Contract:
SEIU-4-Owatonna Service Workers
Weekend Rotation:
Every 3rd
Job Summary:
Provides basic drug distribution and drug preparation services. Checks pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; preparing labels; calculating quantities; assembling intravenous solutions, including chemotherapy and other pharmaceutical therapies. Double checks medication distribution, monitors controlled substances and provides backup for the Pharmacy Buyer. Leads work involving automated dispensing cabinets inventory and monitoring. The technician functions under the supervision of the pharmacist.
Key Position Details:

• 32 hours per week
• 10:30 am - 7:00 pm shifts, Monday - Thursday
• Every 3rd weekend rotation, Friday-Sunday
• Benefit Eligible

Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities

• Completes some or all of the following, according to specific needs at the site.
  • Conduct double-check of medication using barcode scanning technology prior to restocking of Automated Dispensing Cabinets or unit dose cart fill.
    and/or
  • Prepare sterile parenteral medications for home infusion.
  • Coordinate care with liaisons, RN Care Coordinator and bill staff.
  • Manage patient paperwork and billing documentation.
    and/or
  • Assign medication pockets in Automated Dispensing Cabinets. Ensure timely loading and unloading of medications into Automated Dispensing Cabinets. Troubleshoot issues and malfunctioning equipment.
    and/or
  • Maintain controlled substance monitoring and inventory. Conduct routine audits to monitor for controlled substance diversion. Conduct in-depth investigation, as needed.
    and/or
  • Procure medications and pharmacy supplies. Process invoices. Monitor inventory and alert managers when unable to purchase sufficient supply. Identify alternate vendors, as needed.
    and/or
  • Conduct analysis of Automated Dispensing Cabinets Activity to optimize inventory and vend to refill ratio. Assist with maintenance of Automated Dispensing Cabinets. Complete special projects to optimize inventory.
• Completes the following activities, as needed, to support completion of pharmacy workload as needed
  • Prepare medications, parenteral products, and chemotherapy.
  • Manage and support automated drug distribution by picking, delivering and restocking medications, and assisting with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies.
  • Repackage and label bulk medications or split tablets into unit dose packaging, which includes creating labels; filling and prepackaging medications, and assigning expiration dates.
  • Completes quality assurance activities (e.g., medication expiration checking), as assigned.
  • Provide customer service. Answer phone and directs calls to appropriate party
  • Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
• Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited Pharmacy Technician training program preferred
• 2+ years of Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
• Experience as a Pharmacy Technician required
• Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
• Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required within 180 Days or Pharmacy Intern required

Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently