Responsibilities:
- Assists the pharmacist in providing optimal pharmaceutical care to the patient. Gathers, labels and distributes medications accurately and efficiently.
- Packages, prepares and safely compounds medications including hazardous substances accurately and efficiently.
- Handles, manages and distributes controlled substances in compliance with regulatory requirements and department policies; and assists with drug diversion surveillance.
- Assists with maintaining accurate medication inventories and billing of medications.
- Effectively communicates utilizing established systems and processes.
- Performs responsibilities and duties of the job in a manner that is attentive to age and ability considerations.
Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Effectively reads, writes, speaks and understands English. Able to learn technical tasks. Able to follow written and verbal directions. Able to apply math and calculator skills along with a working knowledge of the metric system. Possess strong telephone and verbal communication skills. Experience with the use of office software computer applications and keyboarding.
- The following are preferred: Prior experience as a Pharmacy Technician. Demonstrated ability to work in a busy environment and pay attention to detail. Proven organizational and problem solving skills. Proven ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment.
- No history of drug abuse or misuse; or proof of successful completion of a certified drug abuse rehabilitation program is required.
License or Certification
- Current registration with the Board of Pharmacy where required by state regulation.
- National Pharmacy Technician certification within 12 months of hire.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail - 19.09 - $36.69 / hour
Benefits Eligible - Yes
Schedule - Full Time
Schedule Details - Rotating day and evening shifts. Rotating holidays.
Weekend Schedule - Every 3rd weekend
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.09 - $36.69 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Pet insurance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Physical setting:
- Hospital
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Rotating weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Mankato, MN (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Mankato, MN: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person