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Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency Pharmacy Technician (0.8 FTE) - Hospital Inpatient in Minneapolis, Minnesota
We are currently seeking a Pharmacy Technician – Hospitalto join our Inpatient Hospital team.This is a part-time rolewith benefits(0.8 FTE - 64 hours per pay period). This rolewill work on-site with varying shifts: days/nights/every third weekend (night shifts are 10 hour shifts).
A sign-on bonus is available for eligible external candidates ($5,000). Current employees and former employees (rehired within 12 months) are not eligible. One year work commitment required.
SUMMARY
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
A* hiring incentive*is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).
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 Removes and replaces outdated medications from the pharmacy, clinics, nursing stations, and Automated Dispensing Cabinets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
- Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or a 240-hour employer based Technician training Program or 1,000 hours of Pharmacy experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent computer skills
- Knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems
/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 5 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
-OR-
- Current Intern License with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
Title: Pharmacy Technician (0.8 FTE) - Hospital Inpatient
Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Requisition ID: 241006