Advanced Pharmacy Tech
About The Position
Assists the Pharmacist, under his or her supervision, in the daily operation of the Pharmacy. ● For inpatient areas, the Advanced Pharmacy Technician has completed all required competencies and has at least 2 years of experience in the respective area of pharmacy. The Advanced Pharmacy Technician (IV) is trained in intravenous and/or hazardous drug compounding and is regularly staffed as an IV admixture and/or hazardous drug admixture pharmacy technician. The Advanced Pharmacy Technician (operations) is trained in inventory management, ADC replenishment and maintenance and is regularly staffed in an operations role and can assist with technician training. ● For retail areas, the Advanced Pharmacy Technician performs more complex duties, supporting pharmacists with medication preparation and distribution. In addition to basic technician responsibilities, this role involves quality assurance (QA) and auditing tasks. The Advanced Pharmacy Technician also plays a key role in overseeing training for entry-level technicians.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- State Pharmacy Technician License/Registration required.
- At least 2 years of pharmacy technician experience in the current practice area (inpatient or retail) required.
- Additional certifications in relevant areas of practice through Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) preferred (i.e., CSPT, Nonsterile Compounding, Supply Chain, Immunizations, and Inventory Management, etc.)
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of ASHP-accredited or equivalent pharmacy technician training program preferred.
- 340B program experience preferred (if a 340B facility)
Responsibilities
- Assists the Pharmacist in the daily operation of the Pharmacy.
- Completes all required competencies and has at least 2 years of experience in the respective area of pharmacy (for inpatient areas).
- Trained in intravenous and/or hazardous drug compounding and is regularly staffed as an IV admixture and/or hazardous drug admixture pharmacy technician (Advanced Pharmacy Technician (IV)).
- Trained in inventory management, ADC replenishment and maintenance and is regularly staffed in an operations role and can assist with technician training (Advanced Pharmacy Technician (operations)).
- Performs more complex duties, supporting pharmacists with medication preparation and distribution (for retail areas).
- Involves quality assurance (QA) and auditing tasks (for retail areas).
- Plays a key role in overseeing training for entry-level technicians (for retail areas).
Benefits
- Olympia Fields Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
- Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options.
- A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $17.31 to $25.09.
- The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs.
- Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being.
- Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
