Apprentice Pharmacy Technician

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • Meridian, MS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This apprenticeship is a 15-month pharmacy technician training program, in which the incumbent learns and performs the administration of care to designated patients under the direction and supervision of a training instructor. Incumbent is enrolled in an accredited program and is expected to complete training curriculum, specified clinical rotations and 3,000 hours of on the job training. Performs a variety of indirect or direct patient care duties. Upon completion of the program, will be expected to successfully pass the board-approved pharmacy technician certification exam in the state of practice. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must be enrolled in a designated (PTCB) accredited Pharmacy Technician training program within 30 days of hire
• Must obtain Pharmacy Technician Candidate registrations in the state of practice within 90 days of hire
• Must have computer skills and dexterity required for data entry and retrieval of information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Must be proficient with Windows-style applications, various software packages specific to role and keyboard.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Upon completion of the program, will be expected to successfully pass the board-approved pharmacy technician certification exam in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Commits to the course schedule during the 15-month training program, adhering to the course schedule and time commitment as outline during orientation.
• Assumes responsibility to meet competencies and learning milestones outlined in the program.
• Reports to the program’s designated training partner for theorical instruction.
• Designates time to crucial job training in designated department, while performing clinical rotations trough the region.
• Completes face to face clinical theory instructions, simulations labs, and virtual learning platform.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to: respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED