Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Allina Health•Minneapolis, MN

6d•$22 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

As a pharmacy technician, you ensure patient safety by accurately preparing and dispensing medications. Your efficiency in managing inventory and processing prescriptions allows pharmacists to focus on patient care. By providing excellent customer service and medication guidance, you enhance patient satisfaction and adherence to treatment plans. Key Position Details: FTE 1.0 (80 hours per two week pay period) 8-hour day/evening/night shift Every other weekend Variable day/evening/night shifts (8.5 hours with 30-minute meal break) Day shifts: Start times between 5:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m. (staggered) Evening shifts: Start times between 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Night shifts: Start at 9:00 p.m., 10-hour shifts (7 on / 7 off rotation) Primary coverage: Day and evening shifts Night coverage: Voluntary for vacation/sick coverage; rare mandatory coverage as needed (training provided) Schedule: No set schedule; days off will vary Technician Levels: Three-tier structure (Tier I, Tier II, Tier III) Entry level: All new hires start at Tier I Advancement: Training into Tier II and Tier III based on departmental needs and seniority Floating: No floating required at Tier I level Travel (Tier II/III): Potential for occasional travel to off-site locations (e.g., WestHealth) New hires: Off-site travel not required initially

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
Minimum of six (6) months of pharmacy experience (inpatient or outpatient/retail), OR current national pharmacy technician certification (PTCB or NHA)
Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required within 12 months of Date of Hire (NHA or PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board)

Nice To Haves

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
0 to 2 years pharmacy technician experience

Responsibilities

Provides basic drug distribution and drug preparation services.
Checks pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level, preparing labels, calculating quantities and other pharmaceutical therapies.
Functions under the supervision of the pharmacist.
Prepares medications.
Prepares and selects medications for distribution.
Prepares oral extemporaneous products.
Performs bulk compounding.
May process refill requests and prior authorizations.
May perform data entry and adjudication.
Manage and support automated drug distribution and drug inventory.
Medication picking, delivery, and restocking to automated dispensing cabinets (ADC).
Troubleshoots basic problems identified by ADC users and/or peers.
Delivers and restocks controlled substances.
Assists with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies.
May perform daily ordering.
May perform inventory management.
May use wholesaler return programs and supports reverse distribution processes.
Complete and document quality assurance activities.
Monitors expiration dating.
Ensures pharmacy environment is clean and free of clutter, safe, and presents a professional atmosphere.
Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor.
May complete audits for days supply, signatures, dates, take as directed and returns-to-stock.
May maintain records of invoices, reports, and other documents.
Repackages and labels bulk medications or splits tablets into unit dose packaging.
Creates labels using standard format.
Fills and labels prepacking medications.
Assigns expiration dates and maintains records.
Packages appropriate quantities.
May check medications for packaging accuracy.
Answers phone and directs calls to appropriate party
May manage point of sale
May Consult refill management program to ensure safe, timely, and cost-effective utilization of medications.
Other duties as assigned.