Pharmacy Tech Apprentice

Mayo Clinic • Eau Claire, WI

2d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Must be at least 17 years old and pursuing high school diploma.
• Experience with the use of office software computer applications and keyboarding.
• 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.
• 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/Certification: Current registration with the Board of Pharmacy where required by state regulation.
• National Pharmacy Technician certification within 12 months of hire.

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.

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