Pharmacy Tech - Inpatient - St. Lukes
About The Position
The Inpatient Pharmacy Tech develops competence in dispensing and delivering medications, including using pharmacy information systems, technology, and automation for medication dispensing and storage. The role prepares non-sterile products according to USP, state, and federal recommendations as required, and enters medication orders or processes medication requests through the computer system. The technician manages calls from customers and team members, including nurses, physicians, and patients, by understanding and interpreting issues, resolving them promptly, or handing them off to another team member as appropriate. The position follows pharmacy procedures and documentation requirements and complies with applicable legal, regulatory, accreditation, controlled-substance, USP, and DNV standards. This is a full-time position at Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center, scheduled from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM, with every other weekend and every other holiday required. The role requires a high school graduate; no prior experience is required. Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) from either the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board or the National Healthcare Association must be obtained within two years.
Requirements
- High school graduate.
- Pharmacy Technician certification (CPhT) issued by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board must be obtained within two years, or Pharmacy Technician Certified (CPhT) issued by the National Healthcare Association must be obtained within two years.
- Good mathematics skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to stand for long periods.
- Ability to walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above the shoulders throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs from floor to chest level; lift and carry up to 35 lbs at waist height a reasonable distance; and push or pull with 30 lbs of force.
Responsibilities
- Develop competence in dispensing and delivering medications, including using department information systems, technology, and automation for medication dispensing and storage.
- Develop competence in preparing non-sterile products according to USP, state, and federal recommendations, as required.
- Develop competence in entering medication orders into the computer system and/or processing medication requests through it.
- Manage calls from customers and team members, accurately interpreting issues and resolving them promptly or handing them off as appropriate.
- Follow pharmacy procedures and documentation requirements to meet legal, regulatory, and departmental requirements.
- Comply with legal, regulatory, and accreditation standards, including controlled-substance procedures, USP procedures, and DNV requirements.
Benefits
- Paid time off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
- Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
- Educational Assistance Program.
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on the teammate's job.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
- Career development programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
