Pharmacy Technician I

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota•Minneapolis, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician I assists a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. In addition, the Pharmacy Technician I is expected to collect and input prescriptions (new and refill) and patient information. Technicians must be internally trained in a task prior to being able to perform the task on their own. Once technician achieves proficiency in a task, it is expected the technician will train new staff. Must be able to multi-task and perform repetitive tasks accurately. The pharmacy department at Children’s Minnesota is staffed by registered pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians with specialized training in pediatric pharmacy. Our inpatient pharmacists perform daily rounds with providers and are essential partners in providing state-of-the-art pediatric comprehensive medication management services, pharmacy automation, IV production and compounding services. Children's pharmacists provide medication education, consultation and specialized drug information services, as well as participating in educational and outreach programs. We provide 24-hour inpatient operations services along with 16-hour decentral pharmacist coverage. Our inpatient decentral team includes trained subspecialists in neonatal, pediatric and cardiovascular critical care, including cardiac transplant, pediatric medicine, oncology, neuroscience, emergency medicine (including Level I trauma services) and research. Our pharmacists are also essential partners in the ambulatory setting, providing pediatric pharmacy services for home infusion, retail pharmacy, oncology clinic/infusion center and hemophilia treatment center, as well as medication therapy management (MTM) within our primary and specialty care clinics. We are committed to training the next generation of pediatric pharmacy professionals through mentoring of pharmacy students and post-doctoral training in our robust residency program, which includes post-graduate year one (PGY1) and two (PGY2) residencies in pediatrics and pharmacogenomics. We value teamwork, open communication, safety and respect. We embrace an environment that encourages learning and professional growth. Our team is committed to providing excellent care to our patients and families.

Requirements

Active technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy OR active registration as a pharmacy intern in the state of MN with active enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy.
For newly registered technicians/registered interns without Tech 240 certification, you will need to complete 240 hours of theoretical and practical training on-site within twelve months of hire.
High school graduate or equivalent.
Team Player
Commitment to learning
Detail oriented
Ability to prioritize and focus
Time management
Strong work ethic
Proficient with technology - computer
Strong interpersonal communication skills - written and verbal
Reliable and dependable
Ability to be agile in an everchanging environment, based upon patient needs

Nice To Haves

Certified as a pharmacy technician (CPhT) is preferred, but not required.
Active registration as a pharmacy intern in the state of MN with active enrollment in an accredited college of pharmacy may be accepted in lieu of CPhT certification.
Pharmacy technician experience.

Responsibilities

Assist a registered pharmacist with support activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions.
Collect and input prescriptions (new and refill) and patient information.
Train new staff once proficiency in a task is achieved.
Multi-task and perform repetitive tasks accurately.

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other fringe benefits.
Positions that require night, weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.

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