Pharmacy Technician II

SSM Health•Midwest City, OK

About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling. Provides support to pharmacists including, but not limited to review of prescription orders, locating medications, preparation, counting, labeling, packing and delivery of medications to customers. Responsible for the technical operation of the drug distribution system. Responsible for the stocking and maintaining of automated dispensing systems. Trained in the preparation of intravenous medications.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience
No experience required
State of Work Location: Illinois
Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
And
FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 2 months - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Or
IL Registration Application Process Complete At Time Of Hire - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
And
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)
Or
Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
State of Work Location: Missouri
Pharmacy Technician - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Or
MO Registration Application and Finger Print Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE
-
Missouri Division of Professional Registration
And
FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 months - Missouri Division of
Professional Registration
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
Technician - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
Or
WI Registration Application Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE - Wisconsin Department
of
Safety and Professional Services
And
FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 Months - Wisconsin Department of
Safety
and Professional Services

Responsibilities

Prepares medications for pharmacist verification prior to refill in automated dispensing machines. Packs and labels medication orders requested from units, includes unit dose packaging products as indicated. Delivers medications to automated dispensing machines and uses expiration tracking feature. Monitors the automated dispensing cabinets notifications. Alerts pharmacist if unable to resolve notifications.
Delivers patient medication doses to the proper unit area(s) and returns unused or discontinued doses to the pharmacy. Retrieves discharged patient medications from storage areas on nursing units to reduce the opportunity for wrong-patient related safety concerns.
Assures supplies are safe by conducting monthly inspections of all areas where drugs are stored (in Pharmacy and other departments) replacing outdated or unusable medications.
Assures medications are available for patients by assisting in inventory control including: ordering, checking in orders, stocking shelves, updating the computerized inventory system, rotating stock, processing recalls and conducting quarterly inspections of all areas where drugs are stored in the pharmacy for outdated and unusable medications and quarantining them in a separate are from useable stock.
Follows all procedures for documenting and dispensing controlled substances. Handles controlled substances in a manner that ensures accountability and security.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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