Pharmacy Technician III

Mayo Clinic • Phoenix, AZ

2d

About The Position

Assists the pharmacist in providing optimal pharmaceutical care to the patient. Effectively performs the activities and duties of the Pharmacy Technician II position. In addition, the technician maintains competency and is scheduled to work with regular frequency in one or more advanced Pharmacy Technician roles. Advanced Pharmacy Technician roles include: Manages complex inventory decisions, Tech-Check-Tech, Pharmacy Technician Auditor, Technician Instructor/Primary Preceptor, Preparing / compounding hazardous medications as a primary job function, Working in a practice-specific pharmacy satellite(s) or work area requiring advanced knowledge and skills, Compounding Sterile Preparation Instructor/Assessor. Serves as a lead technician / super user in pharmacy operations, technology implementations, quality projects, etc.

Requirements

• Completion of an approved vocational Pharmacy Technician training program and at least eighteen months of applicable experience as a Pharmacy Technician; or at least three years of applicable experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Effectively reads, writes, speaks and understands English.
• Proven history of effectively performing technical tasks and following written / verbal instructions.
• Able to apply math and calculator skills along with a working knowledge of the metric system.
• Possess strong telephone and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with the use of office software computer applications and keyboarding.
• 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.
• Current registration with the Board of Pharmacy where required by state regulation.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of post-secondary education preferred.
• Prior experience performing advanced Pharmacy Technician activities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages complex inventory decisions
• Tech-Check-Tech
• Pharmacy Technician Auditor
• Technician Instructor/Primary Preceptor
• Preparing / compounding hazardous medications as a primary job function
• Working in a practice-specific pharmacy satellite(s) or work area requiring advanced knowledge and skills
• Compounding Sterile Preparation Instructor/Assessor
• Serves as a lead technician / super user in pharmacy operations, technology implementations, quality projects, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees