Pharmacy Technician Lead

Allina Health

27d • $25 - $34

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career. Key Position Details: 1.0 FTE (80 hours every two-week pay period) 8 hour, day/evening shifts Occasional weekends The position is posting in a central fill pharmacy Inventory management will be a fairly significant element of the role AH Minneapolis Pharmacy is a closed door central services pharmacy Job Description: Provides basic drug distribution and drug preparation services. Checks pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level including preparing labels, calculating quantities, assembling intravenous solutions such as chemotherapy and other pharmaceutical therapies. Double checks medication distribution and monitors controlled substances. Leads work involving automated dispensing cabinets inventory and monitoring. Provides coaching and mentoring to pharmacy technicians and clerks. The technician functions under the supervision of the pharmacist.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
• 0 to 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required upon hire
• Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required within 12 months of Date of Hire (NHA or PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board)

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED
• Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program
• 2+ years of pharmacy technician experience

Responsibilities

• Conducts double-check of medication using barcode scanning technology prior to restocking of automated dispensing cabinets or unit dose cart fill.
• Prepares sterile parenteral medications for home infusion.
• Coordinates care with liaisons.
• Manages patient paperwork and billing documentation.
• Assigns medication pockets in automated dispensing cabinets.
• Ensures timely loading and unloading of medications into automated dispensing cabinets.
• Troubleshoots issues and malfunctioning equipment.
• Maintains controlled substance monitoring and inventory.
• Conducts routine audits to monitor for controlled substance diversion.
• Conducts in-depth investigation, as needed.
• Procures medications and pharmacy supplies.
• Processes invoices.
• Monitors inventory and alert managers when unable to purchase sufficient supply.
• Identifies alternate vendors, as needed.
• Conducts analysis of automated dispensing cabinets activity to optimize inventory and vend to refill ratio.
• Assists with maintenance of automated dispensing cabinets.
• Completes special projects to optimize inventory.
• Prepares medications, parenteral products, and chemotherapy.
• Manages and supports automated drug distribution by picking, delivering and restocking medications, and assisting with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies.
• Repackages and labels bulk medications or split tablets into unit dose packaging which includes creating labels, filling and prepackaging medications and assigning expiration dates.
• Completes quality assurance activities including medication expiration checking, as assigned.
• Directs workflow systems and pharmacy staff.
• Trains and assists pharmacy technicians and assistants.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and recognition.
• Assists supervisor in annual reviews for all technicians and assistants.
• Completes schedules to meet business needs.
• Assists to resolve escalated customer service issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED