Pharmacy Technician

SSM Health

158d

About The Position

Under direct supervision of a pharmacist and according to standard procedures, transcribes, prepares medication orders, assists in dispensing and delivery and ensures proper storage and security of medications. This position is responsible for non-sterile and/or sterile compounding, utilizing pharmacy automation systems, and accurately maintaining required documentation. Also serves as a resource by training others in technical skills and participating in audit processes to ensure compliance and quality standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or education equivalency for licensing.
• One year experience as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of medication orders that may include transcription, workflow management, automation utilization, and medication readiness for checking, dispensing, and delivery.
• Conducts non-sterile and/or sterile compounding of medications.
• Distributes medications to designated areas and returns unused, discontinued, or damaged doses to the pharmacy.
• Properly utilizes automation, problem solving, when necessary, to ensure medications are secure and in-date in their area of use.
• Supports inventory management activities that include receipt, storage, security, and inspection.
• Ensures that inventory areas are clean, and that inventory is rotated, in-date and properly labeled.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards.
• Completes all documentation and maintains records in compliance with standard procedures.
• Promotes a safe practice environment and reports situations that may lead to safety events in addition to safety events that occur.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients, other staff and ancillary departments and maintains high standards of confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Conducts reviews and audits, as assigned, to identify gaps in workflows, regulatory compliance, and safety.
• Reports findings and helps identify action plans to close gaps.
• Maintains proficiency in at least five documented pharmacy competencies in at least two competency categories.
• Teaches competencies skills to others including technicians, students, and pharmacists.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees