Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond. The Inpatient Pharmacy Team works to fulfil the medication therapy needs for all of the inpatients and outpatients of Lakewood Health System, including comprehensive chemotherapy preparation. The mission of the Hospital Pharmacy Technician is to provide quality medication therapy for the inpatients and outpatients we serve. The position is a full-time position working 64 hours a pay period (0.8FTE). Shifts are between 6:30am and 5:00pm. Rotating weekends and holidays are required.
Requirements
- Registered/qualified to be registered as a pharmacy technician by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.
Nice To Haves
- Previous sterile compounding experience
- Ability to prioritize based on a dynamic workflow
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to learn and grow in the profession
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to sterile compounding
Responsibilities
- Complete monthly inspections of medication storage areas, documenting findings, and replacing any outdated or unusable items.
- Adhere to quality standards by collecting data, conducting quality monitoring, and maintaining accurate documentation as required.
- Manage logs, records, and all required documentation to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.
- Restock medication and IV dispensing areas within specified timeframes, accurately and safely repackage bulk medications into unit-dose packages as needed.
- Assist with ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing of medications and supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained and organized efficiently.
- Prepare sterile medications, including intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition, adhering to safety and accuracy protocols.
Benefits
- Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
- 401K Match
- Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
- Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
- Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
