Pharmacy Technician

Fairview Range•Grand Rapids, MN

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Pharmacy Techs are responsible for counting, pouring, filling and processing roles associated with each prescription. They are responsible for many of the day-to-day operations of the pharmacy and professionally interacting with patients and other Grand Itasca staff. They perform these duties in accordance with the standards, laws, regulations and policies of the profession, applicable regulating bodies, and the Health System.

Requirements

One-year previous pharmacy experience within the last three years required, or successful completion of the FPS tech 240 Classroom Training.
Pharmacy technician certification or five years retail pharmacy experience with the ability to obtain certification within six months. Maintain required continuing education for CPhT certification.
Pharmacy technician registration with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. Adhere to the requirements of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy for pharmacy technicians.
Excellent customer service skills, proficient in the English language, good attention to detail, ability to problem solve effectively, ability to follow policies and procedures, basic math skills, basic typing skills and excellent communication skills all highly desired.
Ability to work efficiently, accurately, and maintain positive working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain patient profiles including demographic information, medical disease history, medication history, insurance information, easy-open cap information, and cashiering.
Prepare appropriate medication, including selecting product counting or reconstituting and packaging product.
Prepare extemporaneous compounds after passing compounding competency.
Provide limited insurance and third-party billing functions.
Perform clerical duties and inventory control to ensure efficient operations of the pharmacy.
Answer and direct telephone communications to the appropriate pharmacist or supervisor. Resolve and troubleshoot drug distribution problems.
Assist in job development, cross-training, and training new employees and students.
Participate in staff meetings, attend and participate in other meetings as necessary.
Access the Minnesota Prescription Monitoring Program with suspected drug abuse/diversion behaviors and alert pharmacist if these behaviors or suspected/confirmed abuse is occurring.
Perform cash register transactions.
Compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, codes and standards of Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital.
Demonstrate participation in Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital Mission, Vision and Values.
Maintains reliable and consistent attendance.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship/grant opportunities
Health, dental, vision, & life insurance kick in on the first of the month after 30 days of employment
Generous paid time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance
STDB (short term disability bank)
401K with employer contributions
Shift Differential
No weekends!
Experience Pay Given
Employee Referral Program