What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialty Pharmacy Technician position at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota?
About Children’s Minnesota
Children’s Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children, from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924, Children’s Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals, nine primary care clinics, multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts™ in our region, Children’s Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top children’s hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit childrensMN.org.
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Position Summary
This position is within our expanding specialty pharmacy located in Minneapolis. A typical day at Children's Specialty Pharmacy involves patient care delivered both via phone and in person. Responsibilities are divided between a retail setting and an office environment, with duties focusing on managing and documenting care for specialty patients each day.
The Pharmacy Specialty Technician assists registered pharmacists by supporting activities and processes required to dispense medical prescriptions. The technician is also responsible for collecting and inputting new and refill prescriptions as well as patient information. Proficiency in multi-tasking and performing repetitive tasks accurately is essential. Additionally, the Pharmacy Specialty Technician supports other pharmacy technicians by providing coverage when needed, delivering hands-on training, and mentoring in areas of expertise. This role requires the ability to identify and recommend improvements for process flow and address any deficiencies.
Schedule / Hours : Monday to Friday, 8 : 30 AM - 5 : 00 PM, no weekends.
