What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Tech - Hospital position at Hennepin Healthcare?
SUMMARY: We are currently seeking a Pharmacy Tech to join our Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy team. This position is casual, no benefits, day/evening shift, and every other weekend. Purpose of this position: Performs a variety of technical and clerical pharmacy duties allowed by law under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Fosters and maintains a positive image of the pharmacy within the hospital and in the community RESPONSIBILITIES: - Accurately prepares, packages, labels, and delivers medications after they are checked by a registered pharmacist, intern, or qualified technician checker - Correctly performs pharmaceutical calculations to ensure correct doses are dispensed - Aseptically prepares IV admixtures and other sterile products as requested (when trained) - Triages pharmacy phone calls and resolves issues as able - Inspects and maintains medication supply throughout the facility. Removes and replaces outdated medications from the pharmacy, clinics, nursing stations, and Automated Dispensing Cabinets - Possesses strong interpersonal skills, is a team player, and promotes a positive team environment - Demonstrates good decision making skills, problem solving techniques, and possesses the ability to prioritize multiple tasks - Maintains and improves pharmacy workflow - Performs patient charging and other pharmacy financial activities when needed - Uses and maintains pharmacy equipment, medication rooms, and work areas according to approved procedures - Performs additional pharmacy technician duties as assigned
Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Qualifications: - High School Diploma or GED Preferred Qualifications: - Excellent computer skills - Knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems - Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or a 240-hour employer-based Technician training Program or 1,000 hours of Pharmacy experience Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities: - Ability to communicate with other employees and patients - Excellent customer service skills - Ability to use a computer and associated programs - Ability to understand oral and written instructions - Ability to learn and apply pharmacy procedures - Some skill in record keeping - Must be competent in 3 out of 8 areas within 6 months of hire - First Dose Unit Dose - Cart Fill - General IV Preparation - Omnicell - Decentral - ATP - Chemotherapy IV Preparation - TPN Preparation License/Certifications: - Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with MN State Board - PTCB or ExCPT pharmacy tech certification within 1 year of date of hire, paid for by employee -OR- - Current Intern License with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
