What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician I, II, III or Senior position at Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS)?
Description
This position is eligible for a sign on bonus!
The Pharmacy Technician works under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, to assist them in their day-to-day tasks to prepare and dispense pharmaceutical drugs in accordance with standards, State and Federal laws, and department policies and procedures. Responsibilities of the Pharmacy Technician will vary depending on the location of pharmacy practice.
EDUCATION
Minimum Required : None
Preferred / Optional : Completion of Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
EXPERIENCE
Pharmacy Technician I : Minimum Required : None. Preferred / Optional : Six months of experience in pharmacy, healthcare, or customer service.
Pharmacy Technician II : Minimum Required : One year experience in pharmacy (or equivalent i.e. Medical Assistant, CNA, Laboratory Technician) OR completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program
Pharmacy Technician III : Minimum Required : Three years experience in pharmacy (or equivalent i.e. Medical Assistant, CNA, Laboratory Technician) OR Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program AND two year’s experience in pharmacy (or equivalent i.e. Medical Assistant, CNA, Laboratory Technician)
Pharmacy Technician Senior : Minimum Required : Five years experience in pharmacy (or equivalent i.e. Medical Assistant, CNA, Laboratory Technician) OR Completion of a Pharmacy Technician Training Program AND four years experience in pharmacy (or equivalent i.e. Medical Assistant, CNA, Laboratory Technician)
CERTIFICATIONS / LICENSES
Pharmacy Technician I : Minimum Required : Pharmacy Technician registration or licensure OR an application for pharmacy technician registration or licensure will be accepted if it is in pending status by the first date of employment. Registration / licensure must be obtained within 6 months and must remain in good standing and current. Preferred / Optional : Certification as a Pharmacy Technician via PTCB or equivalent.
Pharmacy Technician II : Minimum Required : Pharmacy Technician registration or licensure OR an application for pharmacy technician registration or licensure will be accepted if it is in pending status by the first date of employment. Registration / licensure must be obtained within 6 months and must remain in good standing and current. Preferred / Optional : advanced pharmacy technician certification (CPhT-Adv or CSPT).
Pharmacy Technician III & Senior : Minimum Required : Pharmacy Technician Certification via PTCB or equivalent. Pharmacy Technician registration / licensure or application in pending status by the first date of employment. Registration / licensure must be obtained within six months and must remain in good standing and current. Preferred / Optional : Advanced pharmacy technician certification (CPhT-Adv or CSPT).
Shifts vary between the following hours of operation :
Mon-Fri 7 : 00 am to 5 : 30 pm
Sat-Sun 8 : 00 am to 12 : 00 pm
Holidays 8 : 00am to 12 : 00 pm
Weekend rotation is on a 3 week rotation or as per department needs.
Staff are required to work 1 to 2 holidays per year on a rotating basis or as per department need
Opportunities exist to work in a wide variety of settings that include acute care, long term care and retail pharmacy.
