What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Coordinator position at St. Luke's Duluth?
Summary
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JOB SUMMARY
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The Pharmacy Coordinator, under direction of Pharmacy Manager, coordinates activities related to daily operations of the pharmacy including, but not limited to scheduling, payroll, staff orientation and training, and billing.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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Education: High School graduate or equivalent.
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Experience: 4160 hours of pharmacy technician experience.
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Licensure/Certification/Registration: Minnesota Technician registration prior to start date. Pharmacy Administration will assist in obtaining registration if needed. Must be nationally certified as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) from Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or National Healthcare Association (NHA) upon hire into position.
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
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Education: N/A
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Experience: Previous experience as a pharmacy technician at St. Luke’s Hospital.
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Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Demonstrated leadership, teamwork, communication skills, and ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to plan work, set priorities, meet deadlines, investigate and resolve questions and problems; strong verbal and written communication skills; maintain excellent pharmacy standards while considering practical requirements; must have strong aptitude for computer applications software. Ability to distinguish routine functions from those that require pharmacist professional judgment; ability to adapt to the changing role of the Hospital pharmacy and develop new technician roles; ability to give consistent attention to details. No history of drug addiction or misuse; good physical and emotional health patterns; attends lectures and classes for self improvement; pleasant personality and cooperative attitude in adjusting to a variety of pharmacy situations; work experience that indicates responsibility, maturity and accountability; demonstrates care, alertness and exactness. Able to work varying shifts as needed.
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READING - Advanced: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquires or complaints. -
WRITING - Intermediate: Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
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SPEAKING - Intermediate: Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
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MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Advanced: Ability to comprehend and apply advanced mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations and proportions to practical situations.
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REASONING ABILITY - Advanced Skills: Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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Ability to see, hear, stand, talk, bend and sit for an eight (8) hour period; ability to lift twenty-five (25) pounds
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Stand - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours) -
Walk - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
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Sit - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
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Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
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Reach with hands and arms - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
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Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
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Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
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Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
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LIFTING REQUIREMENTS-
Up to 10 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
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Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)
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WORK ENVIRONMENT-
Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic). Hazardous drug exposure.
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Additional Information
This position is generally Monday thru Friday "day' shift but may also cover some evenings, nights, weekends as needed.
