Pharmacy Tech - Ambulatory - Two Harbors Pharmacy

The Pharmacy Tech-Ambulatory Care performs the technical functions in accordance with the scope of this job description.

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education : High School Graduate or equivalent. Must complete the Employer-based training program within the time frame specified for the employee on the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy website.

New hires are exempt from this requirement if any of the following conditions are met :

Continuous registration as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy since January 1st, 2013.

• Previous completion of a training program approved by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.
• Experience : N / A
• Licensure / Certification / Registration : Minnesota Technician registration prior to start date.
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Previous completion of approved pharmacy tech training program.

• Experience : Previous work in a pharmacy environment.
• Licensure / Certification / Registration : N / A
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Familiarity with drug names, both brand and generic; ability to understand and to utilize the PIMS as well as PC's in the pharmacy; operational knowledge of equipment used in the pharmacy; to follow written and oral instructions with accuracy and dependability; to communicate verbal and written instructions; to work with sustained attention on repetitive tasks; to distinguish routine functions from those that require professional judgment; good finger dexterity; to do light typing; to learn and participate in all areas assigned; to adapt to the changing role of Hospital pharmacy and develop new technician roles; to give consistent attention to details.

READING - Intermediate : Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

• WRITING - Intermediate : Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
• 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.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS - Intermediate Skills : Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw or interpret bar graphs to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate Skills : Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to see, hear, stand, talk, bend and sit for an eight (8) hour period; ability to lift up to thirty-five (35) pounds. Occasional prolonged standing / walking; occasionally lifts supplies / equipment.

Stand - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

• Walk - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Sit - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Occasionally Under 1 / 3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward - Occasionally Under 1 / 3 (1-2.5 hours)
• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2 / 3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

• Up to 25 pounds - Frequently 1 / 3 to 2 / 3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• Up to 35 pounds - Occasionally Under 1 / 3 (1-2.5 hours)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples : business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

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