Inpatient Pharmacy Technician

Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy
1.0 FTE, 80 Hours a Pay Period
Days/Evenings, Hours between 6:30 am – 10:00 pm
Weekends: Every Third Weekend
Holidays: Rotation

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, the technician functions daily under the direct supervision of a pharmacist in the Inpatient Hospital Pharmacy. Responsible for the processing, preparation and dispensing of inpatient and outpatient IV and oral medications.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Processes, prepares and dispenses for inpatient and outpatient orders; IV, oral, and unit dose medications. This would include preparing and dispensing medications that are potentially critical and/or high expense.
• Prepares medications accurately and performs timely distribution to patient care areas.
• Follows USP <797> and USP <800> requirements in labeling and preparing IV admixtures, IV piggybacks, IV and IM syringes, and other aseptically prepared products.
• Must be tested and pass every 6 months the media fill, glove fingertip and hand hygiene and garbing to maintain competency.
• Will be expected to work with and help train and test all personnel that may prepare sterile compounded medications including pharmacy and nursing staff.
• Trained in high-risk medication preparation such as TPN, and biohazard/chemotherapy medications.
• Maintains hospital medication stock/inventory in the patient care areas and other departments; includes charging and crediting medications appropriately and performing medication area inspections. Participates in quality assurance logs and records as required.
• Performs multiple computer functions, facilitates accurate charging/crediting of medications via Cerner programming.
• Utilizes technical equipment such as barcode software and automated packaging software to provide accurate, safe products for patient administration.
• Adheres strictly to all established controlled substance protocols, policies and procedures. This would include federal and state regulations and hospital policies and procedures.
• Prepackage bulk medications into unit dose packages as needed.
• Checks and restocks emergency crash carts throughout the facility.
• Takes on and maintains responsibilities for special projects assigned by Pharmacy Technician Supervisor and/or Director of Pharmacy.
• Assists the pharmacists and others as needed for the provision of customer care, both internal and external.
• Facilitates in training of new pharmacy technicians and students.
• May assist in outpatient/retail pharmacy as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of patients, families, and staff.
• Good organization and problem-solving skills with the ability to prioritize critical work appropriately and assure timely delivery of product to the patient care areas.
• Good math skills needed to calculate IV drug concentrations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No direct reports

Skills and Experience:

Required:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Pharmacy Technician Degree or Training
• Pharmacy Technician Certification within one year of hire
• Basic Computer Skills: Word, Excel, Outlook, Patient Information Database (Cerner)
• Registered as a Pharmacy Technician and in good standing with the state of Minnesota required in the first week of hire
• Ability to handle medications that have a high potential for abuse
• Organized, efficient, ambitious, able to work both independently and as part of a team

Preferred:

• Prior Inpatient Pharmacy experience is preferred, but not required

Summary of Benefits at Winona Health:

At Winona Health, we are dedicated to offering a comprehensive and affordable benefits package for our employees and their families. While benefits may vary based on employment classification and job status, the following key benefits are available:

Health Insurance: Options for medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as mental health support and wellness incentives
Income Protection: Short and long-term disability, plus additional benefits like accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, legal assistance, and identity protection plans
Retirement Planning: Access to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions once eligibility requirements are met
Work/Life Balance: Flexible scheduling, paid time off, and earned sick time to support personal well-being
Education & Development: Paid training, tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and sponsored seminars to foster both personal and professional growth
Employee Discounts: Special offers with local businesses, including the YMCA and cell phone providers

For more details or specific information, visit our website or contact Human Resources

Internal Applicant Policy:

It is the policy of Winona Health to work with employees in an equitable fashion regarding promotions, transfers, and position reclassifications.

Any employee wishing to apply for another available position at Winona Health must submit an application for consideration through the internal application portal. Employees requesting to change positions should have successfully completed at least six (6) months in their current position. Employees currently in the formal disciplinary process may be required to meet with the Director of Human Resources to determine eligibility to request transfer. The employee’s past performance, experience, training and qualifications will be considered in transfer/hiring decisions. Consideration for transfer or promotion is not a guarantee of transfer or promotion. Employees may be given a chance to interview for a position when they meet the minimum position qualifications.

Disclaimer:

Winona Health is an equal opportunity employer. Winona Health does not refuse to hire, discharge, or discriminate against a person with respect to tenure, compensation, terms, upgrading, conditions, facilities, or privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, membership in a local discrimination commission, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, or federal law. Winona Health does not tolerate retaliation against any employee, patient/resident, physician, or other individuals pursuing concerns regarding Civil Rights issues. Winona Health adheres to ALL pertinent governmental policies and legislation including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title VII, as amended, and the Minnesota Human Rights Act.

Education

• High School or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Cert. Pharmacy Technician

Skills

• Computer Skills