Pharmacy Tech, (Night shift) - Hospital Inpatient - Revised

Hennepin Healthcare3 months ago
Minneapolis, MN, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

Revised Shift: We are currently seeking a Pharmacy Tech to join our Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy team. This position is full time with benefits. Schedule: Overnight shift, every other weekend, 10 hour shifts. Purpose: 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.

Key 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  • Inspects and maintains medication supply throughout the facility; removes and replaces outdated medications from the pharmacy, clinics, nursing stations, and Automated Dispensing Cabinets.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 and problem solving techniques while prioritizing 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.

Benefits & Perks

  • Benefits: Full time employment with benefits.

Required Skills

IV Admixture Preparation
Patient Charging
Pharmacy Workflow Optimization
Team Collaboration
Sterile Compounding
Medication Preparation
Pharmaceutical Calculations
Clerical Duties
Inventory Management
Medication Packaging