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- Inspects and maintains medication supply throughout the facility; removes and replaces outdated medications from the pharmacy, clinics, nursing stations, and Automated Dispensing Cabinets.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