Pharmacy Tech, Casual - Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy

Position Overview

We are currently seeking a Pharmacy Tech to join our Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy team. This position is casual (no benefits) and will work rotating day/evening shifts, and every other weekend. The role performs a variety of technical and clerical pharmacy duties allowed by law under the supervision of a registered pharmacist, while fostering and maintaining a positive image of the pharmacy within the hospital and 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• Inspects and maintains medication supply throughout the facility; removes and replaces outdated medications from the pharmacy, clinics, nursing stations, and Automated Dispensing Cabinets.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, works as a team player, and promotes a positive team environment.
• Demonstrates good decision-making skills, effective problem solving, and the ability to prioritize 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.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees and patients.
• Proficient in using computers and associated programs; able to understand oral and written instructions and learn pharmacy procedures.
• Must become competent in 3 out of the following areas within 6 months of hire: First Dose Unit Dose, Cart Fill, General IV Preparation, Omnicell, Decentral, ATP, Chemotherapy IV Preparation, or TPN Preparation.
• Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with MN State Board.
• Either PTCB or ExCPT pharmacy tech certification within 1 year of hire (cost paid by the employee) OR a Current Intern License with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent computer skills.
• Knowledge of pharmacy computer systems.
• Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program, a 240-hour employer-based Technician training Program, or possesses 1,000 hours of pharmacy experience.