What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician II position at Fairview Health Services?
Do you have at least 3 month of pharmacy technician experience? We at MHealth Fairview are looking for you to join our St. John's team! This is a 1.0FTE (80 hours/2 weeks) on the day/evening/night shift with 2 out of 6 weekend rotations.
Under the direction of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician II is responsible for day-to-day comprehensive pharmacy technician services in a complex medical environment. This may include unit dose dispensing technology and sterile medication compounding.
The Pharmacy Technician II will skillfully use interpersonal, customer service, problem solving and collaboration skills to support and influence operational objectives.
Responsibilities Job Description
- Partner with care providers and pharmacists to ensure that patient receives the needed medication accurately, safely, in accordance with all legal requirements and policies and in a professional and timely manner.
- Under the direction of the pharmacist, receive prescription/orders from electronic medical record, process manually or using the appropriate computer system and protocols, prepare drug therapy and/or dispense medication in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with all legal, regulatory agency and Fairview requirements.
- Maintain the IV hoods or isolators, clean room, ante room according to manufacturer’s specifications and regulatory requirements as applicable.
- Coordinate ordering, delivery of medications, supplies and equipment to patients and clinical areas as requested.
- Participate in regulatory, quality assurance and process improvement activities and other projects as assigned.
- Support the training of new trainees.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
Education
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience
At least 3 months pharmacy technician experience in a complex pharmacy or healthcare environment.
License/Certification/Registration
Eligible to become registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the MN State Board of Pharmacy and eligible to become certified with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
Nationally certified or become certified within 12 months of employment. Certifying exams must have National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accreditation, with examples including, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam and The Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).
Preferred
Education
Completion of an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program
Experience
At least 1 year of pharmacy technician experience in a complex pharmacy or healthcare environment.
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status
Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.
