What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pharmacy Technician position at Fairview Range?
Overview
Are you ready to start an exciting new career? Fairview Range is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our close-knit inpatient Pharmacy team. The Pharmacy is an integral part of our care team. Based within the hospital, our Pharmacy supports patient care in inpatient, emergency, and oncology/infusion settings as well as supporting outpatient vaccine programs. Our team manages patient medications, mixes medications on demand, and acts as a resource for the facility.
The Pharmacy Technician is a vital part of this department from providing technical support to clinical duties. This position performs unit dose cart fills, prepares sterile products such as chemotherapy and IV admixtures, and distributes medications and supplies as needed throughout the facility. The successful candidate will be adaptable in a fast-paced environment. On the job training can be provided! This position is full time, 72-80 hours per two weeks working 8-hour rotating Day/Evening/Night shifts and rotating weekends. This position is fully benefit eligible!
Fairview Range is an affiliate of M Health Fairview, a partnership of Fairview Health Services, the University of Minnesota, and M Physicians. Together, we offer access to breakthrough medical research and specialty expertise as part of a continuum of care that reaches all ages and health needs. The most comprehensive health care network in northeastern Minnesota, Fairview Range includes Fairview Range Medical Center, Fairview Mesaba Clinics (with locations in Hibbing, Nashwauk, and Mountain Iron), Fairview Range Home Care and Hospice, and Fairview Transportation Services.
About this unit:
- Department of approximately 16 staff.
- Teaching institution for Pharmacist programs.
- 24/7 support through M Health Fairview Pharmacy
- Part of multidisciplinary care team.
Responsibilities/Job Description
- Preparation of sterile products.
- Drug Distribution
- Provides clerical and support services for department needs and professional staff.
- Maintain Inventory/Stock Levels
Qualifications
Required:
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within 12 months of hire.
- Candidates not currently registered as a Technician with the MN Board of Pharmacy will need to be registered prior to hire, and maintain registration.
Preferred:
- Previous hospital pharmacy experience.
- Completion of a pharmacy technician training program offered by a board-approved, accredited vocational/technical institution or college.
Recommended Skills
- Customer Service
- Maintain Patient Confidentiality
- Verify Insurance Coverage
- Filling Prescriptions
- Unit Dose Medications
- Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance
