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Hennepin Healthcare

Pharmacy Tech, Casual – Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy

Hennepin Healthcare, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400

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SUMMARY 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.

Purpose of this position 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.

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 Removes and replaces outdated medications from the pharmacy, clinics, nursing stations, and Automated Dispensing Cabinets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 skills, problem solving techniques, and possesses 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

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED

Preferred Qualifications:

Excellent computer skills

Knowledge of Pharmacy computer systems

Graduate of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program or a 240-hour employer-based Technician training Program or 1,000 hours of Pharmacy experience

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to communicate with other employees and patients

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to use a computer and associated programs

Ability to understand oral and written instructions

Ability to learn and apply pharmacy procedures

Some skill in record keeping

Must be competent in 3 out of 8 areas within 6 months of hire

First Dose Unit Dose

Cart Fill

General IV Preparation

Omnicell

Decentral

ATP

Chemotherapy IV Preparation

TPN Preparation

License/Certifications

Current Pharmacy Technician Registration with MN State Board

PTCB or ExCPT pharmacy tech certification within 1 year of date of hire, paid for by employee

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Current Intern License with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy

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