Hennepin County Medical Center
Pharmacy Tech, Casual - Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy
Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.
Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.
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 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 Removes and replaces outdated medications from the pharmacy, clinics, nursing stations, and Automated Dispensing Cabinets.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.
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 / ABILITY
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.
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.
Current Intern License with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.
TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.
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Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.
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 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.
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 / ABILITY
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.
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.
Current Intern License with the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.
TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE We offer a competitive pay rate based on your skills, licensure/certifications, education, experience related to this position, and internal equity.
We provide an extensive benefits program that includes Medical; Dental; Vision; Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance; Retirement Funds; Paid Time Off; Tuition reimbursement; and license and Certification reimbursement (Available ONLY for benefit eligible positions).
For a complete list of our benefits, please visit our career site on why you should work for us.
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