Research Pharmacy Technician III - V - Inpatient

This position may include rotating shift assignments among the Rochester Methodist Research Pharmacy, the Saint Marys Research Pharmacy, Gonda 10 Research Pharmacy, and the Brackenridge Outpatient Research Pharmacy. The schedule involves Monday - Friday eight-hour day shifts with variable start times between 06:00 and 08:30 .

Performs technician and clerical support activities associated with the coordination of the Research Support Service of Hospital Pharmacy Services. Duties involve hazardous and nonhazardous dose preparation (oral and IV), maintaining active and closed protocol files, completing protocol-based report forms, providing assistance to auditors and study coordinators, maintaining inventory levels, ordering and receiving new drug supplies, packaging and mailing used and unused study supplies, assuring correct drug accountability records, processing computerized study drug charges and workload statistics, and performing quality management functions.

Assists the pharmacist in providing optimal pharmaceutical care to the patient. Gathers, labels and distributes medications accurately and efficiently. Packages, prepares, and safely compounds medications including hazardous substances accurately and efficiently. Handles, manages and distributes controlled substances in compliance with regulatory requirements and department policies; and assists with drug diversion surveillance. Assists with maintaining accurate medication inventories and billing of medications. Effectively communicates utilizing established systems and processes. Assists with training new staff.

This vacancy is not eligible for sponsorship/ we will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

Qualifications are based on Level III Technician

Completion of an approved vocational Pharmacy Technician training program and at least eighteen months of applicable experience as a Pharmacy Technician; or at least three years of applicable experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Effectively reads, writes, speaks and understands English. Proven history of effectively performing technical tasks and following written / verbal instructions. Able to apply math and calculator skills along with a working knowledge of the metric system. Possess strong telephone and verbal communication skills. Experience with the use of office software computer applications and keyboarding. Demonstrated ability to work in a busy environment and pay attention to detail. Proven organizational and problem solving skills. Proven ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment. No history of drug abuse or misuse; or proof of successful completion of a certified drug abuse rehabilitation program is required.

Additional qualifications:

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Two years of pharmacy experience preferred. Compounded sterile preparation (CSP) training preferred. Personal computer skills including word processing, database, spreadsheet development experience or ability to learn required. Narcotic control, inventory management, or investigational/chemotherapy protocol record keeping experience preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail, accuracy, timeliness and organizational skills.

License/Certification: Current registration with the Board of Pharmacy where required by state regulation. National Pharmacy Technician Certification.

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Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

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