ASCP Certified Pharmacy Technician II

ASCP Certified Pharmacy Technician II

Madison, MN $37,099 - $46,099 a year

Full Time

Job Summary: Under the general supervision and guidance of the staff pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician performs essential pharmacy functions adhering to departmental policies to ensure optimal pharmaceutical care.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Delivers medications promptly to nursing units and returns items as needed, completing rounds efficiently and ensuring proper storage of refrigerated items.
• Maintains and stocks unit-based automated dispensing cabinets accurately, ensuring correct medication placement, counts, and expiration tracking.
• Performs aseptic compounding of parenteral admixtures and sterile dosage forms, following proper techniques and documentation procedures.
• Processes floor stock and requisitions for nursing and ancillary units, maintaining appropriate logs and stock levels, and removing expired items.
• Handles controlled substances with care, including preparation of proof-of-use sheets, restocking, waste disposal, and compliance with regulations.
• Assists pharmacists with order entry, medication labeling, and customer service, including phone triage and issue resolution.
• Restocks anesthesia dispensing cabinets, trays, and kits, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Packages bulk medications correctly, maintaining controlled substance logs and submitting items for pharmacist verification.
• Performs miscellaneous duties following hospital and departmental policies, exercising sound judgment and effective time management.

Supplemental Responsibilities:

• Supports other technician staff during low staffing periods within training limits.
• Answers phones promptly with a customer-friendly approach, referring calls as appropriate.
• Manages multiple priorities effectively.
• Assists in training new employees and students as requested.
• Maintains a professional appearance and adheres to dress code standards.
• Familiar with hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Projects a professional image for the department.

Skills and Abilities:

• Adaptable to change and interruptions.
• Committed to continuous improvement and helping others grow.
• Shows initiative and responsibility beyond expectations.
• Works well within a team and interacts effectively with diverse individuals.
• Demonstrates strong alignment with organizational values.

Guest Relations and Value-Based Behaviors:

• Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills with patients, visitors, nurses, and coworkers, showing courtesy and respect.
• Treats all individuals with dignity and compassion.
• Provides caring services while valuing diversity.
• Listens attentively and balances individual and organizational needs.
• Supports team goals and holds self and others accountable.
• Focuses on exceeding expectations of internal and external customers.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current valid State Pharmacy Technician license.
• National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.
• Minimum of one year hospital-based pharmacy experience.
• Meets qualifications for Technician II level as outlined in departmental ladder.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions:

This role requires independent decision-making and the ability to respond effectively under pressure. Prioritization and coordination with coworkers are essential. Standing and walking are required throughout shifts. The position involves potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and complies with OSHA risk classifications, reviewed annually.

Work Shift: 1st Shift, 40 hours per week.

Location: Serving the Midwest region of the United States.