Pharmacy Tech Inpatient

Pharmacy TechnicianIt's more than a career, it's a callingOK-SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital - ShawneeWorker Type: PRNJob Summary: Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and according to standard procedures, assists in transcription, storage, preparation, dispensing, and delivery of medications. This entry-level pharmacy position is responsible for learning and assisting with non-sterile and/or sterile compounding, operating pharmacy automation systems, and maintaining accurate documentation and records in compliance with regulatory standards.Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESAssists in the preparation of medication orders that may include transcription, workflow management, automation utilization, and medication readiness for non-sterile compounding, checking, dispensing, and delivery.Distributes medications to designated areas and returns unused, discontinued, or damaged doses to the pharmacy. Properly utilizes automation to ensure medications are secured and in-date in their area of use.Supports inventory management activities that include receipt, storage, security, and inspection. Ensures that inventory areas are clean, and that inventory is rotated, in-date and properly labeled.Adheres to regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards. Completes all documentation and maintains records in compliance with standard procedures. Promotes a safe practice environment and reports safety events when they occur.Provides excellent customer service to patients, other staff and ancillary departments and maintains high standards of confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.EDUCATIONHigh School Diploma/GED or education equivalency for licensing.EXPERIENCENo experience requiredPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSFrequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.Frequent keyboard use/data entry.Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.Rare climbing.REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONSState of Work Location: IllinoisPharmacy Technician, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Or FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 2 months - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)And IL Registration Application Process Complete At Time Of Hire - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)And Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)Or Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)Or FUTURE - Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) within 24 months - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)Or FUTURE - Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) within 24 months - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)State of Work Location: MissouriPharmacy Technician - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationOr FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 months - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationAnd MO Registration Application and Finger Print Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationState of Work Location: OklahomaTechnician - Oklahoma State Board of PharmacyOr FUTURE - Technician within 3 months - Oklahoma State Board of PharmacyState of Work Location: WisconsinPharmacy Technician, Registered - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesOr WI Registration Application Number (PAR) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesAnd FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 Months - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesWork Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)Job Type: EmployeeDepartment: 3901000024 Pharmacy Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Read our notice of non-discrimination