ASCP Certified Pharmacy Technician - IV Experience

ASCP Certified Pharmacy Technician

Marietta, MN $34,499 - $46,099 a year

Full Time

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, this Pharmacy Technician role supports pharmacy operations under the guidance of licensed pharmacists. The position involves performing pharmacy-related tasks that ensure optimal pharmaceutical care within a healthcare setting located in the Midwest region of the United States.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Deliver medications promptly to nursing units and return items as needed, completing rounds efficiently and ensuring proper storage of refrigerated items.
• Maintain and restock automated dispensing cabinets accurately, ensuring correct medication placement, counts, and expiration tracking.
• Perform aseptic compounding of parenteral admixtures and sterile dosage forms, adhering to proper techniques and quality control documentation.
• Process floor stock requisitions, maintain logs, monitor stock levels, and remove expired medications from units.
• Handle controlled substances with care, including preparation of proof-of-use sheets, restocking, waste management, and compliance with regulations.
• Assist pharmacists with order entry, medication labeling, and customer service, including phone triage.
• Restock anesthesia dispensing cabinets and kits, ensuring accurate documentation and inventory management.
• Package bulk medications correctly, maintain controlled substance logs, and submit products for pharmacist verification.
• Perform miscellaneous duties following departmental policies, exercising sound judgment and effective time management.

Supplemental Responsibilities:

• Support other technician staff during low staffing periods within training limits.
• Answer phones promptly with a customer-friendly approach, referring calls as appropriate.
• Manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Assist in training new employees and students as requested.
• Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to dress code standards.
• Follow hospital and departmental procedures and policies diligently.
• Project a professional image for the department.

Skills and Abilities:

• Adaptable to change and interruptions.
• Motivated to improve skills and assist others.
• Demonstrates initiative and responsibility beyond expectations.
• Works well within a team and interacts effectively with diverse individuals.
• Exhibits strong guest relations skills, showing courtesy, compassion, and respect.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current valid State Pharmacy Technician license or Pharmacy Technician in Training license.
• Obtain national certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board within one year of hire.
• Maintain qualifications as outlined in the Pharmacy Department Technician Ladder for a Technician I position.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions:

This role requires independent decision-making, the ability to prioritize tasks, and coordinate with coworkers. Standing and walking are required during shifts. The position involves potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and complies with OSHA safety standards.