ASCP Certified Pharmacy Technician - PRN

ASCP Certified Pharmacy Technician - PRN

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

Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, this role supports pharmacy operations under the guidance of licensed pharmacists. The Pharmacy Technician performs essential pharmacy functions to ensure optimal pharmaceutical care within a healthcare setting located in the Midwest region of the United States.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Efficiently delivers medications to nursing units and returns items as needed, completing rounds promptly and ensuring proper storage of refrigerated items.
• Maintains and stocks automated dispensing cabinets accurately, ensuring correct medication placement, counts, and expiration tracking.
• Performs aseptic compounding of parenteral admixtures and sterile dosage forms, adhering to proper techniques and quality control documentation.
• Processes requisitions and floor stock for nursing and ancillary units, maintaining appropriate logs and stock levels while removing expired items.
• Handles controlled substances with care, including preparation of proof-of-use sheets, restocking, waste management, 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 accurate documentation and inventory management.
• Packages bulk medications properly, maintaining controlled substance logs and submitting products for pharmacist verification.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies, exercising sound judgment and effective time management to meet workload demands.

Supplemental Responsibilities:

• Supports other technician staff during low staffing periods within training limits.
• Answers phones promptly with a professional and courteous manner, referring calls as appropriate.
• Manages multiple priorities effectively and assists in training new employees and students.
• Maintains a professional appearance and follows organizational dress code standards.
• Demonstrates adaptability, initiative, teamwork, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Education and Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current valid State Pharmacy Technician license.
• National certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board obtained within one year of hire.
• Meets qualifications outlined for a Technician I position within the pharmacy department.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Working Conditions:

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

MLee Healthcare Staffing and Recruiting, Inc