Pharmacy Technician

SSM Health; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options: DailyPay

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking an entry-level Pharmacy Technician at WI-Agnesian Clinic Main Street under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. This role assists in transcription, storage, preparation, dispensing, and delivery of medications, including non-sterile and sterile compounding, and operates pharmacy automation systems.

The position requires a High School Diploma/GED, no experience required, and includes responsibilities to maintain accurate documentation and comply with HIPAA and safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or education equivalency for licensing.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of medication orders, including transcription, workflow management, automation utilization, and medication readiness for non-sterile compounding.
• Distributes medications to designated areas and ensures in-date, properly labeled inventory using automation.
• Supports inventory management: receipt, storage, security, inspection, and rotation.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards; maintains documentation and records.
• Provides excellent customer service to patients and staff, maintaining HIPAA confidentiality.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

HIPAA compliance

Pharmacy automation systems

Non-sterile and sterile compounding

Regulatory compliance

Education

High School Diploma/GED or education equivalency for licensing

Job description

It’s more than a career, it’s a calling.

WI-Agnesian Clinic Main Street

Worker Type:

Regular

Job 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists 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 and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma/GED or education equivalency for licensing.

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequent 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 CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: Illinois

• Pharmacy 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: Missouri

• Pharmacy Technician - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Or
• FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 months - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• And
• MO Registration Application and Finger Print Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Technician - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
• Or
• FUTURE - Technician within 3 months - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• Or
• WI Registration Application Number (PAR) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• And
• FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 Months - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• Safetyand Professional Services

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3902010038 AHE Main Street Pharmacy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.