16-Week Paid Pharmacy Technician Trainee (Entry Level)

The University of Kansas Health System; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System invites applications for the Pharmacy Technician Trainee (Entry Level) at the Southlake Campus. This 16-week paid program develops a pharmacy technician knowledge base and competency while working under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

The role may involve medication order filling, compounding, inventory, and ensuring accurate documentation. Upon completion, participants may transition into a licensed technician role, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• High School Graduate required.
• Fluent English required.
• Pharmacy Technician Registration - State Board of Pharmacy is required upon start date or shortly after.
• Eligible for Kansas Board of Pharmacy Registration.

Responsibilities

• Maintains traineeship specific and organization wide competence through attendance at mandatory and other traineeship-related educational opportunities.
• Performs assigned functions in a fiscally responsible manner and in accordance with organization and traineeship policies and procedures.
• Complies with traineeship expectations and all organization policies, including adherence to attendance, traineeship curriculum, and success on competency evaluation.
• Gains exposure and learns pharmacy technician duties under coaching and observation by a registered pharmacy technician or pharmacist.
• Operates computer systems to accurately input medication orders and obtain necessary patient information.
• Assists in maintaining pharmacy inventory and record keeping in accordance with state and federal law; reports medication errors on a continual basis.
• Assures timely distribution of prescribed medications and stock items as needed.
• Provides feedback and actively participates in continuous improvement of the traineeship program facilitating effective communication relative to these initiatives.
• Utilizes effective listening and communication skills; maintains awareness of personal and team activities affecting the traineeship program.
• Successfully completes national certification prior to traineeship program completion.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

High School Graduate

Job description

The University of Kansas Health System invites applications for the Pharmacy Technician Trainee (Entry Level) at the Southlake Campus. This 16-week paid program develops a pharmacy technician knowledge base and competency while working under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist.

The role may involve medication order filling, compounding, inventory, and ensuring accurate documentation. Upon completion, participants may transition into a licensed technician role, with opportunities for