Pharmacy Technician II

Mayo Clinic; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 31,312 - 44,441; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision plan

HSA/FSAs

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, AZ is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to assist pharmacists and provide optimal pharmaceutical care to patients. You will gather, label and distribute medications, and safely compound medications including hazardous substances.

You will also manage controlled substances and support inventory and billing processes. Completion of an approved vocational Pharmacy Technician training program or at least eighteen months of applicable experience is required, with strong English

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved vocational Pharmacy Technician training program or at least six months of applicable experience as a Pharmacy Technician; or at least eighteen months of applicable experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Effectively reads, writes, speaks and understands English.
• Possess strong telephone and verbal communication skills; attention to detail.
• Experience with the use of office software computer applications and keyboarding.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in providing optimal pharmaceutical care to the patient; gathers, labels and distributes medications.
• Packages, prepares and safely compounds medications including hazardous substances.
• Handles, manages and distributes controlled substances in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assists with training new pharmacy staff and maintaining medication inventories and billing.
• Communicates effectively using established systems and processes; works in a team and independently.

Education

Vocational Pharmacy Technician training program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Assists the pharmacist in providing optimal pharmaceutical care to the patient. Gathers, labels and distributes medications accurately and efficiently. Packages, prepares and safely compounds medications including hazardous substances accurately and efficiently. Handles, manages and distributes controlled substances in compliance with regulatory requirements and department policies; and assists with drug diversion surveillance. Accurately performs the duties of a Tech-Check-Tech Pharmacy Technician if qualified. Assists with training new pharmacy staff. Assists with maintaining accurate medication inventories and billing of medications. Effectively communicates utilizing established systems and processes. Performs responsibilities and duties of the job in a manner that is attentive to age and ability considerations.

Qualifications

Completion of an approved vocational Pharmacy Technician training program and at least six months of applicable experience as a Pharmacy Technician; or at least eighteen months of applicable experience as a Pharmacy Technician.

Other Requirements:

Effectively reads, writes, speaks and understands English. Proven history of effectively performing technical tasks and following written / verbal instructions. Able to apply math and calculator skills along with a working knowledge of the metric system. Possess strong telephone and verbal communication skills. Experience with the use of the use of office software computer applications and keyboarding. Demonstrated ability to work in a busy environment and pay attention to detail. Proven organizational and problem solving skills. Proven ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment.

License/Registration

Current registration with the Board of Pharmacy where required by state regulation. National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

$22.73 - $32.26 / hour; Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Varied 8hr shifts between the hours of 0600-1730

Weekend Schedule

Weekend and holiday rotation as needed to support business needs

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.