Pharmacy Technician III

Fairview Health Services; Maplewood (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Pharmacy Technician III, where you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive pharmacy services. This full-time position involves working in advanced technical areas, such as the intensive care unit, and requires strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills. You will partner with care providers to ensure accurate medication dispensing while maintaining compliance with legal and regulatory standards. With a generous benefits package, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Plans

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Retirement Plan

Early Access to Earned Wages

Qualifications

• One year of pharmacy technician experience in a complex healthcare environment.
• Eligible to become registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the MN State Board of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately and safely under the direction of the pharmacist.
• Maintain clean room and IV hoods according to specifications.
• Coordinate ordering and delivery of medications and supplies.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Collaboration Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Completion of ASHP Accredited Program

Job description

Job Overview

Are you an experienced Pharmacy technician?

We at MHealth Fairview are looking for you to join our amazing St. John's Hospital team!

This is a full time position on theday/evening/night shift!

Under the direction of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician III is responsible for day-to-day comprehensive pharmacy technician services in a complex healthcare environment. This may include dose dispensing technology and sterile medication compounding, and chemotherapy medication compounding. The Pharmacy Technician III will work in advanced technical areas, such as satellite operating room and intensive care unit, as well as be efficient in tech check tech and code response practices.

The Pharmacy Technician III will function as a subject matter expert in at least two advanced technical areas and can skillfully use interpersonal, customer service, problem solving and collaboration skills to support and influence operational objectives.

• Partner with care providers and pharmacists to ensure that patient receives the needed medication accurately, safely, in accordance with all legal requirements and policies and in a professional and timely manner.
• Under the direction of the pharmacist, receive prescription/orders from electronic medical record, process manually or using the appropriate computer system and protocols, prepare drug therapy and/or dispense medication in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with all legal, regulatory agency and Fairview requirements.
• Maintain the IV hoods or isolators, clean room, ante room according to manufacturer’s specifications and regulatory requirements as applicable.
• Coordinate ordering, delivery of medications, supplies and equipment to patients and clinical areas as requested.
• Participate, coordinate or lead regulatory, quality assurance and process improvement activities and other projects as assigned.
• Facilitate the training of pharmacy technicians.
• Other responsibilities as assigned including but not limited to: data collection, reporting, process improvement and maintenance of patient education materials.

Required

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

One year of pharmacy technician experience in a complex healthcare environment.

License/Certification/Registration

Eligible to become registered as a Pharmacy Technician with the MN State Board of Pharmacy and eligible to become certified with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board.

Nationally certified or become certified within 12 months of employment. Certifying exams must have National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accreditation, with examples including, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam and The Exam for Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT).

Preferred

Education

Completion of an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program

Experience

Two years of pharmacy technician experience in a complex healthcare environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www..fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status