Pharmacy Technician III - Inpatient

Fairview Health Services; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Fairview Health Services in Minnesota seeks a Pharmacy Technician III to support advanced pharmacy operations in a complex healthcare environment. Under the pharmacist's direction, you will dispense medications, prepare therapies, and participate in sterile and chemotherapy compounding in advanced technical areas.

You will work with care teams to ensure safe, accurate medication delivery, train technicians, and contribute to quality initiatives while adhering to regulatory requirements and

Qualifications

• 1 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 and eligible to become certified with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
• Nationally certified or become certified within 18 months of employment. Certifying exams must have NCCA accreditation (PTCB or ExCPT)

Responsibilities

• Partner with care providers and pharmacists to ensure patients receive medication accurately and safely
• Process prescriptions/orders from electronic medical records and prepare or dispense medications in a timely manner
• Maintain IV hoods/isolators and clean rooms according to regulatory requirements
• Coordinate ordering and delivery of medications, supplies, and equipment to patients and clinical areas
• Participate in regulatory, quality assurance, and process improvement activities and other projects
• Facilitate training of pharmacy technicians

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Qualifications

• 1 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 and eligible to become certified with the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
• Nationally certified or become certified within 18 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 Qualifications

• Completion of an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program
• 2 years of pharmacy technician experience in a complex healthcare environment

As a part of our hiring process for our Pharmacy Technician roles, we will be reviewing your resume and may ask youtocomplete ajob fitquestionnaireas a next step. This job fit questionnaire isalsoa great opportunityto learn moreabouthow you thrive in a professionalworkenvironmentand which environments you may favor. Many candidates tell us they enjoy the opportunity to learn more about their own strengths, preferences, and ideal worksettings.

• Ifyou’vecompleted this job fit questionnaire with another organization within the lastyear,you will not need to complete this again.

• The system will automatically recognize your prior results and let you know if no further action is needed.

Thank you foryour interest in our organization and we look forward toyour application andlearning more about your experience.

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. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

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

$26.75- $38.64 Hourly