Pharmacy Technician, Institutional

SSM Health; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution. This role involves ensuring the safe handling of medications, conducting inventory control, and maintaining automated dispensing systems. If you're passionate about patient care and looking for a rewarding career in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values your contributions and offers a supportive atmosphere where you can grow and make a difference in the lives of patients.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• High School diploma or 10 years of work experience required.
• No prior experience required, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers medications to patients and units.
• Conducts inventory control and ensures medication safety.

Skills

Medication Preparation

Inventory Control

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Education

High School diploma/GED

10 years of work experience

Tools

Automated Dispensing Machines

Computerized Inventory System

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

Worker Type: Regular

Primary Location: MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Department: DePaul Inpatient Pharmacy

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Days and Evenings. 8 hour shifts Mon-Fri, every 3rd weekend and 1 major Holiday

Starting Pay: 20.06 minimum (Offers are based on years of experience and equity for this role.)

Shift Differentials: Increases for Evenings, Nights, & Weekends based on State and Job Profile

Sign-on Bonus Eligible – $2,000 (Sign-on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates – check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you)

Job Summary: Provides support to pharmacists including, but not limited to review of prescription orders, locating medications, preparation, counting, labeling, packing and delivery of medications to customers. Responsible for the technical operation of the drug distribution system. Responsible for the stocking and maintaining of automated dispensing systems. Trained in the preparation of intravenous medications.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares medications for pharmacist verification prior to refill in automated dispensing machines. Packs and labels medication orders requested from units, includes unit dose packaging products as indicated. Delivers medications to automated dispensing machines and uses expiration tracking feature. Monitors the automated dispensing cabinets notifications. Alerts pharmacist if unable to resolve notifications.
• Delivers patient medication doses to the proper unit area(s) and returns unused or discontinued doses to the pharmacy. Retrieves discharged patient medications from storage areas on nursing units to reduce the opportunity for wrong-patient related safety concerns.
• Assures supplies are safe by conducting monthly inspections of all areas where drugs are stored (in Pharmacy and other departments) replacing outdated or unusable medications.
• Assures medications are available for patients by assisting in inventory control including: ordering, checking in orders, stocking shelves, updating the computerized inventory system, rotating stock, processing recalls and conducting quarterly inspections of all areas where drugs are stored in the pharmacy for outdated and unusable medications and quarantining them in a separate area from usable stock.
• Follows all procedures for documenting and dispensing controlled substances. Handles controlled substances in a manner that ensures accountability and security.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

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)
• And
• FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 2 months - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Or
• 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)

State of Work Location: Missouri

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

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

• Technician - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

• Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• Or
• WI Registration Application Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
• And
• FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 Months - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift: Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 3901000128 Pharmacy

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits:

• 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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