Pharmacy Technician, Institutional - Full Time Evenings

SSM Health; Missouri; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join their team. In this vital role, you will prepare intravenous admixtures, manage medication orders, and assist pharmacists in dispensing medications. Your efforts will contribute to delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced environment. This opportunity offers a competitive starting pay, a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates, and a supportive work culture that values professional growth and development. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Requires Missouri Pharmacy Technician Registration and relevant experience.
• High School diploma or GED required; 1 year hospital or 2 years retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and dispense pharmaceuticals under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Maintain patient records and pharmacy information system order entry.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician Registration

Medication Dispensing

Pharmacy Information System

Customer Service

Education

High School diploma or GED

10 years of work experience

Job description

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

Primary Location: MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Department: Pharmacy

Schedule: Full Time

Shift: Evenings 3 to 11:30pm Mon-Fri and every 3rd weekend rotation.

Starting Pay: 20.08 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 – $5,000 (Sign-on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates – check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you)

Job Summary:

A Pharmacy Technician prepares intravenous admixtures, enters medication orders and maintains patient profiles, and assists the pharmacist in medication dispensing and order filling.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)

Essential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

1. Follows department policy and procedure for preparing and dispensing pharmaceuticals under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. (1, 2, 3, 5) 20%
2. Develops and maintains pharmacy information system order entry and report generation skills. (1, 3, 5) 20%
3. Delivers, picks up and debits/credits pharmacy items from nursing areas. (5) 20%
4. Completes required paperwork for area. (2, 5) 10%
5. Maintains complete and accurate patient records. (2, 5) 15%
6. Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%
7. Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 4%
8. Quality Improvement (QI): Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%
9. Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to: <1%

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School diploma/GED or 10 years of work experience

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: One year of relevant hospital pharmacy technician experience, or two years of retail pharmacy experience is preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSURE: Missouri Pharmacy Technician Registration.

WORKING CONDITIONS: The job of Pharmacy Technician requires processing work at a rapid pace, with frequent deadlines within and outside of the department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Long periods of sitting, standing, stooping, bending, and walking are required with ability to safely lift up to 45 lbs. And push or pull up to 90lbs.

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DISCLAIMER: Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Pharmacy Technician - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3901000037 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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