Description
**Why Mayo Clinic**
Mayo Clinic is the nation's best hospital (U.S. News & World Report, 2) and ranked #1 in more specialties than any other care provider. We have a vast array of opportunities ranging from Nursing, Clinical, to Finance, IT, Administrative, Research and Support Services to name a few. Across all locations, you'll find career opportunities that support diversity, equity and inclusion. At Mayo Clinic, we invest in you with opportunities for growth and development and our benefits and compensation package are highly competitive. We invite you to be a part of our team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and most importantly, a life-changing career!
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**Position description**
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. 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**
High School diploma or equivalent. Experience with the use of office software computer applications and keyboarding.
**Additional qualifications**
Effectively reads, writes, speaks and understands English. Able to learn technical tasks. Able to follow written and verbal directions. Able to apply math and calculator skills along with a working knowledge of the metric system. Possess strong telephone and verbal communication skills. Prior experience as a hospital pharmacy technician. 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. No history of drug abuse or misuse; or proof of successful completion of a certified drug abuse rehabilitation program is required.
**License or certification**
Current registration with the Board of Pharmacy where required by state regulation. National Pharmacy Technician certification within 12 months of hire.
**Exemption status**
Non-exempt
**Compensation Detail**
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**
1.0FTE Full-time
+ Day shifts with a week of evening shifts every 4 weeks
+ Every 4th weekend
+ Holiday rotation; 2 minimum/yr
+ Central pharmacy coverage-filling medications orders, sending meds to floors, checking responsibilities, assisting the RPh, answering phones, etc.
+ Pyxis responsibilities: picking & delivering medications, restocking medications & supplies, maintenance and troubleshooting pyxis issues
+ Sterile IV compounding, occasional hazardous medication compounding
**Weekend schedule**
Every 4th weekend
**Site description**
La Crosse, WI, is a city of 52,000 with a metro area of 120,000 in the Upper Mississippi River Valley, located between Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, and Madison, WI. The area offers unlimited, four-season recreational opportunities (biking, golf, hiking the bluffs and cross-country/downhill skiing). We have a great family environment with safe and high-quality schools, including two universities and a technical college. There are sport events, a local symphony orchestra, theaters, children's museum and a civic center.
**Recruiter**
Tonya Calabro
**EOE**
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
**Equal opportunity**
As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.
