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!
Mayo Clinic offers a variety of employee benefits. For additional information please visit Mayo Clinic Benefits () . Eligibility may vary.
**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. Accurately performs the duties of a Tech-Check-Tech Pharmacy Technician if qualified. Assists with training new pharmacy staff. 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 required. Completion of an approved vocational Pharmacy Technician training program and at least six months of applicable experience as a Pharmacy Technician; or at least eighteen months of applicable experience as a Pharmacy Technician required. Effectively reads, writes, speaks and understands English required. Able to apply math and calculator skills along with a working knowledge of the metric system required. No history of drug abuse or misuse; or proof of successful completion of a certified drug abuse rehabilitation program is required.
**Additional qualifications**
Proven history of effectively performing technical tasks and following written / verbal instructions required. Possess strong telephone and verbal communication skills required. Experience with the use of office software computer applications and keyboarding required. Demonstrated ability to work in a busy environment and pay attention to detail required. Proven organizational and problem solving skills required. Proven ability to effectively work both independently and in a team environment required. Basic keyboard skills on computer/typewriter required. Training in Microsoft Windows and Intranet helpful. Requires good written and verbal communication skills.
**License or certification**
Current registration with the Board of Pharmacy where required by state regulation. National Pharmacy Technician Certification.
**Exemption status**
Non-exempt
**Compensation Detail**
Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $18.17 per hour.
**Benefits eligible**
Yes
**Schedule**
Part Time
**Hours / Pay period**
40
**Schedule details**
Primarily evening shifts (2:30-11:00pm)
Rotating holidays
**Weekend schedule**
Every other weekend
**International Assignment**
No
**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.
