Description
Date Posted:
March 31, 2022
Department:
Unity Pharmacy
Shift:
Evening/Night (United States of America)
Shift Length:
Hours Per Week:
40
Union Contract:
Non-Union
Weekend Rotation:
Every Other
Job Summary:
Provides basic drug distribution and drug preparation services. Checks pharmaceutical stock to determine inventory level; preparing labels; calculating quantities; assembling intravenous solutions, including chemotherapy and other pharmaceutical therapies. Provides backup for the Pharmacy Buyer. The technician functions under the supervision of the pharmacist.
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
* Technician will routinely complete two of the following responsibilities:
* Prepare sterile parenteral products using barcode assisted technology while adhering to USP 797 and 800 requirements.
* Prepares chemotherapy using barcode assisted technology while adhering to USP 800 requirements.
* Supports OR satellite pharmacist with drug dispensing and IV preparation for surgery patients.
* ADC assignment of medications.
* Manage and support automated drug distribution.
* Medication picking, delivery, and restocking to automated dispensing cabinets (ADC).
* Troubleshoots malfunctioning equipment.
* Delivers and restocks controlled substances.
* Assists with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies.
* Prepares medications.
* Prepares and select medications for distribution.
* Prepares oral extemporaneous products.
* Performs bulk compounding.
* Complete and document quality assurance activities.
* Monitors expiration dating.
* Performs cleaning.
* Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor.
* Repackages and labels bulk medications or splits tablets into unit dose packaging.
* Creates labels using standard format.
* Fills and labels prepacking medications.
* Assigns expiration dates and maintains records.
* Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
* High School diploma or GED required
* Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred
* 2+ years of hospital pharmacy technician experience preferred
* Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required if working in the state of MN upon hire
* Certified Pharmacy Technician - National Certification Board (PTCB preferred) within 6 months of hire required
Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently
Additional Job Description:
This position is a 7 on 7 off overnight position.
