Pharmacy Technician

Posted:
9/17/2024, 9:13:54 AM

Location(s):
Buffalo, Minnesota, United States ⋅ Minnesota, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

September 17, 2024

Department:

40007800 Pharmacy

Shift:

Day/Evening (United States of America)

Shift Length:

Variable shift length

Hours Per Week:

32

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-Buffalo-Service Workers

Weekend Rotation:

Other

Job Summary:

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Key Position Details:

  • 0.8 FTE (64 hours per two-week period)
  • Work schedule includes days, evenings, weekends and holidays
  • Varying shifts and shift lengths
  • SEIU-represented, benefit-eligible position

Job Description:

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.

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.
    • Controlled substance audit technician (less than 50% of time).
    • Supports OR satellite pharmacist with drug dispensing and IV preparation for surgery patients.
    • ADC assignment of medications.
    • Pharmacy buyer backup.
  • 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.


Required Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description
  • 0 to 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician


Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program
  • 0 to 2 years of healthcare experience


Licenses/Certifications

  • Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required
  • Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board required within 180 Days or Pharmacy Intern required


Physical Demands

  • Light Work:
  • Lifting weightUp to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently