Number of Job Openings Available
1
Date Posted
May 03, 2024
Department
Community Pharmacy Abbott Northwestern Heart Hospital
Shift
Day/Evening (United States of America)
Shift Length
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week
40
Union Contract
Non-Union
Weekend Rotation
Every 3rd
Job Summary
The technician functions under the supervision of the pharmacist. Provides basic prescription filling, inventory management and customer service. May assists with other pharmacy projects.
Key Position Details
Heart Hospital Pharmacy is a 24/7 Pharmacy. Shifts will be scheduled between 7 am and 9 pm.
Pre-employment Drug Screen: This role requires that all external and internal applicants successfully pass a drug test before beginning work. A positive test result and/or refusal to submit to testing will result in disqualification of further employment consideration.
Job Description
Principle Responsibilities
- Prescription Filling
- Order entry into pharmacy management software
- Fulfilment of reviewed orders
- Final dispense according to disposition
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Reduces audit risk through proper checks including, but not limited to, DAW, days supply, NDC validation, dates of service, discrete directions and other standard practices
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Customer Service
- Provides service to internal and external customers
- Greets patients, employees and staff in a timely and courteous manner
- Obtains needed information through direct patient contact to support prescription filling
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Advocates for patients by searching for manufacturer and foundation copay assistance
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Technician will routinely complete the following responsibilities to manage and support drug distribution
- Inventory Management - receipt and restock of wholesaler orders, transfer of medications to internal pharmacies
- Medication picking in support of prescription filling
- Restocks automated dispensing robots
- May troubleshoot malfunctioning equipment
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May assist with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepancies
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Complete and document quality assurance activities
- Monitors expiration dating
- Performs cleaning
- Reports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisor
- Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
- Vocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program preferred
- College of Pharmacy student in their first year of program (ineligible for intern registration) preferred
- 0 to 2 years of retail pharmacy experience preferred or
- 0 to 2 years of customer service experience preferred
- Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy required if working in the state of MN upon hire
Physical Demands
Light Work
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently