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Are you an Advanced Practice Pharmacy Technician?

MHealth Fairview is looking for an Advanced Practice Pharmacy Technician to join our team at our East Bank location!

This position is responsible for preparing doses under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, as well as delivering medications to patient care units and partnering with pharmacists, nurses, and other key members of the healthcare team. There are opportunities to learn basic production and IV compounding. You must be motivated and willing to learn multiple areas of Inpatient Pharmacy, in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time benefit eligible position!

Responsibilities Job Description

• Prepare, label, and deliver medications and supplies accurately and safely, as assigned and in accordance with all legal requirements and policies under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.

• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas.

• This is a full time benefit eligible role! Comes with a $5000 incentive!

• Process medication orders or prescriptions and maintain patient profiles accurately in the inpatient and outpatient pharmacy information systems.

• Enter patient information and/or medication orders into the EHR (electronic health record) and/or pharmacy systems

• Operate equipment and use appropriate techniques when using automated medication stations, refilling, inventory tasks, basic reports, and maintenance.

• Audit medication storage areas for accurate storage of medications, dating and appropriate medication stock

• Assist in processing returns and outdated drugs for return credit.

• As assigned, ensure accurate inventory, delivery and maintenance of files related to controlled substances throughout the hospital.

• Complete work activities through effective management of time, tasks, and available information.

• Teach and mentor co-workers.

• Answer and appropriately prioritize incoming phone calls to various areas of the pharmacy department and/or staff.

• Communicate appropriately, using all options available including e-mail

• Meet and comply with all initial and ongoing proficiencies within the entity and department.

Qualifications

Required:

• Completion of an accredited ASHP/ACPE Pharmacy Technician Training Program or six months of pharmacy technician experience required or a bachelor's degree.

• Current registration by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, and if first registered on/after 1/1/2013, completion of a MNBOP (Minnesota Board of Pharmacy) approved employer based or vocational/technical training program.

• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills, proficient in the English language, good attention to detail, ability to problem solve effectively, ability to follow policies and procedures, basic math skills, basic typing skills and excellent communication skills.

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status