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 holidaysVarying shifts and shift lengthsSEIU-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 description0 to 2 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician
Preferred Qualifications
High school diploma or GEDVocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program0 to 2 years of healthcare experience
Licenses/Certifications
Registered Pharmacy Technician - MN Board of Pharmacy requiredCertified 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