Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

May 03, 2024

Department:

70007908 Community Pharmacy Abbott Northwestern Heart Hospital

Shift:

Permanent Nights (United States of America)

Shift Length:

10 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union

Weekend Rotation:

Every Other

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 open 24/7. This role will work 7, 10 hour shifts and have 7 days off.

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 FillingOrder entry into pharmacy management softwareFulfilment of reviewed ordersFinal dispense according to dispositionReduces audit risk through proper checks including, but not limited to, DAW, days supply, NDC validation, dates of service, discrete directions and other standard practicesCustomer ServiceProvides service to internal and external customersGreets patients, employees and staff in a timely and courteous mannerObtains needed information through direct patient contact to support prescription fillingAdvocates for patients by searching for manufacturer and foundation copay assistanceTechnician will routinely complete the following responsibilities to manage and support drug distributionInventory Management – receipt and restock of wholesaler orders, transfer of medications to internal pharmaciesMedication picking in support of prescription fillingRestocks automated dispensing robotsMay troubleshoot malfunctioning equipmentMay assist with returns, waste, and reporting/resolution of discrepanciesComplete and document quality assurance activitiesMonitors expiration datingPerforms cleaningReports discrepancies or inaccuracies to pharmacist or supervisorOther 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 preferredVocational or Technical Training from an American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) accredited pharmacy technician training program preferredCollege of Pharmacy student in their first year of program (ineligible for intern registration) preferred0 to 2 years of retail pharmacy experience preferred or0 to 2 years of customer service experience preferredRegistered 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