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WI-Monroe Clinic Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

This is a full time Pharmacy Technician II position for Monroe Clinic Hospital working a variable schedule for a total of 40 hours per week. The hospital pharmacy is open 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The schedule will consist of five 8 hour shifts and will be a combination of day shift or evenings. The schedule also includes a weekend rotation.

**Schedule:** Full time, combo days/evenings plus weekend rotation

**Differentials:** Available for weekends

Job Summary:

Under direct supervision of a pharmacist and according to standard procedures, transcribes, prepares medication orders, assists in dispensing and delivery and ensures proper storage and security of medications. This position is responsible for non-sterile and /or sterile compounding, utilizing pharmacy automation systems, and accurately maintaining required documentation. Also serves as a resource by training others in technical skills and participating in audit processes to ensure compliance and quality standards.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Assists in the preparation of medication orders that may include transcription, workflow management, automation utilization, and medication readiness for checking, dispensing, and delivery. Conducts non-sterile and/or sterile compounding of medications.

+ Distributes medications to designated areas and returns unused, discontinued, or damaged doses to the pharmacy. Properly utilizes automation, problem solving, when necessary, to ensure medications are secure and in-date in their area of use.

+ Supports inventory management activities that include receipt, storage, security, and inspection. Ensures that inventory areas are clean, and that inventory is rotated, in-date and properly labeled.

+ Adheres to regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards. Completes all documentation and maintains records in compliance with standard procedures. Promotes a safe practice environment and reports situations that may lead to safety events in addition to safety events that occur.

+ Provides excellent customer service to patients, other staff and ancillary departments and maintains high standards of confidentiality in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

+ Conducts reviews and audits, as assigned, to identify gaps in workflows, regulatory compliance, and safety. Reports findings and helps identify action plans to close gaps.

+ Maintains proficiency in at least five documented pharmacy competencies in at least two competency categories.

+ Teaches competencies skills to others including technicians, students, and pharmacists.

+ Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

+ High School Diploma/GED or education equivalency for licensing.

EXPERIENCE

+ One year experience as a pharmacy technician

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

+ Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

+ Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

+ Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

+ Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

+ Frequent keyboard use/data entry.

+ Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.

+ Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

+ Rare climbing.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Or

Certified Pharmacy Technician (ExCPT/CPhT) - National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

State of Work Location: Illinois

Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Or

FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 2 months - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

And

IL Registration Application Process Complete At Time Of Hire - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of Work Location: Missouri

Pharmacy Technician - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Or

MO Registration Application and Finger Print Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

And

FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 months - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

Technician - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy

Or

FUTURE - Technician within 3 months - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

Pharmacy Technician, Registered - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Or

WI Registration Application Process Complete AT TIME OF HIRE - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

And

FUTURE - Pharmacy Technician, Registered within 6 Months - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Variable Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

3901000028 Hosp Pharmacy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

+ **Paid Parental Leave** **:** we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

+ **Flexible Payment Options:** our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

+ **Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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