Pharmacy Technician bei LAKEWOOD HEALTH SYSTEM

Description

About Lakewood

Lakewood Health System is a comprehensive rural healthcare system in central Minnesota. Leading the way in providing quality, personalized healthcare for a lifetime, Lakewood prides itself on remaining fiercely independent to prioritize its patients, staff, and communities in all decisions. Voted as one of Star Tribune’s Top Workplaces for the sixth year in a row, we do rural healthcare differently at LHS by providing a solid foundation of family practice providers with access to best-in-class specialty services, all right here at Lakewood. Across the spectrum of life, Lakewood Health System provides compassionate, quality care for the Brainerd Lakes region and beyond.

About the Team

The Inpatient Pharmacy Team works to fulfil the medication therapy needs for all of the inpatients and outpatients of Lakewood Health System, including comprehensive chemotherapy preparation.

Mission for Position

The mission of the Hospital Pharmacy Technician is to provide quality medication therapy for the inpatients and outpatients we serve.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Quality and Compliance

• Complete monthly inspections of medication storage areas, documenting findings, and replacing any outdated or unusable items.
• Adhere to quality standards by collecting data, conducting quality monitoring, and maintaining accurate documentation as required.
• Manage logs, records, and all required documentation to ensure regulatory and procedural compliance.

Inventory Control and Medication Preparation

• Restock medication and IV dispensing areas within specified timeframes, accurately and safely repackage bulk medications into unit-dose packages as needed.
• Assist with ordering, receiving, unpacking, and storing of medications and supplies, ensuring stock levels are maintained and organized efficiently.
• Prepare sterile medications, including intravenous admixtures, chemotherapy, and parenteral nutrition, adhering to safety and accuracy protocols.

Position Type

The position is a full-time position working 64 hours a pay period (0.8FTE). Shifts are between 6:30am and 5:00pm. Rotating weekends and holidays are required.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Registered/qualified to be registered as a pharmacy technician by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy.

Ideal Candidate

• Previous sterile compounding experience
• Ability to prioritize based on a dynamic workflow
• Attention to detail
• Willingness to learn and grow in the profession
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations related to sterile compounding

Benefits

Lakewood Health System is growing and looking for great people to join our mission of providing personalized, quality healthcare for a lifetime. At Lakewood, our people are our most valued asset!

• Generous Planned Time Off & Wellness Time Off
• 401K Match
• Annual tuition assistance of $2,000 per year
• Best-in-region employer HSA contributions
• Employer paid premiums for individual-only healthcare coverage!

With ample opportunities for growth within the system and support as you pursue your personal goals, it's safe to say that Lakewood Health System is a great place to launch or continue your career in healthcare!

A new team member's starting wage reflects our compensation philosophy, taking into account experience, education, certifications and internal equity. Hourly pay is just one part of the comprehensive and rewarding compensation package we're proud to provide! Please be sure to include all applicable experience in your application.

If you need an accommodation during the application process, please call 218-894-8524 or email [email protected].

Interested, but will the schedule work for you? Have questions on organizational culture, team fit or day-to-day experience?

>>>Contact Brian Hinman to discuss the possibilities further: 
Brian Hinman Pharm.D., Director of Pharmacy Services
P: 218-894-8458
E: [email protected]

Disclaimer:

Job postings found on third-party websites may be outdated or no longer active. For the most accurate and up-to-date listing of career opportunities, and to apply directly, please visit our official website at www.lakewoodhealthsystem.com.