Hybrid Technician, Pharmacy Certified at Park Nicollet Clinics
Park Nicollet Clinics · Saint Paul, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Office in Saint Paul
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| Job Title: Pharmacy Technician - Certified | Reports to: Pharmacy Manager or Pharmacy Technician Supervisor |
| Job Code: 723912 | Approved by: Pharmacy Manager |
| Department: Pharmacy | Approval Date: December 2020; Update July 2023 |
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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| Licensure/ Registration/ Certification: | Registered as a pharmacy technician with the Minnesota State Board of Pharmacy and have current certification through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board, National Health Career Association. |
| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
| Education: | Completion of an accredited program for pharmacy technicians or completion of MN Board of Pharmacy Technician training requirements if registered as a pharmacy technician after January 1st, 2013. |
| Experience: | Six (6) months of related experience in a hospital, community or institutional pharmacy preferred. |
POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:
Works under the supervision of the Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, Lead Pharmacist, Pharmacist, Certified Lead Pharmacy Technician to assist in the provision of pharmaceuticals to customers of the pharmacy, and perform related duties as assigned.
| Major Job Duties and Tasks | Percentage of time | |
| 1. | Provides customer service to internal and external customers.
| 40% |
| 2. | Accurately fills and labels medication orders in the area of assignment (IP, OP, etc.)
| 35% |
| 3. | Assists with inventory management to assure on-hand counts are correct in the computer systems, checks for outdated product on the shelf and assures that adequate supplies are on hand to facilitate work.
| 15% |
| 4. | Maintains records in compliance with legal requirements, department policies and procedures.
| 5% |
| 5. | Assures the department that the equipment is always maintained in a clean and orderly fashion. | 3% |
| 6. | Performs other duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager, Pharmacy Technician Supervisor, Lead Pharmacist, Pharmacist, Certified Lead Pharmacy Technician, or other management personnel. | 2% |
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ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS:
Values
All team members are expected to demonstrate our values:
Excellence: We strive for the best results and always look for ways to improve.
Compassion: We care and show empathy and respect for each person.
Partnership: We are strongest when we work together and with those we serve.
Integrity: We are open and honest, and we keep our commitments.
We are committed to living our values. That means our patients and families can expect certain things from each of us:
They can expect us to be their partner and treat them with dignity and respect. They can expect us to listen carefully and give good, timely information. They can expect us to do our best to provide affordable, coordinated, high quality care and services that are easy to find and simple to use. They can expect safe, clean spaces. And they can expect that we will do our very best to earn their trust by being open and honest, and keeping our word.
Additional Expectations:
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Complies with safety instructions, observe safe work practices, provides input on safety issues and promotes a safe work environment.
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Maintains regular and timely attendance
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Protects confidentiality
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Demonstrates participation in and support of the organization's Corporate Integrity Program by participating in compliance-related education and training and complying with the organization's policies and procedures.
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Timely completion of all mandatory education and organizational requirements (i.e., licensure/certification, Employee Health and Wellness requirements, annual training, etc.)
POPULATION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:
| X Yes | No | Does this employee have direct patient contact? |
If “Yes,” departments will need to determine the appropriate competencies in their areas for their specific patient populations.
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Age-Specific Competency Checklist
Pharmacy Technician - Certified
The above staff member can demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care might be gained through education, training, or experience.
Demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the following patient groups:
| | Infant (birth – 1 year) | Pediatrics (1 year – 11 years) | Adolescence (12 years – 18 years) | Adult (19 years – 60 years) | Geriatrics (61 years and up) |
| Greets all guests in a friendly and respectful manner | | | | | |
| Uses age appropriate communication skills | | | | | |
| Demonstrates ability to recognize developmental/ special needs of guests | | | | | |
| Ability to recognize potentially unsafe situations in lobby and act appropriately. | | | | | |
| Maintains composure in stressful situations. | | | | | |
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Manager Signature Review Date
LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
Please describe the degree to which the position directs the work of others or coordinates workflow of a clinic, department, or functional area. If applicable, indicate the number of people and the titles for which this position directly and/or indirectly directs the work of others or coordinates workflow.
N/A
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Please list any physical requirements necessary to the performance of this job (e.g., lifting, carrying, stretching, sitting, or standing for long periods of time). Please specify details such as number of pounds expected to lift, number of hours must be on feet, etc.
Certified Pharmacy Technicians spend 4 to 8 hours a day standing and walking, including 1 to 2 hours of bending or stooping to get medications from low shelves. Technicians perform repeated tasks with hands and wrists to open medication bottles, package medications, and prepare injectable sterile products. There is 4 to 8 hours of intermittent computer screen viewing and use of mouse/keyboard each day. Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Please list unusual environmental conditions, if any (e.g., extremely cramped quarters, noise, fumes, gases, extreme heat/cold, etc.).
Works in a hospital pharmacy where space is limited and crowded conditions make it noisy. Certified Pharmacy Technicians are exposed to toxic chemotherapy medications, acetic acid, alcohol, and other dangerous chemicals, but have precautionary procedures for handling these. The work area is adequately ventilated. May encounter customers who are upset, angry or abusive. May be exposed to communicable diseases during patient contact.
EQUIPMENT:
Please list the equipment used in this position.
Computers, printers, automated dispensing equipment (Pyxis, Parata, Carousels, etc.), scanners, medication packagers, pneumatic tube system, telephones, communication badges and wireless communication systems (e.g., Vocera, pager), cash register, fax machine, scales, and heat-sealer
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