Pharmacy Technician - Advanced Practice, Inpatient

Job Overview

Are you an Advanced Practice Pharmacy Technician?

Fairview is looking for an Advanced Practice Pharmacy Technician to join our team at our East Bank location!

This position is responsible for preparing doses under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, as well as delivering medications to patient care units and partnering with pharmacists, nurses, and other key members of the healthcare team. There are opportunities to learn basic production and IV compounding. You must be motivated and willing to learn multiple areas of Inpatient Pharmacy, in a fast-paced environment.

Location: UMMC East Bank - Hospital Unit J, Minneapolis MN

Hours: 48-80 hours bi-weekly (0.6FTE-1.0FTE)

Schedule: day/evening/night, every other weekend 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare, label, and deliver medications and supplies accurately and safely, as assigned and in accordance with all legal requirements and policies under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.
• Deliver medications and supplies to patient care areas.
• Process medication orders or prescriptions and maintain patient profiles accurately in the inpatient and outpatient pharmacy information systems.
• Enter patient information and/or medication orders into the EHR (electronic health record) and/or pharmacy systems
• Operate equipment and use appropriate techniques when using automated medication stations, refilling, inventory tasks, basic reports, and maintenance.
• Audit medication storage areas for accurate storage of medications, dating and appropriate medication stock
• Assist in processing returns and outdated drugs for return credit.
• As assigned, ensure accurate inventory, delivery and maintenance of files related to controlled substances throughout the hospital.
• Complete work activities through effective management of time, tasks, and available information.
• Teach and mentor co-workers.
• Answer and appropriately prioritize incoming phone calls to various areas of the pharmacy department and/or staff.
• Communicate appropriately, using all options available including e-mail
• Meet and comply with all initial and ongoing proficiencies within the entity and department.

Minimum Qualifications to Fulfill Job Responsibilities:

Required:

• Completion of an accredited ASHP/ACPE Pharmacy Technician Training Program or three months of pharmacy technician experience required, or a bachelor's degree.

• Current registration by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy, and if first registered on/after 1/1/2013, completion of a MNBOP (Minnesota Board of Pharmacy) approved employer based or vocational/technical training program. 

• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certification, or expectation to attain within 18 months of hire.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent customer service skills, proficient in the English language, good attention to detail, ability to problem solve effectively, ability to follow policies and procedures, basic math skills, basic typing skills and excellent communication skills.

As a part of our hiring process for our Pharmacy Technician roles, we will be reviewing your resume and may ask you to complete a job fit questionnaire as a next step. This job fit questionnaire is also a great opportunity to learn more about how you thrive in a professional work environment and which environments you may favor. Many candidates tell us they enjoy the opportunity to learn more about their own strengths, preferences, and ideal work settings.  

A large portion of our Pharmacy Technician applicants are entering the field for the first time. The job fit questionnaire helps first‑time applicants identify the type of Pharmacy Technician role that fits them best, while also helping Fairview match individuals to environments where they’re most likely to thrive and grow. 

If you’d like to complete this for your own interest, you may also do that at this link: https://mint.peopleanswers.com/pa/access.do?job=844511-485519. Please note that you will be asked to complete the job fit questionnaire as part of the application process. 

• If you’ve completed this job fit questionnaire with another organization within the last year, you will not need to complete this again. 

• The system will automatically recognize your prior results and let you know if no further action is needed. 

Thank you for your interest in our organization and we look forward to your application and learning more about your experience. 

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, PTO/vacation and Safe and Sick Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/benefits/afscme

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted compensation range corresponds to the minimum and maximum pay rates outlined in your union agreement for the respective job classifications at the time of job posting. An individual's pay rate within this range may be influenced by various factors, including FTE, skills, knowledge, educational background, and qualifying experience as specified in the contract. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status