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Monument Health · 3 months ago

Certified Pharmacy Technician | Infusion Services

Rapid City, SD USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$20.50/hr - $23.56/hr

1+ years exp

Monument Health is a healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate patient-focused care. As a Certified Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in delivering pharmacy services, including preparing sterile and non-sterile compounds and managing medication distribution.

Health CareHospitalNon ProfitRehabilitation

Responsibilities

Create an environment where responsiveness to patient and customer needs is a personal priority. Interact with staff, patients and the public in a courteous and respectful manner using appropriate verbal or written skills

Restock unit dose medications, liquids and injectables; accurately fill controlled substances and file paperwork; receive orders, unpack supplies, assure items are bar coded and scannable, and place inventory into the appropriate location when relevant to hospital site

Accurately pick medications from appropriate automated technology for replacement into Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC) or distribution to another campus. Sort and restock/waste returned medications; restock code carts, emergency boxes, and ADCs; deliver medications in a timely manner; answer phones professionally and transfer calls appropriately

Act as a positive member of the team. Assist in orienting new personnel; use time wisely; communicate pertinent information; work effectively with pharmacists, technicians and other hospital caregivers; work independently without direct supervision; assist other staff and exhibit an approachable, interactive demeanor

Process and accurately dispose of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste. Knowledgeable of appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and necessary action when receiving or manipulating hazardous medications or during hazardous spills

Maintain ability to effectively navigate computer software, troubleshoot and report problems to prevent repetitive issues in the future

Pass and maintain sterile compounding competencies and fingertip testing. Utilize proper sterile technique while performing sterile compounding preparation. Follow all deactivation, decontamination, cleaning and disinfecting procedures required by USP <800>

Participate in department committees as assigned

All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Certified Pharmacy TechnicianSterile CompoundingHealthcare ExperiencePharmaceutical ExperienceRetail ExperienceCommunication SkillsTeamworkProblem SolvingAttention to Detail

Required

Technician Registration - South Dakota Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire

Certification - Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcare Association (NHA) upon hire

Experience - 1+ years of Healthcare Experience

Experience - 1+ years of Pharmaceutical Experience

Experience - 1+ years of Retail Experience

Physical Requirements: Medium work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and or up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects

Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances

Requires the ability to work designated shift lengths (including 8 and 12 hours), which may include night shifts or occasional irregular hours